Foreign Service Families

SPECIAL PRESENTATION - PAINTING A BRIGHT FUTURE: OVERSEAS SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This one-day workshop is offered at the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center, Foreign Service Institute, Arlington, VA. Parents will learn how to proactively navigate the Department's overseas education support system to create the best action plan for their children with special education needs. The workshop will present a comprehensive picture of the Department's special education support system and will provide attendees and opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with presenters. All attendees will receive extensive resource materials for future reference and support. This free workshop is open to all personnel, family members and members of household from all Foreign Affairs agencies. This training is specifically designed for parents of children with special education needs who currently are or who plan to be assigned to a U.S. mission abroad. Painting a Bright Future: Overseas Special Education Workshop fact sheet and registration details. 

REGISTER - Email FSI’s Transition Center at: FSITCTraining@state.gov or call 703-302-7268 or 703-302-7269. Include name and Foreign Affairs agency affiliation. Last day for registration is May 27, 2008. Please bring a government-issued photo ID for entry to FSI.

ENCOURAGING RESILIENCE IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE CHILD (MQ 500)
6- 8:30 p.m.
March 11, 2009 (evening)

This workshop defines the characteristics of internationally mobile children and examines how frequent relocation and cross-cultural experiences may affect them. Parents discuss interventions.

State tuition rate: No charge
Non-State tuition rate: No charge   

REGISTER - please include course name, date, your name, and preferred e-mail contact

MAINTAINING LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS (MQ 801)

6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

June 06, 2009 (evening) 

Many people in the Foreign Service find themselves separated from spouses and family for extended periods of time due to separated tours or temporary duty travel. This presentation identifies behaviors that strengthen often-apart or long-distance relationships.

State tuition rate: No charge
Non-State tuition rate: No charge

REGISTER - please include course name, date, your name, and preferred e-mail contact

RAISING BILINGUAL CHILDREN (MQ 851)

6 - 8:30 p.m.

November 12, 2008 (evening)

Foreign Service parents have a unique opportunity to encourage bilingualism in their children. This panel discussion explores strategies to take advantage of the multicultural experiences the foreign service lifestyle affords.

State tuition rate: No charge
Non-State tuition rate: No charge

REGISTER - please include course name, date, your name, and preferred e-mail contact

TRAVELING WITH PETS (MQ 855)

6 - 8:30 p.m.

April 15, 2008 (evening)

Travel can be traumatic for pets and their owners. Experts in animal care, experienced in shipping pets, give advice.

State tuition rate: No charge
Non-State tuition rate: No charge

REGISTER - please include course name, date, your name, and preferred e-mail contact

YOUNG DIPLOMATS DAY (MQ 250)
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

2008
June 30, 2008
July 14, 2008
July 28, 2008
August 11, 2008

2009
June 30, 2009
July 14, 2009
July 27, 2009

An introduction to the world of diplomacy for children (grades 2-12) of USG employees working abroad . Participants learn how an embassy and consulate are organized, learn how to explain American culture, holidays and values to their peers, and identify and practice basic social skills (introductions, appropriate forms of address, and cultural differences in gestures, body language and dress).

State tuition rate: No charge
Non-State tuition rate: No charge

REGISTER - please include course name, date, your name, and preferred e-mail contact