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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190902
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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:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190726T050000
DTSTAMP:20260419T043143
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190602
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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:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T043143
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190514T080000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190407T140000
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CREATED:20181221T182638Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T043143
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190401
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190224
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190217
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SUMMARY:Calvin College and Hope College Re-Entry Conference
DESCRIPTION:Megan Norton\, Assistant Director of Daraja\, will be speaking at a university student Study Abroad Re-Entry Conference co-hosted by Calvin College and Hope College. Her session titled\, “Responding to Transitions: Cultural Fluidity\,” centers on how to identify and integrate new cultural norms and behaviors into routines back “home.”
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/calvin-college-and-hope-college-re-entry-conference/
LOCATION:Holland\, Michigan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190216
DTSTAMP:20260419T043143
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T191712Z
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SUMMARY:Family Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Interaction International is pleased to announce Janet Blomberg has agreed to present and share at a major Asia area conference. Janet will be presenting on educational/TCK issues and helping families from across Asia. Contact us if you would like to be connected with the sponsoring organization.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/family-education-conference/
LOCATION:Chiang Mai\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Educational Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190204T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T043143
CREATED:20190204T022257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T022257Z
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SUMMARY:MK Issues at JAARS
DESCRIPTION:Interaction International is pleased to announce Bret Taylor has been invited to present at the Intercultural Communications Course (ICC) at JAARS. He will be sharing with parents issues related to raising their TCKs overseas.
URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/mk-issues-at-jaars/
LOCATION:JAARS\, 7406 JAARS Road\, Waxhaw\, NC\, 28173
CATEGORIES:Speaking Engagements
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190121
DTSTAMP:20260419T043143
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T171829Z
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SUMMARY:Snow Camp
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URL:https://interactionintl.org/event/snow-camp/
LOCATION:TX
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