Literacy & Evangelism International 1800 S. Jackson Avenue Tulsa OK 74107-1897 USA Phone 918-585-3826 Fax 918-585-3224 www.literacyevangelism.org Training Applicant, Thank you for requesting an application form to attend our International Literacy Training Institute (ILTI), to be held from June 8 to 28, 2019, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This year, the format of ITLI has changed. We will be offering a three-week modular training, in which participants will choose the particular training modules that fit with their interests and calling. Specifically, in addition to common modules that all ILTI participants will complete, you will choose between Leading a Literacy Ministry: English and Leading a Literacy Ministry: Non-English, and also between English as a Second Language and Primer Construction. This will allow you to focus on what s important to you. We have also added the option to complete this application online instead of sending in the application documents. Please visit our website for more information: www.literacyevangelism.org/ilti As you fill out this application, make sure all documents are completed and signed before you return it. Please note that you must be able to speak English proficiently and also to read and write English well in order to be accepted for this ILTI. Applications will not be considered until all parts are returned. Applications for non-us Citizens cannot be considered after March 20, and for US Citizens after May 30, 2019. The parts you need to return are: 1) Form for Sponsoring Organizations (optional for US Citizens) 2) Application Form 3) Emergency Medical Information Form 4) Photo of Applicant 5) Application Fee ($30 US); if you are unable to send the application fee, please let us know. We may be able to accept it upon your arrival in Tulsa for ILTI. When you have completed all the application documents, please send them to: International Literacy Training Institute Applications Literacy & Evangelism International 1800 S. Jackson Avenue Tulsa OK 74107-1897, USA or ILTI@literacyinternational.net If you need a U.S. visa, please start the application process as soon as possible, once you are accepted for the training. You should apply for a tourist visa, not a student visa. Please note that a literacy ministry requires teamwork. Literacy & Evangelism International (LEI) is committed to working with local churches, Christian organizations, and mission agencies in order to fulfill Christ s Commission. You will be asked to identify on your application which of these groups you will be working with to fulfill your literacy or ESL ministry. Thank you very much for your attention to the above details. We look forward to receiving your complete application. I wish you the Lord s blessing as you seek His guidance concerning this important training opportunity. Sincerely in Christ, Sid V. Rice President, LEI
LITERACY & EVANGELISM INTERNATIONAL International Literacy Training Institute (ILTI) June 8 28, 2019 APPLICATION FORM This application must be received by March 20, 2019 (applicants outside the USA) or by May 30, 2019 (applicants from the USA). The application fee of US $30 (non-refundable) should accompany the application (if you are unable to send the application fee, please let us know; we may be able to accept it upon your arrival in Tulsa for ILTI). This fee is not applicable to any other fee or subsequent training. Please Note: Applicant must be proficient in the English language. In addition, all accepted applicants agree to put into practice the skills learned at ILTI by teaching a literacy (for non-readers) and/or an English Language Ministry class (for learning English) within 3 months of graduation from ILTI. Please print: 1. Name: Preferred First Name: 2. Present Address 3. Telephone: Fax: E-mail: 4. Sex: Date of Birth: Single: Married: Divorced: Widowed: Citizen of: 5. What level of formal education have you completed? 6. Name, address, e-mail, and phone number of sponsoring church or organization. 7. Name, address, e-mail, and phone number of the person you will be responsible to in your literacy ministry: 8. All participants must speak and understand English proficiently in order to attend the ILTI. Are you fluent in reading, understanding, and speaking English? Yes No 9. How/Where/From whom did you learn about our Training Institute? (Please be specific.) 10. Cost of attendance, including tuition and room and board, is US $1,195. Most books and resources for the course will be in digital form (included in tuition fee). The cost will be reduced to US $995 for those who bring their own Windows-based laptops that meet our minimum technical specifications. Please e-mail ilti@literacyinternational.net for details. NOTE: An extra charge will be added to the training fees to provide health insurance for those who do not have their own insurance. Please call or write for more details. A small scholarship may be granted subject to the availability of funds and the number of requests received. Early applications and non-us applicants will be given priority. Please note that only partial scholarships will be granted, and these will be applied only to tuition and room and board.
Scholarships do not include transportation expenses; participants and/or their sponsoring organizations will be fully responsible for travel to and from the Tulsa area. Scholarship needed? Yes No All fees must be paid by the third day of the course, June 10, 2019. Please note that we may need to limit the total number of participants that attend ILTI depending on lodging availability. Accepted applicants must provide us with a confirmed travel itinerary (flight and/or bus information) in order to guarantee a spot at ILTI. If a limit on participants is imposed, we will institute it on a first-come, first-serve basis according to when each applicant provides us with his or her travel itinerary. We will keep all applicants informed by e-mail as we approach our limit; please do not hesitate to contact us before you purchase your tickets to verify space availability. In order to keep training fees as low as possible, ALL PARTICIPANTS are required to give one hour each day to Community Living Assignments (e.g. cleaning, maintenance tasks, food preparation etc.) It is not permitted to be involved in any kind of fundraising activities during the training period. Sale of merchandise on the campus is prohibited. Due to the intensity of the training, there will be no time to travel on out-of-state trips during the training period. Any outside activities not connected with the training are discouraged. Activities that cause you to miss training sessions may prevent you from being considered to have successfully completed the training. Please send the completed application form, requested documents, and the application fee (US $30) to the following address: International Literacy Training Institute Applications Literacy & Evangelism International 1800 S. Jackson Avenue Tulsa OK 74107-1897, USA Phone: (918) 585-3826 Fax: (918) 585-3224 OR: E-mail: ILTI@literacyinternational.net Please read and sign this release: By signing this training application form I give permission for Literacy & Evangelism International to use any photos or other visual recordings of me for promotional and training purposes of LEI s ministry and the Institute. Signature: Date: If you do not want to have your image (photo/video) publicly shared or distributed (e.g., on Facebook, etc.), please check the following box: SMOKING, ALCOHOL AND NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ARE PROHIBITED 11. Please write the following: A. Your Christian testimony
B. Briefly describe your experience in Christian ministry and literacy C. Explain briefly why you believe this training is important for you and how you expect to use this training. D. Please give the name, address, phone number and email (if available) of three references, including the pastor of your home church.
E. ILTI 2019 will consist of three weeks of training. During the first two weeks, you will be able to choose one option from each of two sets of elective course modules, based on your ministry interests and calling. Please check the following boxes to indicate which module from each set you plan to attend. Choose ONE of the following Week 1 modules: Leading a Literacy Ministry: English This module is intended for those who plan to develop a literacy ministry for speakers of English to read in English. Leading a Literacy Ministry: Non-English This module is intended for those who plan to develop a literacy ministry for speakers of a language other than English to read in that language. And also choose ONE of the following Week 2 modules: Primer Construction This module is intended for those who plan to be involved in creating a LEI primer in a language in which we do not currently have a primer. Primers are the books used to teach non-readers how to read in their native language. English as a Second Language This module is intended for those who plan to develop a ministry teaching English as a second or foreign language to those who do not speak English. International Literacy Training Institute (ILTI) - Tulsa June 8 28, 2019 Emergency Medical Information *Short-term, emergency only, health insurance coverage will be added to the course fees if you do not have your own health insurance. Name: Address: Person to be contacted in case of an emergency:
His/her address: Emergency phone number: Emergency E-mail: ================================================================================= MEDICATIONS: List all medications that you are now taking: List all medications that you are allergic to: NOTE: If you are on regular medication (e.g. medicine for diabetes, high blood pressure, malaria, etc.) please make sure that you have a sufficient supply to last through the entire period of the training. Most medicines are not available over the counter and need special prescription by a physician. USE OF ANY MEDICATIONS NOT LISTED ABOVE WILL BE REASON FOR DISMISSAL. ================================================================================= OTHER MEDICAL HISTORY: List any past medical conditions, past surgeries and current medical problems, whether or not you are currently receiving treatment: List any other known allergies (foods, insect bites, environmental, etc.): Do you have a persistent cough? weight loss? night sweats? Do you have or have you ever had tuberculosis (TB)? Do you have or have you ever had malaria? Is there anything else that pertains to your medical history that will help us if an emergency arises?: *List any dietary (food) restrictions: Do you have any disabilities that we need to be aware of in order to help you succeed at ILTI? NOTE: There are three floors with connecting stairs (no elevators) in the training facility.
q Yes q No If Yes, please explain. Do you have any special seating needs (for example, at the front of the classroom for vision or hearing purposes)? q Yes q No If Yes, please state your seating need. For women: Are you pregnant? q Yes q No If you are pregnant, you must cover any prenatal care. Please sign below to acknowledge that everything on this form is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge: Signed: For those who do not have medical insurance, temporary medical insurance will be provided during the Tulsa ILTI at an extra charge. Those who already have medical insurance are requested to fill out the insurance information below. MEDICAL INSURANCE CARRIER: POLICY #: List the insurance requirements in case of emergency: NOTE: LITERACY & EVANGELISM INTERNATIONAL (LEI) WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY MISFORTUNE (ACCIDENT, ILLNESS, LOSS OF BELONGINGS, ETC.) THAT MAY HAPPEN TO PARTICIPANTS WHILE ATTENDING THE INTERNATIONAL LITERACY TRAINING INSTITUTE. *LEI cannot provide special diets, such as that required for diabetics or vegetarians. The meals provided will have enough variety for most people.
Notes for ILTI Applicants to Remember: Due to the intensity of the training, there will be no time to travel on an out-of-state trip during the training period. Outside activities not connected with the International Literacy Training Institute are discouraged. Please let us know if you will need to attend a family or friend s event during ILTI. Please make sure to provide us with your confirmed travel itinerary as soon as possible after you are accepted in order to guarantee your spot at ILTI. As you plan to book your travel, make sure that your destination is Tulsa, Oklahoma. The local airport is Tulsa International Airport (TUL). ILTI staff will NOT be able to provide transportation for you from Oklahoma City or other locations to Tulsa, so please do not book flights that do not ultimately arrive in Tulsa. If you do, you will be responsible for your own transportation to Tulsa. The courses are intensive with evening work and testing of subject knowledge required. During the week there will be little leisure time. There will be some planned social activities and outings on the second weekend. It is not permitted to be involved in any kind of fundraising activities during the training period. Sale of merchandise on the campus is prohibited. During your stay at our dormitory: Clothing may be casual, but should be modest. Climate in Tulsa is very hot and humid in June and July, temperatures between 80-100F. Nights are generally cooler, between 70-80F. The dorm is air conditioned, and the temperature will be kept moderate. If you cannot tolerate air conditioning, you may want to bring a light sweater or jacket. There may be weekend activities that friends of LEI are hosting, which may include swimming in our host family s pool. However, this is optional. If you are interested, you may bring modest swimming attire for these occasions and don t forget the sunscreen, if needed. It would be good to bring some sturdy walking shoes for weekend events. There will also be a chance to play volleyball and take walks in the area surrounding LEI. Laundry facilities are provided. You will be responsible for doing your own laundry. There is a fee of $1.00 per load, for the washer and dryer. Linens, blankets, towels & washcloths, and pillows are provided. The dorm rooms are small single or double rooms. Bathrooms are shared quad bathrooms. Sexes are separated into different quads.