The Institute for Global Learning develops and curates resources that help schools develop, evaluate, and strengthen their global education programs. Drawing on research, benchmarking, and the collective expertise of educators across our network, these resources translate effective practices into practical tools for schools.
From standards and self-assessment frameworks to publications and case studies, Institute for Global Learning’s resources support educators and school leaders in assessing programs, identifying opportunities for growth, and implementing effective global education practices.Whether you are launching a new initiative or refining an established program, these resources are designed to support continuous improvement and meaningful global learning.
NEW!
SECOND EDITION
An Annotated Guide to Global Education:
Standards and Practices from the Institute for Global Learning Community
Drawing on years of research, collaboration, and the collective expertise of member schools, Institute for Global Learning has identified six key areas that serve as benchmarks for effective global education practice:
- Vision and Purpose
- Governance and Leadership
- Teaching and Learning
- Stakeholder Communications
- Program Management
- Risk Management
This updated Guide offers an overview of each standard, along with examples of how member schools are putting these principles into practice. The current edition reflects the evolving landscape of global education, incorporating emerging priorities, innovative approaches, and lessons learned from member schools.
The Institute for Global Learning Global Education Standards provide a framework that characterizes model global education programs and professional practice. Schools may use the standards to develop new programs, assess and improve existing initiatives, design professional learning opportunities, and communicate their guiding principles and practices to stakeholders.
Global education programs are most effective when they are grounded in a clear vision, aligned systems, and shared benchmarks for quality. As the field continues to evolve, the frameworks we use to assess and strengthen our work must evolve as well.
This essential resource can support schools in developing, reviewing, refining, or enhancing their global programs.
Browse the Annotated Guide’s Table of Contents, Preface, Acknowledgements, and Introduction.
Intercultural Dialogue:
A Field Guide for Educators & Schools
The Intercultural Dialogue Field Guide provides a practical framework for integrating dialogue into teaching and learning to develop competencies such as perspective-taking and intercultural communication. It outlines a structured approach to preparation, facilitation, reflection, and extending dialogue beyond the classroom, supported by models and implementation tools.
This over 100 page publication, the first of its kind in K through 12 global education, supports educators and student leaders in bringing dialogue into classrooms and programs. Developed with contributions from 22 schools across the Institute for Global Learning network, it includes input from educator and student leaders.
Member School Resource Library
The member school resource library contains an abundance of resources shared by member schools, including forms, policies, handbooks, vetting checklists, curriculum and articles. Benchmark Data reports and analysis are also uploaded to the Resource Library. Member schools have continuous access to and download ability from this wealth of knowledge.
The Resource Library is provided to member schools as a member benefit. Any person at a member school can request access through the link below.
Designing Curriculum for an Interconnected World:
Tools and resources for developing global competency-based curriculum across the school
One of the many resources included in the member schools resource library is this global curriculum design toolkit that reflects Institute for Global Learning’s mission to support member schools to bring global perspectives, global issues, and global competencies into their teaching and learning to empower their students as global citizens. This free toolkit for member schools was developed over a number of years in response to requests for a resource to support classroom teachers as they seek to develop this kind of curricula, in the classroom and beyond.
Toolkit Contents
Distinguishing a “Global” Curriculum
What do we mean by curriculum? What distinguishes a learning experience as “global”?
What can it look like when a curriculum integrates global content and/or global competencies?
Global Competencies as Curricular Goals
Identifying Competencies and Learning Outcomes;
Guiding Questions for Designing Competency-Driven Global Experiences
Backward-Designing Experiences around Global Competencies
Global Curriculum Development Template;
Post-Lesson Reflection and Goal-Setting Template
Evaluating and Further Developing a Global Curriculum
A Rubric for Evaluating Competency-Driven Global Curricula;
Considerations of a Global Curriculum: A Self-Assessment and Development Tool
Sample Curriculum from Schools
Glossary & Resources
Everything at Institute for Global Learning is developed with the support of the network’s collaborative “hive mind.” However, for this text, particular thanks go to Manjula Salomon; Adrianna Truby, Palmer Trinity School (FL); Karina Baum, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (MA); Melody Fox-Ahmed and Eva Cavaleri, National Cathedral School (D.C.); Laura Bowe, Aman Samra, and Emily Decker, King School (CT); and Melissa Brown and Kelly Randall, Holton-Arms Schools (MD), as well as to the primary author, Chad Detloff, GEBG’s Director of Professional Learning and Curriculum.
Member schools can access this toolkit in the resource library.
Interconnected
Every year, Institute for Global Learning publishes our annual magazine Interconnected.
Interconnected features research, thought leadership, school-based innovations, and emerging practices in global education.
An annual copy of Interconnected is included with membership for all Institute for Global Learning member schools.
