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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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CAWS PYP Calendar of Virtual Roundtables, 2025 - 2026

It's almost time for our first PYP Coordinator Roundtable. I hope to see you on September 24, 3:30-4:30pm. Everyone is welcome as we share ideas on how we are, "Managing our role as PYP Coordinator."

Continue this page to join us through our link.

I hope to see you there!

Liz

IB Community Service Award Opportunity for California Educators - Applications Due November 14!

A notice was sent from IBO with the request that CAWS encourages our amazing educators to apply for their Community Inspiration Awards. Many of your innovative, inspiring and inclusive contributions to the life long learning of your students came to mind when I read about this opportunity.

The window is small with applications due next Friday, November 14 but I am confident that if California applications are submitted one of you will be selected. You are the best!!

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

Enjoy highlights of our day!!

Events

19 Nov

Approaches to Teaching, Liz Weiser, CAWS PYP Representative

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: Virtual

2 Dec

Orange County Department of Education IBC

Time: 8 AM – 12 PM

Location: TBA

14 Jan

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

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM

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Changes to the Law: School Finance

Our team has produced a series of comprehensive client briefs detailing new education laws that were passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Newsom in 2025. Each brief is organized by subject area and includes an executive summary highlighting major changes and debates we think you should know about. Bills signed by the Governor take effect on January 1, 2026, unless the bill specifically states otherwise.

This client brief linked below covers legislation signed into law affecting School Finance.

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.

Changes to the Law 2025: School Facilities