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IBNA Annual Regional Conference Bahamas, 2006

In an effort to address this goal there was a recognition that definitions of access would be as varied as our IB family ... Providing buildings and transportProviding resources and supplies Providing equitable opportunities to all students Closing the achievement gap Affordability Opening

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IBNA Annual Regional Conference Bahamas, 2006

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    1. IBNA Annual Regional Conference Bahamas, 2006 DEFINING ACCESS

    2. In an effort to address this goal there was a recognition that definitions of access would be as varied as our IB family .. Providing buildings and transport Providing resources and supplies Providing equitable opportunities to all students Closing the achievement gap Affordability Opening doors to previously excluded students Providing variety in programming structures and reviewing current views on who to serve

    3. In order to build common understanding for the region. and to: ~provide direction for broadening access ~inform policy decisions ~give meaning to the strategic goals

    4. PROCESS

    5. The IBNA Statement on Access The continuum of IB programs is designed to prepare and motivate students to reach their potential and become active lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and global citizens. IB strongly encourages schools, districts and practitioners in their efforts to offer all students the opportunity to succeed in a coherent K-12 continuum of IB programs that is reflective of each schools population.

    6. Respondent observations during the definition process .. *A definition on access is needed *Access is twofold: a.including those previously left out for varied reasons b. no access because of affordability or dont know about the program *The prime factor for student success in the IB programs is motivation *Broadening access will signify a need for more: training, support for students, communication, promotion and informing about all the programs. *Students are frequently sorted and sifted for program entry and changing this will take time. *IB program value is not only in the intellectual growth of students, but also in the sense of community and humanity they gain. *The K-12 continuum is one of the greatest features of the IB All students deserve to have the IB experience.

    8. Implications The access statement draws attention to the following important concepts: Adequate preparation through participation in the full continuum of IB programmes leading to the Diploma Programme Equal opportunity to learn by offering all students an opportunity to succeed in IB programmes Diversity that reflects the overall school population

    9. A brief discussion and feedback Using the sheet provided, turn and talk to 3 or 4 of your proximate colleagues. Share the following questions and briefly record your points. Be prepared to share one answer to each question with the larger group. What our school/district(s) are currently doing to support this philosophy? What our school/district(s) will need to do differently in order to support this philosophy?

    10. For more information, please contact Ms. Beth Brock Head of Research, Development and Communications IB North America 212.696.4464 or beth.brock@ibo.org.

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