Welcome to CEESA

CEESA is the Central and Eastern European Schools Association, one of several regional associations of US State Department sponsored American Overseas Schools. Explore our site for more information about us.

Summer Schedule 2008

Please note that the CEESA office is in summer mode and although regularly checked, email may not be delivered or answered daily. Please be patient. The office will reopen 12 August.

What CEESA Does

CEESA sponsors a wide variety of activities. Student activities include a Cultural Arts Festival, celebrations and sports of all kinds, and more. CEESA supports the teachers of its member schools with Teachers' Job-Alikes (JALs), and all kinds of resources. In addition there is the Annual Conference, bringing together 250 teachers for professional growth and social interaction. CEESA organizes several meetings in the year for school administrators for collaboration, planning and conversation.

On this site, you'll find links to the other regions, as well as to member schools, to regional activities and information, and to U.S. Government and State Department sites. Check our calendar for upcoming events and our Picture Gallery for images from recent events; if you are hosting an event, or planning to, read the detailed CEESA Activities Handbook. Find the latest information about what's new with CEESA in the on-line version of our newsletter. We have also included information and documents for organizations wishing to learn about CEESA membership.

The CEESA Strategic Plan

Core Values - CEESA believes:

• All people deserve to be treated fairly and with compassion and respect
• People have a responsibility to themselves and to the community
• People thrive in a supportive environment of learning and joy

Mission

• CEESA is a collaborative community of international schools which enhances effectiveness and inspires student learning and development.
• "CEESA... a collaborative community"

Vision

• CEESA members acively participate in the organization with a sense of common purpose
• CEESA provides extensive collaborative networks that improve school effectiveness
• CEESA celebrates the cultures of its regions and its schools
• CEESA supports the goals of its members to instill a genuine desire for community service and concern for global issues
• CEESA is a dynamic and prestigious organization

Strategic Objectives

• CEESA programs include a focus on culture, global issues, and/or service
• All member schools participate in collaborative projects that support the mission and vision

Delimiters - We will not:

• Pursue new activities without generating real, lasting support
• Fail to communicate
• Allow operational issues to interfere with out strategic focus