Resources and Downloads for Global Competence

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Global Competence Unit Plans

Sample global competence unit plans for various grade levels provided by Seattle Public Schools. Each unit contains state standards, global perspective, essential questions, timetable for the unit, and student and teacher goals.

International School Symposium

Additional Documents from John Stanford International School

Useful Websites on Global Competence

John Stanford International School - Homepage for JSIS

Seattle Public Schools International Schools - Overview of the district's international education program

Asia Society - Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships between Asia and the US through arts, education, and business

Global Competence - Link to chart provided by Asia Society defining global competence

Washington State Arts Commission - Nonprofit organization that collaborates with artists and arts organizations to conserve and develop critical artistic resources

Committee for Children - Nonprofit dedicated to promoting social-emotional learning, the prevention of bullying, child abuse, and youth violence through education

Second Step - Program created by the Committee for Children to teach social skills to students in early childhood through grade 8

Steps to Respect - Program created by the Committee for Children on bullying prevention for elementary schools

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