The Interchange Institute
The Interchange Institute is a not-for-profit research organization established in 1997 by Dr. Anne P Copeland. The work of smoothing intercultural transitions has never been so critical. The work of helping others understand us and of coming to understand others is our mission. We conduct research on the process of intercultural transition, produce publications to assist newcomers to the US, design and deliver specialized cross-cultural training workshops, and train and consult to professionals in the field. Read more about The Interchange Institute. The sidebar on the left provides additional navigation for our site.
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Understanding American Schools, Fourth Edition arrived October 2011 from the printer. This valuable book guides newcomers from around the world through the challenges of understanding the US school system, from pre-school through high school. The Fourth Edition includes the latest statistics, web sites, and international comparisons, and a discussion of the new and sometimes controversial role of the federal government in overseeing education in the US.
Hello! USA, 5th Edition was published in September 2011. This classic book has helped over 15,000 newcomers make a smooth and informed entry into the US. The Fifth Edition includes updates of every URL and telephone number, plus pages and pages of brand new material on getting connected on line, registering for school, searching for a home, banking, shopping, cooking, finding medical care and more. Now available in electronic format on Amazon.com. Don't have a Kindle? Free Kindle readers available from Amazon which allows you to read Kindle books on most electronic devices. Welcome to Boston A Guide for International Newcomers, 10th Edition has just (June 2011) been published and is now available from our webstore. As in previous years it has been updated for the most current and accurate information for Boston. It is a reliable, detailed and complete resource. In Their Own Voice: Intercultural Meaning in Everyday Stories published May 2011, is a collection of stories written by people who have moved to the United States from another country and culture. In the authentic, personal, everyday moments portrayed here and the commentary that accompanies each story, we gain precious access to the thinking and action behind the value differences that reveal themselves at work and in our daily lives. All of these publications are available through our order form. Check out recent additions to our E-NOTES...including the most recent issue Three Charts and a Gift, December 2011.
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Upcoming Training Sessions March 22-23, 2012, New York, NY (co-sponsored by Girl Scounts Overseas May 10-11, 2012, Los Angeles, CA, co-sponsored by Journey's End Relocation June 11-12, 2012, Boston, MA October 2012, TBA November 2012, TBA
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"Of all the Intercultural training programs out there, the Interchange Institute is the smartest one around because of its President and Founder, Anne Copeland. She’s brainy in an accessible way that gives teaching and training a good name. She knows when to deliver information and when to pull back and let the students take charge. She is inspiring. A rarity in the field. And a darned nice human being. You will be prepared for Intercultural training no doubt when you enroll in this program."....Lisa La Valle-Finan, getGlobalized , 2010
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