Module 4: Authorization Timeline for the programme implementation

Must-Haves:

1. Curriculum Alignment

   • Responsible: School committee

   • Evidence: Documented curriculum mapping showing alignment with programme standards and objectives.

2. Staff Training

   • Responsible: School committee

   • Evidence: Records of staff participation in programme-specific training sessions or workshops.

3. Resource Acquisition

   • Responsible: School committee

   • Evidence: Inventory of required resources obtained, such as textbooks, materials, and technology tools.

4. Assessment Framework

   • Responsible: School committee

   • Evidence: Documented assessment framework aligned with programme objectives and standards.

5. Parent and Community Engagement

   • Responsible: School committee

   • Evidence: Documentation of parent meetings, information sessions, or community events related to programme implementation.

Nice-to-Haves:

1. Enrichment Activities

   • Decision Maker: School committee

   • Evidence: Proposal for enrichment activities enhancing programme experience, approved by programme leadership.

2. Student Support Services

   • Decision Maker: Student Support Team

   • Evidence: Assessment of student needs and recommendations for support services integrated into programme implementation plan.

3. Advanced Technology

   • Decision Maker: School committee

   • Evidence: Assessment of technological needs and proposal for advanced technology integration, approved by the school.

4. Professional Development Opportunities

   • Decision Maker: School committee

   • Evidence: Survey or feedback indicating interest in additional professional development opportunities related to programme implementation.

     
     

By outlining these must-haves and nice-to-haves, the school can ensure a comprehensive and strategic approach to the authorization process may contribute to successful implementation.

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The IB's authorization process thoroughly supports and prepares a school to teach one or more IB programmes. In order to become an IB World School, a school must be authorized by the IB to offer one or more IB programmes.

The authorization process has three primary aims.

• To provide guidance and support to schools as they work towards authorization

• To confirm that the school is prepared to offer the IB programme with fidelity to the IB’s programme standards and practices, rules and regulations

• To plan for ongoing development and improvement after authorization as an IB World School

The authorization process comprises several stages. Each stage has distinct objectives, tasks and costs.

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1. Interest and Exploration: Schools express their interest in pursuing IB authorization and begin exploring the requirements and benefits of implementing the IB programmes.

2. Feasibility Study: Schools conduct a feasibility study to assess their readiness and capacity to implement the IB programmes. This includes evaluating resources, staff qualifications, infrastructure, and community support.

3. Application and Candidacy: Schools submit an application to become an IB candidate school. The IB organization reviews the application and supporting documents to determine if the school meets the initial requirements.

4. Pre-Authorization Visit: If the application is accepted, a pre-authorization visit is scheduled. During this visit, IB representatives assess the school's readiness to implement the IB programmes based on the IB standards and practices.

5. Preparing for Authorization: After the pre-authorization visit, the school receives feedback and recommendations for improvement. The school then works on addressing these recommendations and aligning their practices with the IB standards.

6. Authorization Visit: Once the school feels ready, an authorization visit is scheduled. During this visit, a team of IB representatives evaluates the school's implementation of the IB programmes, including curriculum, assessment practices, teacher training, and support systems.

7. Authorization Decision: Following the authorization visit, the IB organization reviews the team's report and makes a decision regarding the school's authorization. The school will receive notification of the decision, which can be authorization, conditional authorization, or deferral.

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