Transcript Sister Cities International (Powerpoint Slides)

Mission Statement
• Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI) is committed to
promoting Chicago as a global city, developing international
partnerships and networks, and sharing best practices on a city-tocity basis.
• To increase international trade, economic development, promote
exchanges of culture, education, medicine, environment, technology
& social service opportunities with its sister cities for the benefit of
the City of Chicago, its residents and businesses.
History
• President Eisenhower’s “People-to-People” diplomacy
• In 1960, Richard J. Daley signed our first sister city agreement with
Warsaw, Poland
• In the past decade, Chicago Sister Cities International has become
one of the most active organizations in the world.
Programs/Initiatives
• Education
• Health Care
• Humanitarian
Healthcare
Sister Schools Abroad Mission
• Initiated the SSA Program in 1999
• Provides an opportunity for students, teachers and administrators in
Chicago’s schools to interact with their counterparts in schools abroad
in Chicago’s 28 sister cities
• SSA is a great benefit to the City of Chicago and its residents to
create global citizens
• Enriches the local community
Program Goals
To provide students and educators an opportunity to develop:
• Responsible global citizens
• International and intercultural understanding through education
• The desire and confidence to learn other languages
• The incentive to promote peace and the tools to work towards it
Matching Process
• School Profile is filled out
• Information is exchanged via school profile that includes
the size of the student body, grade levels taught,
languages spoken, outstanding programs, and
outstanding achievements and project proposals
• The participating schools determine the scope of the
relationship and create a plan for the development of
projects and exchanges.
Roles
Education Subcommittee Chair
• Maintain and nurture the relationship with the schools
• Serve as a liaison between schools in Chicago and abroad
• Assist with the selection process in both cities
• Assist with exchanges
• Share cultural understanding
Principals
• Provide a climate that encourages and nurtures the relationship
• Engages in the partnership development
Teachers
• Plan, organize and oversee projects and exchanges with counterpart
• Communicate with Chicago Sister Cities International regarding projects, exchanges and
challenges
Students
• Serve as ambassadors for their school, city and country
Examples of successful school partnerships
Legacy Books and Bags Project 2008-2009
Abacus Project 2007-2008
Other Events
Global Connections Through Safari Live
Mexico City
Calmeca Academy
Paris, France
Kellogg Elem.
London, England
Ward Elem.
Parkside Elem.
Casablanca, Morocco
Schurz H.S.
Belgrade, Serbia
Ogden Elem.
Birmingham, England
Kelly H.S.
Beijing, China
Northside College Prep
Kellogg Elem.
The Global Classroom
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Other exchange examples:
Service Learning
The National Geographic’s Genographic project
Growing Connections
Young Playrights International Program
World Art Chicago
Global Citizenship
Partners:
• Chicago Sister Cities International
• The Office of Language and Cultural Education
• Chicago Public Schools
• Academic institutions throughout Chicago for project based
curriculum.
• Mayor’s Office of International Relations
Awards
• Honored with the "Best Overall Program Award" for cities with a
population greater than 500,000 in 2003, 2007 & 2009
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Winner of the 2007, 2008 & 2010 Youth and Education Award from
Sister Cities International
CSCI Education Liaison
Danya Chazan
Senior Manager of International Programs
Phone: 312-744-8929
Email:[email protected]