Dear colleagues,
We are happy to invite you to apply to the 2019 Summer Russian Teachers Program.

Program Highlights
- Offered in St. Petersburg, Russia, on the campus of the Russian State Pedagogical University (Herzen)
- Four-week fellowships for U.S. teachers of Russian to update knowledge and skills in language, culture, and pedagogy
- Intensive small-group coursework and seminars led by expert faculty of the Russian State Pedagogical University
- Topics include contemporary Russian culture, literature, linguistics, and teaching/learning strategies
- Integrated cultural activities and excursion
- Housing with local host families that provide two meals per day
- Pre-departure and in-country orientation
- Comprehensive health, accident, and evacuation insurance while overseas

Eligibility Requirements
- Russian language teachers at the K-12 or university level or graduate students preparing for a career in language education

Dates: July 2019 (4 weeks)

 To express interest or ask questions, please e-mail Elliott Kaduck at American Councils: ekaduck@americancouncils.org 

Application Deadline: March 1, 2019