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

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Where pedagogy meets the pines and the Pacific
 
***NEW***
 
San Diego
1-4 March, 2026
 
 
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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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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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

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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.
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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
 

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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.

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