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Register for CAWS 2026 IB Workshops in San Diego and Lake Tahoe

Where pedagogy meets the pines and the Pacific

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San Diego

1-4 March, 2026

Book your CAWS discounted room at the Town & Country Resort for San Diego Workshops

Lake Tahoe

19-22, June

23-26, June

Please contact Matthew Davis if you have any questions: Matthew Davis or 619 631-5444.

We look forward to seeing you there!!

Warm regards,
Mike, Robin, Jerry, Matt and Tom

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Meet Kathleen Pelle - CAWS Instagram 2026 San Diego PD Raffle Winner!!

CAWS congratulates Katie and thanks her for sharing the innovative and inspiring ways she brings the IB Learner Profile to life in her classroom and school. Thanks as well to all the new followers joining us on Instagram!

MEET KATIE

My name is Katie Pelle and I have been an educator for 24 years, 19 of them at La Cumbre Junior High School. I taught English and Social Studies for 15 years to 7th and 8th graders and have been in various TOSA positions over the last 4 years. I am now a full-time IB Coordinator.

Educator Workforce Resources - Check out the Grants!

We want to make sure you’re aware of several opportunities for your educator workforce, including grant applications and an opportunity to learn more about developing sustainable residency programs.

Open for information on: National Board Subsidy Application Now Available, Request for Applications – Teacher and Counselor Residency Grants and SRTAC and LPI Present - Meeting the Challenge: Strategies for Sustainable Teacher Residencies.

CAWS PYP Calendar of Virtual Roundtables, 2025 - 2026

I hope to see you on November 19, 3:30-4:30pm as we share thoughts and practices on Approaches to Teaching. Everyone is welcome as we discuss ideas on how we are to create the best learning environments for our students.

Continue this page to join us through our link.

I hope to see you there!

Liz

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CAWS 2025 Fall Forum - A Celebration of Best Practices and Networking!

Growing Global Learners: The IB Framework from TK to Career

Monday, October 27, 2025

Enjoy highlights of our day!!

Events

14 Jan

Language Acquisition in the PYP: IBARMS & CAWS with Kelsey Day, IBO

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM

28 Jan

Approaches to Learning with Liz Weiser

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

10 Feb

Orange County Dept of Educ IBC Virtual Meeting

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

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Recent News

2025 Changes to the Law - Full Report

Earlier this week, our team finished sending our Changes in Law summaries, outlining new laws impacting schools. We want to make sure you have links to all sections.

1.    Curriculum and Instruction
2.    Early Childhood
3.    Facilities
4.   Governance and Operations
5.    Human Resources
6.   Immigration
7.   School Finance
8.   School Safety
9.   Student Services
10.   Technology

Open for links.

Join Our Fun While You Get Great IB Training in San Diego! March 1-4, 2026

Explore America's Finest City in late winter while learning from top IB workshop leaders from the IB association known for delivering the highest quality training and experiences.

Open for Featured Session - MYP Personal Project Cat 2

CAWS 2025-2026 Event Calendar

CAWS is pleased to present our Calendar of Events for 2025-2026. We continue to offer a variety of in person and virtual events that support best IB practices while bringing us together as a community.

Our events will be hosted by global, regional and local IB leaders, CAWS Board Members, IBEN trainers, the Orange County Department of Education Coordinator and CAWS vetted vendors.

Invitations for our upcoming events will be sent to your email. Each in-person invitation will include details about the event, ensuring you have all the information you need for registration. Look for these invitations over the coming months and get ready to engage in enriching experiences.