Preparation materials
These resources will help you plan and prepare you and your students for the cross-cultural exchange experience.
GAVE
Getting started
GAVE at a glance
Plan your exchange
The GAVE Program is divided into several phases: preparation phase, exchange phase, and the reflection and conclusion phase. We provide materials to support you in each of them. To get started join one of our upcoming webinars, explore the GAVE exchange materials, and register your exchange.
Student Recruitment
Download this flyer to help recruit students for your GAVE.Register your exchange
Are you a teacher in the U.S. leading or planning to start a GAVE exchange?
*If are looking for a partner school to start your virtual exchange with, please visit Partnerschulnetz.de to search interested schools and create a school profile.
Schools in Germany
If you are a school in Germany looking to take part in the GAVE program and need information about how to partner with an American school or have questions about launching, participation, or grants, please visit Kultusminister Konferenz Pädagogischer Austauschdienst.Virtual exchange materials
Exchange topics
The GAVE program is divided into student-centered topics that include introductory tasks and more in-depth exchange tasks. Topics include Music, Food, Sustainability, Sports and more!
Reflection materials
The culmination of the exchange experience involves reflecting on the program and meeting with your exchange partners as a group to present your projects. Our materials will guide you through this phase.
Special topics and virtual programs
GAPP offers special exchange topics and virtual programs to engage your students across a variety of interests. Why not try one of them?
Documentation and feedback
In order to receive certificates of participation we ask you to send us a documentation form along with samples of student work. We also welcome your feedback to improve GAVE.
