Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Kovel’ Resource center "Nadia"



Kovel, Volyn Region, Ukraine


"International partnership develops greater cultural awareness"
The steps of our development

1996 – the establishment of English teachers’ association.
1997 – the first visit of delegation from Siena College (Lidia Tarnavsky, Helen Ulitsky (New York, the USA). The professional development seminar was held for the Teachers of Englishof Kovel and Volyn Region.
1999 – the beginning of Annual exchange programs for teachers and students. Teachers and students participate in the ACCELS international programs.
2000 – host an American Teacher of History and Social Studies Richard Burkhart (North Charleston High School). Join a volunteer program “Adapting Aquatics” created by Rick.
2000 – Stephani Richards, US Peace Corps Volunteer conducts a seminar on communicative approach.
2001 – the second reception of a Director of Siena College Teacher Training Institute Lidiya Tarnavsky.
2002 - the teachers take part in Mirhorod Seminar
2002-2003 – US Peace Corps volunteer Kimberly Schmidt arrives to work, Provides training, networking etc.
Nine students and two teachers visit North Charleston High School South Carolina, USA on School Exchange Program.
2004 – two teachers attend and present workshops at the 9th TESOL Conference
the students participate in a Peace Corps sponsored essay contest “Homeless Youth in Ukraine”. 2005 - Peace Corps Volunteer Lenore Johnson arrives. Ten students from Kane Pennsylvania, USA, visit Kovel and stay with host families for three weeks.
Cultural exchange visit with Poland takes place during their stay, and they accompany Kovel students to Lublin, Poland for several days of arts and crafts festival.
2006 - a group of students from Kovel spent several days in Poland, again staying with host families, and learning
2007 – participate in TESOL Conference and seminars; conduct seminars for school directors and vice-principles. Teachers and students participate in the ACCELS international programs.
2008 – participate in Research Competition for students and teachers.
Welcome Technology Workshop.
Center Resources
· Library of Books
· Feature educational films
· Educational Audio Material
Instruction technology
· Computers (Internet Connection)
· Printer
· Scanner
· Xerox
· Overhead Projector
· Image Projector
· Tape Recorders with microphones
· TV/DVD
· VCR/DVD players
· CD player with speakers

As "Nadia" grows and changes, we hope to make it a center for the study of linguistics, to prepare students of many foreign languages for University study, and to increase among students and teachers an awareness of the opportunities for leadership and careers in the international workplace. As Ukraine has shown its determination to grow and change, "Nadia" will help to lead the way for future leaders in our country in today's world.

We are open to cooperation!


“Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education”. John F. Kennedy
Contact us:
Kovel Resource Center
6, Oleny Pchilky
Kovel, 45008
tel 8(03352)51126

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