ORIENTATION 1: Increase the international scope of the members
This orientation is part of the continuation of orientations 1 and 3 of the first annual plan and specifically targets the positioning on an international level and the expertise of members. This orientation will revolve around the following objectives.
Objective 1: Develop and promote various methods and programs whose goals are the sharing of humanistic values and encourage intercultural exchanges through:
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the pursuit of teacher exchange projects
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the partnering of member educational establishments with foreign educational establishments
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increased efforts to recruit foreign students
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the search for opportunities for cooperation in humanitarian projects.
Objective 2: Promote member participation in linguistic and cultural mobility programs by:
Objective 3: Promote and export the know-how of the members of Éducation Internationale on the national and international market by:
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making awarding agencies aware of members’ know-how
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ensuring the follow up of activities financed by international organizations
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expanding to new markets (South America)
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encouraging the sharing of expertise between members to realize international projects.
Objective 4: Represent the members and spread Quebec’s expertise in education and ongoing training on an international level by:
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participating in trade fairs and other international events
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receiving foreign delegations
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carrying out lobbying missions abroad
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lobbying Quebec, Canadian and international governmental departments and agencies.
ORIENTATION 2: Consolidate the operations of the Cooperative
This orientation results from the realization of the need to equip ourselves with a structure that will enable us to respond to all requirements and challenges to meet expectations in terms of internationalization. It is in continuity with orientation 2 of the 1st strategic plan and revolves around the following objectives.
Objective 1: Strengthen member capabilities in terms of development and support them in their international activities through:
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the development of tools to support school board activities on an international level
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training adapted to member needs
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the realization of partnerships between members
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a regular follow up with members.
Objective 2: Strengthen the sense of belonging and internal collaboration by:
Objective 3: Strengthen the capacities of Éducation Internationale by:
Objective 4: Prepare a succession plan for Éducation Internationale