The International PDS in Cabarete, Dominican Republic provides opportunities for teacher candidates from Buffalo State to gain exposure to the Dominican culture and educational system by observing and working in local schools. Participants complete service learning activities with a not-for-profit organization and study the Spanish language. Buffalo State teacher candidates and faculty/staff travel to the Dominican Republic every other January for two and a half weeks.
Cabarete, Dominican Republic (view map) is located in the Caribbean on the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti. It is a small town on the northern coast in the province of Puerto Plata. Due to the trade winds and physical features that produce ideal wind and wave conditions, Cabarete is a destination noted worldwide for its beaches and reputation as a premier kitesurfing locale. Average daytime temperatures in January are 80F, with humidity and brief tropical showers. Spanish is the national language, however Haitian Creole, French, and English are commonly heard.
3 Mariposas Montessori
Mariposa DR Foundation
Cabarete Language Institute
Study: Fall Semester
Travel: mid-January (2+ weeks)
Overall estimate of approximately $4000 includes:
Final program costs are determined once all participants are enrolled. Some expenses are included in a one-time fee applied to Buffalo State tuition bill. Other expenses are paid separately by each student before and during travel.
Travel: January 2021
Coursework: Fall Semester 2020
Application Deadline: April 1, 2020
Applications are accepted through the School of Education Office of the Dean during open application periods only. Applicants must submit a completed application form with an essay of intent, one academic reference, and a copy of past grades and current course registration. Handwritten applications are acceptable.
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