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CAWS 2026 IB Workshops in San Diego and Lake Tahoe

Where pedagogy meets the pines and the Pacific

San Diego

1-4 March, 2026

Lake Tahoe

23-26, June

27-30June

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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Congratualtions to Elizabeth Weiser, CAWS Board New PYP Representative!!

It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Executive Board of the California Association of IB World Schools, to announce the selection of Elizabeth Weiser
as your new Primary Years Programme (PYP) Representatives. Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the principles of the International Baccalaureate. Her innovative ideas and collaborative spirits will support and invigorate our community. Please join us in welcoming Elizabeth to their new role, as we look forward to the contributions she will make to our California network of IB Educators!

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A Lette From Michael Winsatt, CAWS President

Colleagues,

A new school year is upon us with all of the excitement and transitions that come with the start of new beginnings. For those unique challenges coordinators, administrators and teachers in IB world schools face, The California Association of IB World Schools (CAWS) is here to help and support you. As California’s IB sub-regional association, we strive to provide our members a range of services to address an array of school needs, from university recognition to professional development to governmental relations.

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CAWS 2025 Fall Forum in Costa Mesa with Dr. Robert Kelty, IBO

Growing Global Learners: The IB Framework from TK to Career

Monday, October 27, 2025

Orange County Department of Education

200 Kalmus, Costa Mesa, CA

Welcome to our 2025 CAWS Fall Forum!

Events

25 Oct

CAWS Board Strategic Planning

Time: 9 AM – 4 PM

26 Oct

CAWS Board Meeting

Time: 9 AM – 4 PM

27 Oct

CAWS 2025 Fall Forum

Time: 7 AM – 3 PM

Location: Orange County Department of Education 200 Kalmus Dr. Costa Mesa

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CAWS Schools and We Help Two: Making Twice the Difference!

CAWS is excited to be partnering with WE Help Two to make twice the difference through their funky sock fundraising program.

There is no upfront cost to the program and schools can keep up to 50% of the total sales.

Socks can be sold online and/or We Help Two can send a box of socks to your school at NO UPFRONT COST! That means schools will only have to pay for the inventory sold. Leftover packs are sent back and schools will be invoiced for what was sold.

The service focus for 2025-26 will be raising funds for the fire and flood victims in California. Schools will also be able to select their own cause or one of the three international programs offered by We Help Two.

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California leads effort to file lawsuit over withheld Federal education funds

Over the past week, we have been working with the Governor’s office and attorneys with the California Department of Justice and Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office, providing expertise on budget process and impacts to local education agencies (LEAs) as they prepared the litigation that was filed today in Federal District Court.

IB Program UC A-G List: Important Updates and Reminders

Updating your School A-G list: This is the time to work with your school and

district to ensure your school A-G list accurately reflects your Middle Years

Program, Diploma Program and Career Program course offerings for 2025-2026.

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