Customized Programs
Designed to meet each groups' specific needs, LPI's customized programs are modeled after the already established general programs while taking into consideration the goals of the group participating. With a variety of destinations, academic programs, and activities to choose from, LPI's customized programs give each group the flexibility to create a unique program and the assurance of a well-established study abroad provider and expert staff.
Customized Program Options
In collaboration with the LPI staff, faculty organizers may select from a variety of options when designing their customized program.
Choose from 10 different countries and 23 different program cities or a multi-city tour. (Spain, Argentina, Costa Rica, Chile, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, England, France and Italy) Determine the duration of the program Provide faculty, or using faculty provided by LPI Reserve the program exclusively for their students, or allow students from other high schools to participate Select specific excursions, or the excursions taken during LPI's general programs Select the appropriate accommodations (homestay, residence hall, and/or hotels.) Offer specific courses designed by the faculty, or select from courses offered by the host institution Determine the amount and type of credits issued
Customized Program Services
Pre-Departure Services
Assistance with program design and development Creation of specialized courses Publicity/advertising for the program Application processing and management of individual student files Payment processing Advising for students and parents regarding programs Pre-departure orientation meeting held at the high school campus Group travel planning Medical insurance plan for all program participants Housing arrangements
On-Site Services
Airport reception Transportation between the airport and program city and during excursions On-site orientations Cultural activities and excursions Facilities for academic programs (classrooms, computer and internet access, tutoring, etc.) Facilities for high school teachers (office space, computer and internet access, library access, etc.) Student and faculty accommodations Support from local LPI resident directors for all logistical needs and services Program assessment and evaluation
LPI Faculty Reference List
For reference information, please contact any of the following faculty who have traveled or worked with LPI in the past.
Joy Lewis-Mendez, lewismendez.joy@paideiaschool.org
The Paideia School, Atlanta, GA Linda Epstein, epstein.linda@paideiaschool.org
The Paideia School, Atlanta, GA Elizabeth Franks, lfranks@conroeisd.net
The Woodlands College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX Alice Berry, aberry@ehshouston.org
Episcopal High School, Houston, TX Susanna Plemons, plemons@hpisd.org
Higland Park High School, Dallas, TX Emily Moir, moire@hpisd.org
Highland Park High School, Dallas, TX Lisa Tames, Lisa.Tames@springbranchisd.com
Memorial High School, Houston, TX Erin McCraken, erin.mccracken@bc.dvusd.org
Boulder Creek High School, Anthem, AZ
Past Customized Programs
The Paideia School, Atlanta, GA: Guanajuato, Summer 2007, 2008, 2009; San José, Summer 2008, 2009 Episcopal High School, Houston, TX: Salamanca, Summer 2003; Granada, Summer 2004, 2007; Sevilla, Summer 2005, 2008, 2009 The Kinkaid School, Houston, TX: Salamanca, Guanajuato, Granada, and Buenos Aires, Winter Interim Term 1997-2008 The Woodlands College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX: Guanajuato, Spring Break 2007, 2009 St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Austin, TX: Santander, Summer 2001-2007 Boulder Creek High School, Anthem, AZ: Granada, Spain Summer 2006 Santa Susana High School, Simi Valley, CA: Spain, Spring Break Tour 2004; Spain, Summer Tour 2006 North Hall High School, Gainesville, GA: Salamanca, Summer 2005
Click on the following link for a printed version of the LPI Customized Programs Flyer and Questionnaire. (LPI Customized Programs Flyer and Questionnaire) Fill out the questionnaire and mail or fax it to us and an LPI representative will contact you shortly to begin planning your program.
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