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Registration Open for CAWS 2023 Fall Forum - Fostering Inclusivity Through Conceptual Learning Image

Registration Open for CAWS 2023 Fall Forum - Fostering Inclusivity Through Conceptual Learning

Monday, October 23, 2023
The Horton Grand, 311 Island, San Diego, CA
 
Exciting News! Our presenters for our 2023 CAWS Fall Forum are Robert Kelty, Head of North America IB, Kelsey Day, IB Senior Manager for California Public Schools and Chloe Suberville, IB Development Manager. We welcome these IB experts who will share crucial insights and updates with you throughout our day. Our agenda has been thoughtfully crafted so you can acquire further knowledge about IB, CAWS to apply to your school.
 
 

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Exploring Access Expansion: IB Career Programme (CP) Roundtable for DP Schools Featured Photo

Exploring Access Expansion: IB Career Programme (CP) Roundtable for DP Schools

Please join us for an engaging roundtable discussion tailored for IB Diploma Programme schools contemplating the addition of the IB Career-related Programme (CP) on September 28, 4:00 - 5:00 PM PDT. In today's ever-evolving educational landscape, the CP stands as a dynamic avenue for widening access to the IB framework.




We'll collectively explore strategies, share best practices, and exchange stories of success, creating a collaborative environment for open dialogue. Topics will include essential considerations, student support, and fostering stakeholder engagement, all aimed at ensuring a seamless transition and enhanced accessibility for a diverse range of students.




We'll collectively explore strategies, share best practices, and exchange stories of success, creating a collaborative environment for open dialogue. Topics will include essential considerations, student support, and fostering stakeholder engagement, all aimed at ensuring a seamless transition and enhanced accessibility for a diverse range of students.
A Brief Update and an Invitation to Become a 2023-2024 Member of CAWS Featured Photo

A Brief Update and an Invitation to Become a 2023-2024 Member of CAWS

Welcome back to another year of creating sparks that shape the learning of your students.

CAWS continues to serve as the IB Association with the largest number of schools in the United States and North America! California's 228 IB Schools with 282 IB Programmes ranks fourth in the world following the United States, Canada and China. We are also thrilled to welcome 48 Candidate Programmes this year and look forward to getting to know you.
CAWS is excited to announce 19 new UC A-G approved IB Program Language A and B courses for 2023-2024 Featured Photo

CAWS is excited to announce 19 new UC A-G approved IB Program Language A and B courses for 2023-2024

Thank you to the French American International School and their teachers for such excellent and thorough work on these course submissions.

DP and CP schools may now add these new courses to their school A-G course list. The UC Course Management Portal will close on August 31. If you have not already done so, please check your school or district A-G course list for accuracy, and make any necessary changes, deletions, or additions.
Unlocking Knowledge Together - Fostering a Dynamic Community of Practice - Fall 2023 Image

Unlocking Knowledge Together - Fostering a Dynamic Community of Practice - Fall 2023

An invitation from to join us next fall as we launch our first
 
CAWS Book Club
 
hosted by
Rick Barlow, CAWS MYP Representative
 
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Recent News

Hot Education Bills During Final Weeks of Legislative Activity Featured Photo

Hot Education Bills During Final Weeks of Legislative Activity

As the Legislature winds down for the year (their last official day of work for the year will be September 14), we want to provide a summary of the major education issues pending in these final weeks.

The biggest fights this year are more political than usual. There are heated debates around instructional materials (AB 1078, see description below) along with an emerging conversation over if/how schools disclose information to parents about a student’s gender identity. We are expecting a last-minute measure to be introduced next week, likely backed by Governor Newsom, to address this issue. We will provide an analysis of that measure when it is in print.
Congress Introduces Full Funding Bill for Special Education Featured Photo

Congress Introduces Full Funding Bill for Special Education

Earlier this week, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA), along with Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), introduced the IDEA Full Funding Act, which would commit the Federal Government to increasing special education funding over the next 10 years and ensure Congress fulfills its promise to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

CAWS IB Workshops At Lake Tahoe In June 2024

CAWS IB Workshops At Lake Tahoe In June 2024 Image
We hope to see you next summer for our 2024 workshops. Register early to ensure you can join us in person in the mountains near beautiful Lake Tahoe, CA.
 
Registration Opens October 15, 2023


Registration and information here for Lake Tahoe from June 19 - 22, June 23 - 26, and June 27 - 30, 2024

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