the approval of the district, If he is approved, he is hired
as a teacher and is admitted to a college or university in a
training program coordinated by an experienced teacher. Tuition
and university costs are paid by Federal grants, prorated from
a base of $2,500 for each student in an academic year. During
their teaching study period, interns receive compensation at the
rate of a beginning teacher in the district where they work,
90 percent of which is paid by the Federal Government. Wherever
possible, this inservice training will lead to a master's degree
and qualification for teacher certification.

For further information:

National Teacher Corps

Bureau of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Office of Education
Washington, D.C. 20202

Supplementary Plans and Centers

(Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title III)

Local education agencies which have the responsibility for the operation of special projects of benefit to elementary and secondary education may contract with institutions of higher education to provide consultative services, inservice training and other

assistance.

For further information:

Division of Plans and Supplementary Centers
Bureau of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Office of Education

Washington, D.C. 20202

Foreign

Technical Assistance (A.I.D.)

(Technical Assistance Act of 1966)

Foreign educators are brought to the United States under the
auspices of the Agency for International Development and are
assigned to the Office of Education for programming of their
activities while in this country. Colleges and universities
cooperate by offering specialized seminars, workshops, and
observational study. In most cases participants are
candidates for American degrees. Federal payments cover
tuition, fees, and direct costs to the institutions involved.
For further information:

International Exchange and Training Branch
Division of Educational Personnel Training
Bureau of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Office of Education
Washington, D.C. 20202

International Teacher Development

(Fulbright-Hays Act)

Colleges and universities cooperate each year with the Office of Education in the academic phase of the program of International Teacher Development. Each institution usually conducts a seminar during a quarter or a semester for a group of 20 to 25 foreign teachers or school administrators studying in the United States under this program. A course of study in one of the specialized fields for which grants are awarded is supplemented by other campus and community activities which foster mutual understanding and knowledge. The responsibility of the participating institution is set forth in a letter of agreement with the Office of Education. The Federal share of the cost is approximately 100 percent.

For further information:

International Exchange Training Branch
Division of Educational Pe.зonnel Training
Bureau of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Office of Education
Washington, D.C.

20202

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The following programs which support colleges
and universities in community activity are

administered by Federal agencies other than the
Office of Education.

Department of Defense, Washington, D.C. 20301: Training programs for civilian and military personnel are conducted through contract with institutions of higher education.

Welfare Administration, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Washington, D.C. 20201: Grants are made to institutions of higher education for special projects in the field of services for crippled children and maternal and child health.

Training is

Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C. 20420: purchased from educational institutions for the rehabilitation of war veterans with service-connected disabilities.

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PART IX

THE BUREAU OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND ITS PROGRAMS