The International Travel Program provides opportunities for members to interact with colleagues abroad, learn about schooling in other nations, and sample the culture in various countries. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, educators facing common challenges can learn much from sharing ideas and debating policies with their counterparts in other countries through this professional development program.
International Travel Scholarships
In 1980 Gerald and Vickie Read created an endowment that provides scholarships for members to participate in in the PDK travel program. PLT members, PDK members, and FEA adult advisers may apply for one of these scholarships to help offset the cost of the international study tours.
We are no longer accepting scholarship applications for the October 2013 Dublin/London study tour.
Open enrollment for this trip will begin June 3, after all scholarships have been awarded and scholarship recipients are registered for the trip.
Questions? E-mail scholarships@pdkintl.org
Travel to Dublin/London with PDK and EF
October 14-23, 2013
PDK is teaming up with EF, an international tour group, to offer a 10-day trip to Dublin and London in fall 2013. This trip is available to:
- Pi Lambda Theta members;
- PDK International members; and
- Future Educators Association adult advisors.
This trip provides an exciting blend of professional development opportunities and sightseeing, including sessions with education leaders in each city and trips to historic locales, such as St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Shakespeare’s birthplace. Professional development credits will be available through EF. (For a detailed itinerary, see below.)
Cost and Itinerary
The estimated tour cost*
With New York City (NYC) as the departure and return city: $2,729
With Atlanta (ATL) as the departure and return city: $2,729
With Chicago (ORD) as the departure and return city: $2,729
With Dallas-Fort Worth as the departure and return city: $2,729
With Los Angeles as the departure and return city: $2,729
Land only travel through EF: $1,595 (For land only, please contact EF directly to receive complete details, forms, and requirements.)
*EF can provide a detailed price quote out of your gateway. For prices and more information call EF at 877-253-5360. All fees are subject to change.
Prices include:
▪ Round-trip airfare
▪ Hotels
▪ Airport transfers, transportation between destination cities and transportation to all included activities
▪ Cruises, trains or ferries as specified
▪ Guided sightseeing and walking tours
▪ Opportunities to hear from education leaders in Dublin and London and a school visit
▪ One evening in North Wales
▪ Breakfast daily, lunch on day 6, and dinner on days 2-5 and 7-9
▪ Entrance fees to select attractions
Dublin/London Itinerary, October 14-23, 2013
Day 1 • Flight
Overnight flight to Dublin.
Day 2 • Dublin
Arrive in Dublin and take a guided walking tour of the city.
Day 3 • Dublin
Take a guided tour of St. Stephen’s Green, Phoenix Park, Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and other landmarks.
Day 4 • Dublin
Speak with education leaders in Dublin about the latest education trends and practices.
Day 5 • Holyhead, Wales
Take a ferry from Dublin to Holyhead, Wales, and visit a Welsh castle. Spend the night in North Wales.
Day 6 • England
Travel to England. Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace, and end the day in London.
Day 7 • London
Take a guided tour of London.
Days 8 and 9 • London
Speak with education leaders in London about their latest education reform practices and visit a local school.
Day 10 • Flight
Travel to the airport where you will check in for your return flight home.
