Additional Resources

Additional Information on Global Insights:

Global Insights CSIET Certification for 2015-2016
Global Insights Program Rules
Grade Translation Pages
 

Additional Resources on Youth Exchange:

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Council on Standards for International Education Travel (CSIET)
This site is the home page for CSIET, a private not-for-profit organization whose mission is to identify reputable international youth exchange programs, to provide leadership and support to the exchange and educational communities so that youth are provided with meaningful and safe international exchange experiences, and to promote the importance and educational value of international youth exchange. CSIET has been promoting international youth exchanges since 1984.

CSIET Model School Policy
CSIET has drafted a Model School Policy on International Student Exchange, which has been endorsed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), and the American Association of School Administrators (AASA).

US Department of State Exchange Visitor Program
This site is the home page for the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Private Sector Exchanges. This is the government agency that sets regulations for high school exchange programs and monitors their compliance.
 
US Department of State Regulations
This site provides updated versions of the State Department Federal Regulations regarding Secondary School Exchange Visitor Programs.

US Department for Youth – Parents and Educators
This site is managed by the Bureau of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State, and provides excellent resources to parents and teachers regarding international education.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
This site is the home page for the US Government and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as it relates to students and exchange visitors.