In order to ensure a successful program, JOI coordinators and supervisors participate in a number of orientations and trainings which prepare them for the experience.
Program Calendar
November |
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October to January |
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Early March |
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May |
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Late July/Early August |
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October |
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November to December |
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Training Program
Pre-Departure Orientation in Tokyo (New Coordinators: 2 Days)
- Program overview, purpose, and explanation of policies
- Living in the U.S.
- Discussion: diversity, class, historic and current issues
- Building relationships with Americans
- Site notification
- Paperwork: sign contract, information on visas, etc.
Summer Training in U.S. (New Coordinators: 5 Days)
- Program policy review, Q & A
- Acclimating to and observing U.S. daily life
- Common perceptions of Japan and the U.S.
- U.S. education, politics, and history
- Outreach activities: design and presentation
- Sharing expectations and goals
 
Summer Training in U.S. (All Supervisors & Coordinators: 2 Days)
- New supervisor orientation and introductions
- Overview of program, Q & A
- Expectations for the coming year
- Annual calendar (trainings and site visits)
- New supervisors meet with second year supervisors
- New supervisors meet with second year coordinators
- New coordinators meet with second year coordinators
- New coordinators meet with second year supervisors
 
Fall Training in U.S. (New Coordinators: 4 Days)
- Discuss challenges
- Share activities and programming
- Assess goals
- Learn critical observation of K-12 classes
- Activity design and event planning
- Developing sustainability
- Long-term planning