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IB Head Council. Welcome and Introductions Summary of the Head Council’s Work and a Look Ahead at 2012-2013 Scaffolding Skills from the PYP to the MYP. 2011-2012 Head Council. Developed the Washington Township IB Vision Toured Westlane Middle School Participated in a Student Panel
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IB Head Council • Welcome and Introductions • Summary of the Head Council’s Work and a Look Ahead at 2012-2013 • Scaffolding Skills from the PYP to the MYP
2011-2012 Head Council • Developed the Washington Township IB Vision • Toured Westlane Middle School • Participated in a Student Panel • Aligned Components of the Three IB Programs • Discussed How ELL Students Access the PYP and MYP • Brainstormed Potential PYP and MYP Practices • Community and Service • PYP and MYP Certificates • Prepared for Authorization • Invited Administrators from IPS to Speak about Authorization • Reviewed Elementary Policies for Authorization
2012-2013 Head Council • September – Scaffolding Skills • November – Enhancing IB Unit Planners with the Common Core • February – Preparing for MYP Application for Authorization • April – PYP Exhibition
Teaching With Poverty in Mind • Action Step for Teaching Students of Poverty • Embody Respect – Share the Decision Making in Class • Embed Social Skills – Teach Meet-and-Greet Skills and Turn Taking Skills • Alter the Environment – Use Cooperative Structures and Avoid Top-Down Authoritarian Approach • Empower Students – Role-Model How to Solve Real-World Problems • Build Core Skills – Attention, Focus, Sequencing, Problem-Solving, etc.
Tonight’s Task • Review the Transdisciplinary Skills/Approaches to Learning with your Group • Review the Sample Scope and Sequences • Scaffold the Assigned Skill for the Appropriate Grades with Students Should Be Able To…
Communicating the Message • Email • Faculty/Department Meeting • Steering Committee/Core Teams Next Meeting – November 12th