Publications

Overseas Moves

NEW! Overseas Special Education Reference Guide (under construction)

A comprehensive resource for all employees and family members relocating overseas with a child with special education needs.

Foreign Service Assignment Notebook: What Do I Do Now?

A comprehensive guide to preparing for an overseas move

Protocol

Protocol for the Modern Dipomat (PDF)

A booklet designed to help readers master the basics of diplomatic protocol

Bibliography of Protocol Resources (PDF)

Extensive listing of protocol-related books and Internet sites

Job Search

Career Transition Center monthly newsletters

Articles, resources, and announcements related to the job search process

Training

Foreign Affairs Community Life Skills Training Continuum (3 MB PDF)

Listing of Transition Center services and courses that apply to Foreign Service generalists, specialists, Civil Service employees on excursion tours, foreign affairs employees from other agencies, family members, and children

Reference Materials

Glossary of Terms and Acronyms (PDF)

The symbols you need to know, from A (Bureau of Administration) to WTO (World Trade Organization)

List of Cross-Cultural Books at OBC (PDF)

Books on cultural and cross-cultural topics that are available at the OBC Information Center

--  Navigating the System - ECS Power Point [4775 Kb]
--  Article and Resources - Yahoo List group [73 Kb]
--  Article - Special Needs and the Foreign Service - by Dr. Pam Ward [75 Kb]
--  Article - Taking a Special Needs Child Overseas? by R. Grappo [81 Kb]
--  Parent to Parent Support Session [156 Kb]
--  Parent to Parent Session - additional points [152 Kb]
--  Parent to Parent Support - Joan Yen and Dianna Rooney [794 Kb]
--  FLO CLO Role in special education needs - Handout to Families [76 Kb]
--  FLO Support for Families - Transcript of Presentation - Bridget Roddy, Education Program Specialist [54 Kb]
--  Post Information - Overseas Briefing Center - Personal Post Insights & Special Needs Resources [189 Kb]
--  Post Information - Overseas Briefing Center - Connie Hansen [357 Kb]
--  Educating My Child - Office of Overseas Schools - Dr. Pam Ward [645 Kb]
--  Navigating the System - Employee Consultation Service - Additional Points by Dr. Piotroski [76 Kb]
--  Introduction Key Points from Ambassador Rose Likins [133 Kb]
--  Overseas Special Education Reference Guide