The document provides a framework for convincing stakeholders of the importance and benefits of international and global education programs. It discusses generating support by demonstrating how global skills are relevant locally, defining the goals and outcomes of global education, and envisioning how a program could be implemented. The framework involves showing why global competencies are important, what the program will achieve, how it will be carried out, and who needs to be involved. Sample talking points and programs are provided to illustrate the framework.

1. Making the Case in Your Community for International Knowledge and Skills Matt Friedrick – Project Manager, NC in the World Theresa McCorquodale – Director, Academy for Global Studies in Austin, TX

2. Purpose of the Presentation We hope to help you: generate political support generate financial support communicate academic purpose create programmatic partnerships

3. When do we need to “make the case?” New initiatives in a school or district Partnership proposals with other organizations Creating a new school Changing or adding district or state policies Creating a statewide global education initiative Foundation RFP’s

4. Purpose of the Presentation To “make the case”, you must convince people: WHY global skills and knowledge are important generally and relevant locally WHAT quality global education produces HOW it can be done WHO should be involved in the effort

5. Developing Community Support Prove that globalization is a “down-home” issue Define the goal for global skills and knowledge in your community Help others envision how it will happen Decide who to involve

6. Scope of our Presentation Give you a framework for how to convince others Show you examples of how we have done it Brainstorm collaboratively ways to do this in your community

7. Convince People WHY… Framework Make global skills and knowledge locally relevant Economically Demographically Culturally Examples Research of local international trade, demographics

8. Convince People WHY… Microlab #1 Global skills and knowledge are “down home.” Question: How is your local community already global? Consider: Populations present Industries with international ties Community groups

9. Show WHAT it looks like… Framework Define what it will take to be a successful member of the community you have described. Examples NC in the World Global Competencies Profile of an ISSN Graduate ISSN Global Competencies NC in the World Action Plan

10. Microlab #2 Define what it will take to be a successful member of the global community you have described. Question: What global skills and knowledge do students need to enter the global community successfully? Show WHAT it looks like…

11. Envision HOW to make it happen… Framework Determine how to address each global competency. Changes may have to occur in: Policies Funding Curriculum New programmatic partnerships Examples AGS schedule and programs NC in the World programs Innovative scheduling Innovative programs

12. Microlab #3A Determine how to address each global competency. Question: What potential signature elements will your program have that address a global competency from your list? Consider: School-based initiatives Community-based initiatives Additional graduation requirements that go beyond existing school, district, or state standards Signature elements that attract interest and generate support Envision HOW to make it happen…

13. Envision HOW to make it happen… Microlab #3B Consider structural systems that need to be in place to support your initiative. Question: What support systems are necessary and feasible in my community? Consider: Teacher professional development Technology needs Creative Scheduling Funding resources

14. Consider WHO to involve… Framework Decide who in your community needs to hear your message. Examples Business Leaders Foundations State Agencies Institutions of higher learning Other schools and educational programs Individuals Community groups Note: Approach each audience as a potential partner.

15. Consider WHO to involve… Microlab #4 Consider your audience. Question: Who in my community needs to hear my message? Consider the need for: political support financial support academic purpose programmatic partnerships

16. Put it all together… WHEN and WHERE will you take your next step? Example Academy for Global Studies powerpoint

17. Put it all together… Microlab #5 Take the next step. Question: When and where will you make the case? Consider: Faculty meetings State Department of Education Meetings Foundation Requests for Proposals

18. Contact Matt Friedrick Project Manager, NC in the World UNC Center for International Understanding ciu.northcarolina.edu [email_address] Theresa McCorquodale Director, Academy for Global Studies in Austin Austin Independent School District www.agsaustin.org [email_address]