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SUMMARY:TCK Live - Greg Coles - Sexuality and Gender Identity in the Third Culture: Welcoming across Difference
DESCRIPTION:TCK Live Event \nWho: Greg Coles – TCK\, Author\, Speaker (web page)\nWhere: Our Zoom Platform. Click here to register.\nWhen: October 21st\, 4:00pm-5:30pm EDT \nWhat is TCK Live? \nInteraction International is proud to host amazing guests to chat about our favorite topic… TCKs! Grab a drink and listen in. Participate in our live polls and submit your own questions that will be woven into the discussion or answered directly during the Q&A at the end. \nRegister in advance to fully participate on our Zoom platform. Or you can join by watching our “Facebook Live” stream on our Interaction International Facebook Page. \nEach TCK Live is recorded. So if you’re on a long international flight and miss it live\, we’ve got you covered. Scroll down the page and you can catch up on our past TCK Live conversations. \nTo see the schedule for upcoming Lives or to watch past Lives\, go to this page
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/tck-live-greg-coles-sexuality-and-gender-identity-in-the-third-culture/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201007T160000
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SUMMARY:TCK Live - Lauren Wells - Parents' Role in TCK Care
DESCRIPTION:TCK Live Event \nWho: Lauren Wells – TCK\, Founder of TCK Training\, Author\nWhere: Our Zoom Platform. Click here to register.\nWhen: October 7th\, 4:00pm-5:30pm EDT \nWhat is TCK Live? \nInteraction International is proud to host amazing guests to chat about our favorite topic… TCKs! Grab a drink and listen in. Participate in our live polls and submit your own questions that will be woven into the discussion or answered directly during the Q&A at the end. \nRegister in advance to fully participate on our Zoom platform. Or you can join by watching our “Facebook Live” stream on our Interaction International Facebook Page. \nEach TCK Live is recorded. So if you’re on a long international flight and miss it live\, we’ve got you covered. Scroll down the page and you can catch up on our past TCK Live conversations. \nTo see the schedule for upcoming Lives or to watch past Lives\, go to this page
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/tck-live-lauren-wells-parents-role-in-tck-care/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
CREATED:20200828T170734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T191045Z
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SUMMARY:TCK Live - Amanda Bates - Addressing Racism in the Third Culture
DESCRIPTION:TCK Live Event \nWho: Amanda Bates – TCK\, Founder of The Black Expat\, Consultant\nWhere: Our Zoom Platform. Click here to register.\nWhen: September 23rd\, 4:00pm-5:30pm EDT \nWhat is TCK Live? \nInteraction International is proud to host amazing guests to chat about our favorite topic… TCKs! Grab a drink and listen in. Participate in our live polls and submit your own questions that will be woven into the discussion or answered directly during the Q&A at the end. \nRegister in advance to fully participate on our Zoom platform. Or you can join by watching our “Facebook Live” stream on our Interaction International Facebook Page. \nEach TCK Live is recorded. So if you’re on a long international flight and miss it live\, we’ve got you covered. Scroll down the page and you can catch up on our past TCK Live conversations. \nTo see the schedule for upcoming Lives or to watch past Lives\, go to this page
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/tck-live-amanda-bates-addressing-racism-in-the-third-culture/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T202035Z
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SUMMARY:CCTECC Pre-Experience Orientation: Sept 18-20\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Pre-Experience Orientation Seminar for the weekend will include looking at cross-cultural transition\, the international school\, the third culture kids profile\, the multi-cultural classroom\, culture stress and various other activities aimed at preparing you for the experience of practice teaching overseas. You will also be meeting other student teachers from different colleges who may be going to the same school or area. \nCCTECC Orientation is for students who have been accepted into the program and will be doing their student teaching next semester. \nBefore continuing with payment\, confirm with you school adviser if you should make the payment online here or if the payment will be made through your school on your behalf. \n 
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/cctecc-pre-experience-orientation-copy-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Lake Placid Conference Center\, 0397 South 200 East\, Hartford City\, IN\, 47348\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCETECC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T164705Z
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SUMMARY:TCK Live - Bryan Adkins - TCK Experiences in Careers
DESCRIPTION:TCK Live Event \nWho: Bryan Adkins – TCK\, UN Environment Programme Management Office\nWhere: Our Zoom Platform. Click here to register!\nWhen: September 16th\, 4:00pm-5:30pm EDT \nWhat is TCK Live? \nInteraction International is proud to host amazing guests to chat about our favorite topic… TCKs! Grab a drink and listen in. Participate in our live polls and submit your own questions that will be woven into the discussion or answered directly during the Q&A at the end. \nRegister in advance to fully participate on our Zoom platform. Or you can join by watching our “Facebook Live” stream on our Interaction International Facebook Page. \nEach TCK Live is recorded. So if you’re on a long international flight and miss it live\, we’ve got you covered. Scroll down the page and you can catch up on our past TCK Live conversations. \nTo see the schedule for upcoming Lives or to watch past Lives\, go to this page
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/tck-live-bryan-adkins-leveraging-tck-experience-in-careers/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200908T100000
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SUMMARY:MKES 2020- Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This year’s MK Education Summit will be happening virtually.\nThe dates are Tuesday\, September 8 to Friday\, September 11\, 2020. \nCosts for our virtual conference are\nRegular Registration: $145 (June 22 – August 1)\nLate Registration: $160 (Aug. 2 – September 1)\nLast-minute Registration: $175 (Sept. 2-7) \nAdditional details will be sent regarding time and access codes once you have registered. \nRegistration now closed\nIf you’re registered\, click here to access the Info Hub (you will need a password)
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/mkes-2020-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:MKEdS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200802T140000
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SUMMARY:Transition Seminar 2020: Georgia Older Teen
DESCRIPTION:Spend some enjoyable days with us and other global nomads exploring a very normal experience called cross-cultural transition. Explore how your TCK and MK background provides an important foundation on which to build the skills you will use all your life. Read more about what to expect and what others have said here.\nInterested students (age 13-22) must apply and be accepted. Do not make flight arrangements until you’ve received an invitation email from our office (generally within 3 business days). \nThe Transition Seminar registration fee is $875 USD ($525 with need based scholarship) per attendee. With the applied $50 application fee\, the remaining balance will be $825/$475. \nAn additional $50 early bird discount is automatically subtracted on registration payments made before March 15th. \nDo not continue with payment unless you have submitted the online application\, paid the $50 application fee\, and received an email confirmation inviting you to attend.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/transition-seminar-2020-ga-older/
LOCATION:Fort Mountain Retreat\, 40 Blackhawk Trail\, Chatsworth\, GA\, 30705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200729T140000
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SUMMARY:Transition Seminar 2020: Georgia Younger Teen
DESCRIPTION:This 4 day/3 night program in Georgia is for TCKs/MKs aged 12-16.\nSpend some enjoyable days with us and other global nomads exploring a very normal experience called cross-cultural transition. Explore how your TCK and MK background provides an important foundation on which to build the skills you will use all your life. Read more about what to expect and what others have said here. \nInterested students (age 12-16) must apply and be accepted. Do not make flight arrangements until you’ve received an invitation email from our office (generally within 3 business days). \nThe Transition Seminar registration fee is $560 USD ($295 with need based scholarship) per attendee. With the applied $50 application fee\, the remaining balance will be $510/$245. \nAn additional $50 early bird discount is automatically subtracted on registration payments made before March 15th. \nDo not continue with payment unless you have submitted the online application\, paid the $50 application fee\, and received an email confirmation inviting you to attend.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/transition-seminar-2020-ga-younger/
LOCATION:Fort Mountain Retreat\, 40 Blackhawk Trail\, Chatsworth\, GA\, 30705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200711T160000
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SUMMARY:Transition Seminar 2020: Colorado (Canceled)
DESCRIPTION:Due to a number of issues related to COVID-19\, the Colorado program was canceled. We are pleased to still be able to offer the program in Georgia. Read more here.  \nSpend some enjoyable days with us and other global nomads exploring a very normal experience called cross-cultural transition. Explore how your TCK and MK background provides an important foundation on which to build the skills you will use all your life. Read more about what to expect and what others have said here.\nInterested students (age 13-22) must apply and be accepted. Do not make flight arrangements until you’ve received an invitation email from our office (generally within 3 business days). \nThe Transition Seminar registration fee is $875 USD ($525 with need based scholarship) per attendee. With the applied $50 application fee\, the remaining balance will be $825/$475. \nAn additional $50 early bird discount is automatically subtracted on registration payments made before March 15th. \nDo not continue with payment unless you have submitted the online application\, paid the $50 application fee\, and received an email confirmation inviting you to attend.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/transition-seminar-2020-co/
LOCATION:Golden Bell Conference Center\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200519
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SUMMARY:Education Planning Seminar - May 2020 (Canceled)
DESCRIPTION:Due to ongoing travel concerns\, we will not offer this program spring of 2020. If you are in need of this training prior to our October 2020 program\, contact our office about other options.\nSeminar for parents to explore a variety of educational options for their children in an overseas setting. From national schools to homeschool. Learn more here.\nParticipants may include: \n\nParents who are preparing to go overseas and will be serving in places with limited\, English-language schooling options for their children.\nParents who went overseas without children and now are thinking through their options\nParents who have been working overseas but are facing new decisions because their current options/plans aren’t working or because their children are getting older.\nMission agency personnel who are scouting the program in order to send their families or educators going to work with homeschooling families overseas.\n\n\nFill out your registration before continuing onto payment.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/ed-plan-spring-2020/
LOCATION:Vero Beach\, 3235 58th Ave\,\, Vero Beach\, FL\, 32966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T022018Z
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SUMMARY:College TCK Spring Retreat 2020 (Canceled)
DESCRIPTION:Due to school closures due to COVID-19\, the retreat has been canceled. Contact our office if you have not been notified about your refund \n6th Annual College TCK Spring Retreat at Grace Adventures \nIf you have grown up across cultures you may be a Third Culture Kid (Missionary Kid\, Military Brat\, State Dept. Kid\, International Business Kid\, NGO Kid\, etc.)!   \nInteraction International invites you to a weekend retreat that promises a refreshing time in a community where you belong and where your story matters. We’ll play\, laugh\, tell stories\, worship and share the wisdom of TCK mentors. You’ll still have Sunday weekend time left over! \nArrive at Grace Adventures on Friday\, April 17th at 6:00pm EST. There will be snacks provided\, but we recommend eating dinner before arriving. Saturday breakfast and lunch will be provided. Plan on departing from the camp Saturday\, April 18th at 5:00pm EST. \nCost:\nIf you sign up before March 15th\, get the early bird discount: $65\nAfter March 15th: $75\nPay here!\nRegistration closes on April 16th at 5:00pm! \nEmail office@interactionintl.org if you have any questions about the retreat\, or visit graceadventures.org for information about the camp. \n 
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/college-tck-spring-retreat-2020/
LOCATION:Grace Adventures Camp\, 2100 N Ridge Rd\, Mears\, MI\, 49436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daraja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T133941Z
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SUMMARY:CCTECC Pre-Experience Orientation: April 3-5\, 2020 (VENUE CHANGED)
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19\, the PEO has been changed to online. Read more here\n  \nThe Pre-Experience Orientation Seminar for the weekend will include looking at cross-cultural transition\, the international school\, the third culture kids profile\, the multi-cultural classroom\, culture stress and various other activities aimed at preparing you for the experience of practice teaching overseas. You will also be meeting other student teachers from different colleges who may be going to the same school or area. \nCCTECC Orientation is for students who have been accepted into the program and will be doing their student teaching next semester. \nBefore continuing with payment\, confirm with you school adviser if you should make the payment online here or if the payment will be made through your school on your behalf. \n 
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/cctecc-pre-experience-orientation-copy-copy/
LOCATION:IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCETECC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
CREATED:20191213T210630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T210630Z
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SUMMARY:2020 TCK Snow Day
DESCRIPTION:Hey Michigan TCKs! High School Sophomores to College Grads\nCome hang out with other TCKs in the area – from Hope College\, Grace Bible Institute\, Calvin College\, and more! \nFrom 2pm to 5pm\, we’ll be at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex (see map below). Enjoy cross country skiing\, ice skating\, the Luge\, and sledding. Never done it before? We’ll teach you how. Or just come and enjoy snacks and a spot around a cozy fire on us. See the website for the costs of activities and pay for what you like at the door. \n6pm dinner to follow at Michael Pollock’s house\, free of charge. World-famous Taco Chili and Kenyan Chai! Then hang out playing board games\, Foosball\, or catching up. Plan to stay as late as you like. \nIf you can’t spend a whole day with us\, you don’t have to! Just come to what you can. \nRSVP by sending an email to office@interactionintl.org. We’ll reply with the address for Michael’s house and make sure we have enough food for you!
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/2020-tck-snow-day/
LOCATION:Muskegon Winter Sports Complex\, 462 N Scenic Dr\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daraja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200117T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200119T233000
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T142656Z
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SUMMARY:TCK Snow Camp (for college-aged TCKs)
DESCRIPTION:Bair Lake Bible Camp – Jones\, Michigan\nCost: TBD\nJoin over 150 TCKs at this annual weekend retreat in Michigan! Students from several Midwest colleges converge at this camp to discuss their TCK journeys\, to hear from Adult TCKs about post-university life\, to play in the snow\, and to worship with a music group that flies in for this event! Michael Pollock from Interaction International will be a guest speaker at this retreat! \nFor more information: contact Paul Parsons – pdbsj1@msn.com\nHosted by: Several Midwest churches
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/tck-snow-camp-for-college-aged-tcks/
LOCATION:Jones\, Michigan\, 12500 Prang St\, Jones\, MI\, 49061
CATEGORIES:Daraja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
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SUMMARY:Missionary Kid/TCK 2 Hour Training
DESCRIPTION:Join Interaction International’s team for a two hour training to learn more about the needs of Missionary Kids and other Third Culture Kids in your local and global community. This is an important training for church leaders\, university personnel\, and individuals to learn how to come along side their Missionary Kids and Third Culture Kids. \nJoin us for some amazing desserts and valuable insights at Bridge Bible Church. \nTraining covers: \n\nWhat is a Third Culture Kid and why do we have a responsibility of care for them?\nWhat are the needs\, challenges\, and benefits growing up as a Missionary Kid / Third Culture Kid?\nHow can you support Missionary Kids and other Third Culture Kids in your community (both locally and globally)?
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/missionary-kid-tck-2-hour-training/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregiving Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191103T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T180635Z
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SUMMARY:Adult TCK Fall Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and register online! The 6th annual Adult Third Culture Kid Fall Retreat will be November 1 – 3 at Bair Lake Bible Camp in Jones\, Michigan. Join post-university Adult Third Culture Kids (ATCKs) for a weekend (re)exploring culture\, personal identity\, community building\, values\, and more Adult TCK topics! This year\, Tim Sandford\, author of “I have to Be Perfect\,” will lead sessions on attachment theory\, creating a sense of belonging\, and identity factors relevant for Adult TCKs. \nLocated in the Southwest corner of Michigan\, this camp offers fun free-time activities between daily sessions such as volleyball\, soccer\, boating\, and fire-side games. Accommodation is cabin-style with 6-8 bunk beds per cabin. There is a bathhouse for men and women respectively. \nThe $110 event cost includes room and board (payable by check or cash at the retreat). Register here. \nFor more information\, email Tammy Sharp at tammy.sharp@barnabas.org.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/adult-tck-fall-retreat/
LOCATION:Michigan\, 12500 Prang St\, Jones\, MI 49061\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
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SUMMARY:6th Annual TCK College Fall Retreat
DESCRIPTION:For TCKs ages 18-24. Come away with us for a great weekend with other college-aged TCKs to connect with you on a deeper level. Enjoy some great camp activities like boating\, biking\, hiking\, archery\, and evening bonfires. Be refreshed with the morning and evening worship and discussion sessions to support you on your TCK journey. This year Michael and Megan will be facilitating the sessions. \nGrace Adventures camp has bunk styles cabins to stay in\, so bring your own sleeping bag and pillow! Be sure to bring warm clothes as Michigan Fall evenings can be chilly. \nNote: you don’t need to be in college/uni to attend this retreat — only between the ages of 18 and 24! Also\, we are offering the option for a one night stay Friday night. So\, if you have uni responsibilities on Sunday\, come away Friday through Saturday with us! Please note that event hosts will be unable to provide transportation for one night stayers. \nIf you haven’t already\, please make sure to first fill out our registration form.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/college-tck-fall-retreat/
LOCATION:Grace Adventures Camp\, 2100 N Ridge Rd\, Mears\, MI\, 49436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daraja
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191012
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T190724Z
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SUMMARY:Education Planning Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Seminar for parents to explore a variety of educational options for their children in an overseas setting. From national schools to homeschool. Learn more here.\nParticipants may include: \n\nParents who are preparing to go overseas and will be serving in places with limited\, English-language schooling options for their children.\nParents who went overseas without children and now are thinking through their options\nParents who have been working overseas but are facing new decisions because their current options/plans aren’t working or because their children are getting older.\nMission agency personnel who are scouting the program in order to send their families or educators going to work with homeschooling families overseas.\n\n\nFill out your registration before continuing onto payment.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/education-planning-seminar/
LOCATION:Carol Stream\, 25W560 Geneva Road-Suite 14\, Carol Stream\, IL\, 60188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Planning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190920T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
CREATED:20190710T201253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T201517Z
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SUMMARY:CCTECC Pre-Experience Orientation - September 20-22\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Pre-Experience Orientation Seminar for the weekend will include looking at cross-cultural transition\, the international school\, the third culture kids profile\, the multi-cultural classroom\, culture stress and various other activities aimed at preparing you for the experience of practice teaching overseas. You will also be meeting other student teachers from different colleges who may be going to the same school or area. \nCCTECC Orientation is for students who have been accepted into the program and will be doing their student teaching next semester. \nBefore continuing with payment\, confirm with you school adviser if you should make the payment online here or if the payment will be made through your school on your behalf. \n 
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/cctecc-pre-experience-orientation-copy/
LOCATION:Lake Placid Conference Center\, 0397 South 200 East\, Hartford City\, IN\, 47348\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCETECC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T235900
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
CREATED:20190118T114359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190511T000159Z
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SUMMARY:MK Synergy Summit
DESCRIPTION:MKCS/IMEC Joint Gathering – MK Synergy Summit\nMKCS is sponsored by Interaction International \nMichael Pollock and Bret Taylor will be presenting about the “Hub” – a network of organizations working together to share resources. Janet Blomberg\, Megan Norton\, Sheryl O’Bryan and Al Gurley from the Interaction staff will be attending the conference as well.\nInformation and registration for this year’s gathering can be found at www.MKcaregivers.org\n 
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/mk-synergy-summit/
LOCATION:ABWE\, 522 Lewisberry Rd\, New Cumberland\, PA\, 17070
CATEGORIES:Caregiving Training
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ABWE 522 Lewisberry Rd New Cumberland PA 17070;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=522 Lewisberry Rd:geo:-76.8824095,40.1926703
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190902
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
CREATED:20190118T114249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T041513Z
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SUMMARY:New Issue of Among Worlds available.
DESCRIPTION:Our fall issue of Among Worlds is released this month. This quarter the theme is “Communication: Our Languages & Our Lexicons”\nThe September issue of Among Worlds will be available to view and purchase  on our website. It will no longer need to be viewed with an app\, but can be viewed on web connected phone\, tablet or computer. \nCheck out the free preview pages and we’re sure you’ll want more. You will also probably want to purchase a one year subscription for$15.99UDS to access the September issue and new ones each following quarter. Or you can pay $4.99 for full access to this single issue. \nMany of our archived issues of Among Worlds are available in print version. These can be purchased through our online store.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/new-issue-of-among-worlds-available-3/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190726T050000
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
CREATED:20181218T125835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T141419Z
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SUMMARY:Transition Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Spend some enjoyable days with us and other global nomads exploring a very normal experience called transition\, and see how your TCK and MK background provides an important foundation on which to build the skills you will use all your life. Read more about what to expect and what others have said here.\nThe Transition Seminar registration fee is $495.00 USD per attendee with a $50 early bird discount available before March 1st. The program’s actual cost is close to $950/person but has been subsidized by our generous partners. \nInterested students must apply and be accepted. Do not make flight arrangements until you’ve received an invitation email from our office (generally within 3 business days). Application fees will be applied towards program balance or refunded to individuals not invited to join us. \n  \nFill out application before continuing with payment of application fee.\n 
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/transition-seminar/
LOCATION:Golden Bell Conference Center\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190602
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
CREATED:20190118T112936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T164022Z
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SUMMARY:Relaunch of Among Worlds
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased that Marilyn Gardner has rejoined our staff as Editor. We are looking forward to publishing Among Worlds again. In the relaunch we are exploring offering an online (e-zine) version for our Adult TCK friends around the world. \nIf you would like to order back issues\, they are available in our online store. Shipping available within the U.S. only. \nIf you would like to be the first to know when we are ready to take new subscriptions\, send us your name and email at amongworlds@interactionintl.org \nWe would also welcome your article submissions.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/new-issue-of-among-worlds-available/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
CREATED:20190306T175436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T175436Z
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SUMMARY:NAFSA: Association of International Educators
DESCRIPTION:Megan\, in partnership with Dr. Hannah Morris\, will present at the annual NAFSA conference. Their session will highlight higher education’s expansion of the term “international student” to include TCKs\, CCKs\, and globally mobile students. F1 visa students are “international” yet not all “international” students have an F1 visa. Megan and Hannah will present how to ensure all students receive the support for a holistically healthy transition to university. Participant feedback from this interactive session will be collected for an open access document with all results to continue the conversation and help international student services and international enrollment management offices support all of their students across the globe. \nThe NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo unites nearly 10\,000 attendees each year from more than 3\,500 institutions and organizations from over 100 countries. It is the most comprehensive international education event serving the diverse needs of the entire international education community. NAFSA 2019 is the must-attend international education event of the year!
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/nafsa-association-of-international-educators/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, Washington D.C.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
CREATED:20190802T174420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T174620Z
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SUMMARY:Education Planning Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Education Planning Seminar is designed for parents to explore a variety of educational options for their children in an overseas setting. From national schools to homeschoo\, learn more about this program here.\n\nParticipants may include: \n\nParents who are preparing to go overseas and will be serving in places with limited\, English-language schooling options for their children.\nParents who went overseas without children and now are thinking through their options\nParents who have been working overseas but are facing new decisions because their current options/plans aren’t working or because their children are getting older.\nMission agency personnel who are scouting the program in order to send their families or educators going to work with homeschooling families overseas.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/education-planning-seminar-2/
LOCATION:Wheaton\, Illinois
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
CREATED:20190131T211607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T212002Z
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SUMMARY:Families in Global Transition (FIGT) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Megan Norton will be presenting at the Families in Global Transition Conference in Bangkok\, Thailand about how to support Cross Cultural and Third Culture kids as they prepare for university. You can find the session description here.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/families-in-global-transition-figt-conference/
LOCATION:NIST International School\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Speaking Engagements
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
CREATED:20181221T182638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T194118Z
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SUMMARY:STAGE/CCTECC Pre-Experience Orientation - September 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Pre-Experience Orientation Seminar for the weekend will include looking at cross-cultural transition\, the international school\, the third culture kids profile\, the multi-cultural classroom\, culture stress and various other activities aimed at preparing you for the experience of practice teaching overseas. You will also be meeting other student teachers from different colleges who may be going to the same school or area. \nDue to Covid-19 this is an online event.  We will meet on Zoom Friday evening and Saturday.  Check the Google classroom for more information. \nCCTECC Orientation is for students who have been accepted into the program and will be doing their student teaching next semester. \nBefore continuing with payment\, confirm with you school adviser if you should make the payment online here or if the payment will be made through your school on your behalf. \n 
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/cctecc-pre-experience-orientation/
LOCATION:Lake Placid Conference Center\, 0397 South 200 East\, Hartford City\, IN\, 47348\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCETECC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
CREATED:20190304T142419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T143529Z
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SUMMARY:TCK/CCK Spring Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Register for West Michigan college student Spring Retreat for March 29-31 at Maranatha Camp in Norton Shores\, Michigan. The theme of this retreat centers on relationships: how to build community\, sustain communication across distance\, navigate the U.S. dating culture\, and develop relationships with TCK and non-TCK college students. We will have several activities during free time\, small group interactions\, and personal reflection time. Cabins are located near Lake Michigan; plan to take a walk down the shoreline!
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/tck-cck-spring-retreat/
LOCATION:Maranatha Camp\, 4759 Lake Harbor Rd.\, Norton Shores\, Michigan\, 49441
CATEGORIES:Daraja
GEO:43.1664914;-86.2918282
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190401
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
CREATED:20190118T113053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T163419Z
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SUMMARY:Refuge 139 in Cameroon\, West Africa
DESCRIPTION:Bret Taylor will be leading a Refuge 139 team. The retreat is for school aged TCKs while parents are in conference. For more information about Refuge 139 visit www.Refuge139.org.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/refuge-139-in-cameroon-east-africa/
LOCATION:Cameroon\, West Africa\, Cameroon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190224
DTSTAMP:20260413T080658
CREATED:20190131T205858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T222758Z
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SUMMARY:Numonohi Christian Academy
DESCRIPTION:Interaction is pleased to announce Michael Pollock will be presenting at “Transition Week” at Numonohi Christian Academy in Papua New Guinea. He will be speaking to TCKs at the school and consulting with staff. Additionally he will be meeting with parents over TCK concerns.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/numinohi-christian-academy/
LOCATION:Numonohi Christian Academy\, Goroka\, Papua New Guinea
CATEGORIES:Speaking Engagements
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