Workshops and Training

GAPP webinars

Become a GAPP coordinator and take your students on an exciting trip to Germany, where they will get to know the language, culture, and everyday life of the partner country! We offer information workshops and scholarships and support you from start to finish. To find out more about how to lead an in-person transatlantic exchange, register for one of our upcoming webinars.

German-American Virtual Exchange (GAVE) Webinars

GAVE (German American Virtual Exchange) is GAPP’s virtual exchange program. In this webinar you will learn how a GAVE enables you to offer your students a cultural exchange with a partner school in Germany without travelling, and about the framework, materials, and support available to teachers in this free program.

GAPP offers students at secondary schools in Germany with an active GAPP partnership the opportunity to participate in a long-term exchange, either for a semester or a full academic year, at their U.S. partner school.

This webinar is designed for:
- American coordinators and host schools in the United States
- GAPP teachers in Germany interested in expanding exchange opportunities
- German students who have previously taken part in a short-term GAPP exchange and are considering an extended stay (5–12 months) at their U.S. partner school

Participants will gain clarity on the following:
-The structure and objectives of the long-term exchange program within GAPP
-The application process for the J-1 visa, including timelines and required documentation
-Roles and expectations of students, schools, and host families
-Support and resources provided by GAPP throughout the exchange

We all know that German teachers spend quite a bit of time recruiting for their programs. Why not save yourself a bit of time? This free lesson plan is geared towards German teachers wishing to get elementary school students in their community excited about German. It has all the materials you need, including step by step instructions. So why wait? Just connect with an elementary school teacher, make copies, and show elementary school kids how fun German can be!