Focus Area: IB Infused Teaching and Learning
Success Looks Like This
Year One (2022-23) and Year Two (2023-24)
During 2023-2024 school year, IB Coordinators will use various interpretive services to support understanding of IB programming for families who speak languages other than English.
See also: Communication & Engagement
Activities
Language Line is used across the division by supervisors, office staff, teachers to communicate with families who speak a language other than English.
In-person interpreters used to communicate with families who speak a language other than English.
Evidence and Performance Measurements
Interpretation headsets used
PYP Exhibition Parent Information Session.
at MHS IB Information Night.
Beginning in Fall 2023, IB coordinators and related staff members will meet weekly to plan communications to the public with information regarding the IB continuum in FCCPS.
See also: Communication & Engagement
Activities
"IB Corner" feature runs regularly in Morning Announcements to increase community understanding.
PYP Webpages for all elementary schools updated and coordinated.
PYP Coordinator presenting to parents at all three schools.
Evidence and Performance Measurements
Elementary PYP Webpage for Jessie Thackrey Preschool, Mt. Daniel Elementary School, Oak Street Elementary School
Secondary IB Webpage includes IB Pathways for Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-Related Programme (CP).
IB Corner Example
By 2024 more than 75% of parents/guardians will agree that every classroom in FCCPS is infused with IB instructional practices.
Activities
December 2022 IB Coordinators worked together to revise the webpage that explains the similarities and differences among Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Career-Related Programme, and Diploma Programme.
Parent Coffees and presentations throughout Winter 2022 provided opportunities for parents to understand the pathways.
Videos of the programs are available for on-demand viewing.
Meridian HS PTSA Parent Liaison working with IB Coordinators to share parent concerns.
Parent Survey in Spring 2022 will include questions to gauge understanding of IB in all grades.
Evidence and Performance Measurements
December 2022 IB Pathways Powerpoint