The Professional Development and Study Abroad Program

Applications are now open for The Professional Development and Study Abroad Program in the Dominican Republic

June 26-30, 2023 in New York City and July 3-9, 2023 in the Dominican Republic

The Summer Professional Development Program on the Education of Dominicans is an international teacher training offered by Hostos Community College in collaboration with New York City CUNY colleges, New York City Public Schools, CBO-Cultural Centers and Higher Learning Institutions, and the Ministry of Education in the Dominican Republic.

This intensive three-week program of workshops, seminars, and field research is designed and facilitated by CUNY faculty, staff and New York City Department of Education administrators. Other participants include NYC higher education educators and their counterparts’ schools.

Participants acquire a deeper understanding of the Latin American educational system, the New York City immigrant experience, as well as the socio-economic and cultural challenges to academic and career success.

The exchange supports professionals seeking to create more effective and inclusive learning and community services environments. Participants earn Continuing Teacher and Leader Education Hours (CTLE).

This successful program model has been in place for more than 3 decades.

For more information on the program, and to apply, please contact Gerson Peña, Administrative Assistant to the Dean gpena@hostos.cuny.edu or 718.664.2752

Ana Garcia-Reyes Program Coordinator Dean, Community Relations