Visiting International Teacher Program

The Visiting International Teachers program allows certified teachers from Spain to teach in Kansas schools for a period of one to five years. Teachers are hired to teach a variety of subjects at all levels, although the majority teach 7th to 12th grade math, science and Spanish. Visiting teachers provide Kansas students an exciting opportunity to learn about the world and other cultures. This exchange visitor program operates under the auspices of the Fulbright Hays Act. Districts match visiting teachers with a volunteer community mentor who helps them adjust to living in the United States for their short tenure. Through this program, many Kansans have made friends with people beyond our borders, which is the purpose of the Fulbright Hays Act.

KSDE Visiting International Teacher Program Overview

 TitleDescriptionCategory
Kansas Visiting International Teacher TimelineThis calendar serves all Kansas participants.PDF
Program Fees and Estimated Expenses of the KSDE Exchange Visitor ProgramInformation about the fees and expenses a potential visiting international teacher might expect; a sample budget based on an average starting salary of $46,100 for teachers in the KSDE Visiting International Teacher Program (Exchange Visitor Program).PDF

For School Districts

 TitleDescriptionCategory
Handbook for Teachers and DistrictsKansas VIT 2026-2027 Handbook. This short document outlines the roles and responsibilities of teachers and their school districts. It also contains general information about the program.PDF
Letter of IntentThe 2026-2027 Letter of Intent is due Friday, February 27, 2026.PDF

For Visiting International Teachers

 TitleDescriptionCategory
Agreement to Teach in KansasAfter accepting a job offer from a district, the teacher uses this form to supply information needed for visa documents.PDF
Handbook for Teachers and DistrictsThis short document outlines the roles and responsibilities of teachers and their school districts. It also contains general information about the program.PDF
Link to Spanish Ministry of Education Link
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)"Current members" of this organization are approved for credential evaluations for teacher licensure by KSDE.Link
Applying for a Driver's License or State ID CardSource: www.ice.gov/Link

Professional Information

 TitleDescriptionCategory
Kansas World Language AssociationProfessional organization for teachersLink
World Language ResourcesKSDE World Language Home pageLink

Cultural and Community Information

 TitleDescriptionCategory
Kansas City International Airport Link
State of Kansas See Living, Education, Travel & Tourism, and Facts and History Link
There's No Place Like Kansas (Visitors Guide)Calendar of events, things to do, dining, lodging, and shoppingLink
Weather UndergroundEnter the zip code for your town in the search bar at upper right, to get current weather conditions or watch a recent radar loop. Link
Exploring Historical Sites in KansasPlan to visit historical sites yourself, or take your students. Link
Kansas Driver's LicenseThe Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles issues driver's licenses; it is part of the Kansas State Department of Revenue.Link
Kansas Official State Maps Link

Visiting International Teachers Contact:

Sarah Nelson 
(785) 296-7801
sarah.nelson@ksde.gov

Deputy Commissioner:
Division of Learning Services

Dr. Renee Nugent
(785) 296-2303
renee.nugent@ksde.gov

Director: 
Career, Standards and Assessment

Beth Fultz
(785) 296-4639
beth.fultz@ksde.gov

Assistant Director: 
Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Natalie D. Clark
(785) 296-4351
​natalie.clark@ksde.gov

Assistant Director: 
Curricular Standards

Jennifer Hamlet
(785) 296-8447
jennifer.hamlet@ksde.gov


Assistant Director: 
Assessment

Julie Ewing
(785) 296-2325
julie.ewing@ksde.gov

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