Programs offered by regional sites are accessible to K-12 teachers, from low-performing schools and district, especially those partnered with the site in long-term collaborative relationships. Although the majority of participants teach history/social science subjects and courses, teachers with primary interests in other content areas are especially welcome. Since few international topics can be taught effectively or learned successfully without drawing on the contributions of many disciplines, international studies programs are, by design, interdisciplinary.

Practice varies among the regional sites regarding participation fees and stipends. Stipends are sometimes available for extended and invitational institute participants, but sponsoring schools and districts are usually expected to provide program fee support and released time to enable participating teachers to engage in additional leadership development or program activities in the school or district.

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