Our Multilingual Education Program
We create opportunities for students, educators, and community members to learn in multilingual and multicultural environments.
Offer multilingual, multicultural education
From K–12 classrooms to professional development, our programs prepare learners to thrive in a globalized world by building language skills, cultural awareness, and international competence.
We equip passionate educators with the necessary tools required to positively impact the lives of Alabama students, encouraging them to pursue the Seal of Biliteracy as recognition of multilingual achievement.
Key Strategies
- Continue to offer Korean as a Second Language (KSL) programs for public and private school students in Alabama by utilizing learning plans endorsed by the National Foreign Language Center .
- Ensure programs are taught by certified Korean language instructors or volunteer native proficiency Korean speakers with a passion for education and a hunger for self-improvement .
- Introduce Korean as a Second Language (KSL) as an accredited course in Alabama middle and high schools.
Korean as a Second Language
ALIEEP Partnership now offers dynamic programs for K-12 schools in both Montgomery and Pike Road during the regular school year. Classes introduce elementary to high school students to the Korean language, history, and culture.
Our Korean as a Second Language programs connect learners of all ages to the Korean language, culture, and history so that they can interact with their neighbors, get in touch with their roots or advance their professional aspirations. Students in high school programs receive a Carnegie credit for their classes.
Current School:
L.E.A.D Academy Montgomery
Montgomery Public Schools (MPS)
- Forest Avenue Academic Magnet School
- Floyd Middle Magnet School
- Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet School
- Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Montgomery Public Schools (MPS)
- Pike Road Elementary
- Pike Road Intermediate
- Pike Road Junior High School
- Pike Road High School
* Education Grant was subsidized by the Korean Ministry of Education and the Atlanta Korean Education Center
For Community (Public & Adult Learners)
Alabama International Education and Economic Partnership ’s Community KSL (Korean as a Second Language) Class is the perfect course for non-Korean speakers and beginner Korean speakers to build a solid foundation of the Korean language and continue their learning journey after class. Our course is led by native-Korean Teaching Assistants and advanced-Korean learners to help ensure that you receive an authentic education.
The class will introduce teens and adults to the Korean language and culture twice a week for 12 weeks (hybrid classes) and include an orientation and graduation ceremony. ALIEEP’s Community KSL class is designed to focus on building fundamental skills to help you:
Identify and differentiate the Korean language from other East Asian languages
Read, write, and pronounce the Korean alphabet
Practice customary greetings and introductory phrases
Use “formulaic” Korean grammar structures to build vocabulary and grammar skills
KSL Programs at Montgomery and Pike Road Schools
We hope that by learning Korean, students will broaden their perspectives and take advantage of the education, cultural and career opportunities in Montgomery and beyond.
Summer camp bridging the gap between Alabama and Korea
In Pike Road, young minds have dedicated a part of their summer to learning the Korean language and culture.
What Our People Say
FAQS
Do I need to convert my teaching certificate?
- You do NOT need an Alabama Teaching Certificate to be qualified for the ALIEEP STEAM Educator Program. Still, you need your country’s Teacher Certificate issued by your government’s Department of Education, either the country or provincial office of education.
- ALIEEP will help you convert your credentials to Alabama’s certificate.
How do you find an accredited public school’s teaching position?
- ALIEEP Academic Team will find the positions, coordinate an interview, and support you to receive a job offer.
- ALIEEP works with accredited public-school districts throughout the state of Alabama. Therefore, your job offer will be as a state employee position.
How do you get a work-authorized visa as a foreigner?
- ALIEEP facilitates a petition for a work authorization through a special H-1B Cap Exempt category.
- Ordinarily, a K-12 school district does not have the special privileges to petition under the H-1B Cap Exempt category. However, the ALIEEP is commissioned by the Alabama Legislature and the Department of Education to facilitate the S.T.E.A.M. Educator Program; we make it happen.
May my family (spouse or children) accompany me to the USA?
- Yes, dependents (spouse or children) may accompany the teacher to the USA. We encourage teachers to correctly budget and allocate expenses associated with bringing and supporting family members in the USA. In some instances, J-2 dependent spouses may qualify for a work permit. ALIEEP provides support with the application (Form 1-765) with USCIS. Note: Processing takes 3-5 months. For cost, refer here: [insert link]
Is housing provided by the Host School or ALIEEP?
- ALIEEP and the Host School will not provide housing. However, we provide support in finding comfortable accommodations in safe areas.
What transportation options do I have?
- ALIEEP provides information about local transportation services, such as Mobile Transit or Birmingham Max Transit. In addition to public transit, international teachers have the option to carpool with coworkers, use rental car services (such as Uber/Lyft), or obtain a driver’s license. To obtain a driver’s license, individuals must complete both a written exam and a road test.
What are the expected responsibilities, work hours, and performance metrics?
- Positions are full-time, with start times varying by school. Performance metrics depend on grade levels, teaching responsibilities, and other factors.
What grade levels or student age groups are required?
- Teachers are needed for all grades, but high school and middle school (ages 11-18) teachers are in the highest demand. Elementary teaching is more challenging for foreign teachers, as it requires teaching multiple subjects, including American & Alabama history, social sciences, and culture.
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