June 4th, 2014

*What is IB PYP

*What is IB

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more

peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end, the IB

works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop

challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These

programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who understand that other

people, with their differences, can also be right.

*International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme

*Different from MYP(Middle Years Programme)

*Different from DP (Diploma Programme)

*What do you think IB PYP is?

*Orthodoxies

*PYP - …a curriculum framework

*The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a curriculum framework designed for students aged 3 to 12.

*It focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside.

*Cypress Park Inquiry in Action

*It is defined by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, explored using knowledge and skills derived from six subject areas, with a powerful emphasis on inquiry-based learning

TransdisciplinaryThemes

*Learner Profile

*Alignment with Education

Excellence

*engages students in relevant and meaningful experiences to inspire a lifelong love of learning” and it “create[s] and support[s] innovative practices and inquiry-based teaching and learning environments.”

*FAQ

*Will my child’s teacher be trained?

*What does the classroom look like?

*What about the costs?

*What the PYP classroom might

look like

*Student Fees

*An annual fee of $400 per student is anticipated. This is in alignment with other IB PYP schools in West Vancouver.

*Increased staffing

*.2 IB PYP Coordinator

*.3 Increased Kindergarten – Grade 7 Music Specialist = .7 Total Music Specialist time

*.3 Increased Kindergarten – Grade 7 PE Specialist = .7 Total PE Specialist time

*Outside Funding

*Federal French Board-held funds will be accessed to support the implementation of this program. As the IB PYP program resources are available in French, this will be an appropriate use of these funds.

*What do the costs cover?

* Shared Global Internationally recognized curriculum

* Connections to professional learning communities from around the world

* Increased staffing to provide collaborative time for teachers – specialists for students

* IB coordinator on staff

* Pro-d for staff including workshops and conferences

* Use of all IB curriculum and materials

* Funds for enrichment opportunities such as fieldtrips and guest speakers

* External support from consultants and evaluators

* Membership fees for IBO

*In short….

*The IB Primary Years Programme addresses students’ academic, social and emotional well-being

*encourages students to develop independence and to take responsibility for their own learning

*supports students’ efforts to gain understanding of the world and to function comfortably within it

*helps students establish personal values as a foundation upon which international-mindedness will develop and flourish.

*An aim of the PYP is to create a transdisciplinary curriculum that is engaging, relevant, challenging and significant for learners in the 3-12 age range.”

*Alignment with Education

Excellence

*engages students in relevant and meaningful experiences to inspire a lifelong love of learning” and it “create[s] and support[s] innovative practices and inquiry-based teaching and learning environments.”

*Other questions?

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