Instructions for Drafting the Letter of Commitment

ITEN WORKSHOPS

2nd Edition: 2018

Instructions for Drafting the Letter of Commitment

Dear Applicant,

As stated in the Call for Applications, each institution applying for theITEN Workshops must include and submit a letter of commitment with the application. This letter must:

1. Contain a header and/or footer with the logo of the institution, name, address and contact information

1. Be addressed to:

Maryse Robert

Acting Director

Department of Human Development, Education and Employment

Organization of American States

1. State that the institution will:

a)Carry out all activities outlined in the proposal within the projected time-frame and indicated schedule;

b)Express their interest in implementing, together with ITEN, the ITEN Workshops co-certifying the participants who successfully complete the course (at least 40 participants trained directly by ITEN; and 400 teachers trained by the trainers);

c)Assign an official of the Ministry or Secretariat of Education as the ITEN local contact and person responsible for the implementation of the workshops;

d)Select and nominate XXparticipants from their school districts to attend the ITEN Workshop, and who will train XX teachers after the completion of the Workshop (Please note participants must have the skills and experience necessary to train other teachers; and at least 40 participants to receive the initial training must be assigned and 400 to be trained by the trainers);

e)Provide all the necessary on-site instruments for the success of the workshop, such as venue, materials, projectors, etc., which may be partially covered with the financial support provided by ITEN as stated in the Call for Proposals;

f)Carry out the monitoring and evaluation as planned, including observing the teachers being trained by trainers, community projects implemented, etc.;

g)Prepare midterm and final reports of the activity as well as participating on interviews and surveys as requested by ITEN;

h)Reimburse the OAS-ITEN, should the Ministry/Secretariat or Institution cancel the workshop after logistical arrangements have been made, including the return of the grant and fees already paid for the specialists travelling.

1. Be signed by the official representative for the Ministry or the delegated authority of the Institution under whose authority the activities in the proposal will be carried out. Signature must contain clear name and position.

In case of any questions regarding this letter of commitment, please contact Nathalia Khayat at or +1 202 370 0685.

Regards,

The ITEN Team