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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.

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.

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.

The California Association of IB World Schools is proud to welcome our newest board member. Jared has a unique perspective on IB as a former DP student and has served in diverse roles as an exemplary teacher and leader at the first IB School in California.

It is with great joy that I introduce you to Jared.

Warm regards,
Robin

House Republicans have introduced a bill to significantly decrease federal education spending for FY 2024. The most substantial proposed reduction is an 80 percent ($14.7 billion) cut to Title I, which Republicans argue would offset the surge in federal education spending during the pandemic

As you head into the final weeks of school, remember that your school UC ‘a-g’ list needs to be reviewed and updated for the 2023-2024 school year. This includes your IB Program course offerings. UC recommends that schools complete any updates by the Primary Phase deadline of June 30 to avoid any last minute problems or changes, and so that students can view an accurate list by the time the UC admissions application opens on August 1.

Just a quick note on what is currently going on in Sacramento as the Legislature faces tight deadlines for action and as intense budget negotiations commence.

As we reported after the election, fully two thirds of members of the Assembly and Senate are new this year. For some (mostly veteran staff and advocates), that bodes chaos. For others it means fresh new ideas and energy. So far, as predicted, it is a bit of both.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our MYP/PYP Concept-Based Roundtable. For those of you who were unable to join us here is a recording of our event.

Just a quick note to bring you up-to-speed on what is happening in Sacramento as education committees start hearing a raft of bills for the new year. Record numbers of new members mean there are record numbers of new bills for committees to consider.

We invite you to apply to serve as CAWS Secretary. This position offers an individual the opportunity to gain understanding of the services CAWS provides for our IB schools in California within the friendly environment of our board.

Thanks to those who joined our conversation yesterday « Adding a Programme : Expanding IB’s Reach within your School or District. Since we had a small group, we did not record the conversation as it was tailored specifically to those schools. However, we are attaching an overview of the necessary steps needed to consider adding a programme to your school.

Our 2023 Student of the Year Application final deadline is April 7, 2023. Member schools who submit a student nomination will receive an additional $50.00 to your regular membership fee from CAWS as further support your students. SOTY Awards will be: $250.00 for DP/CP and $150.00 for PYP/MYP members.

How can US states remove policy barriers that keep educators from reinventing high school?



According to our very own Robert Kelty, Head of Development, North America, the answer is shifting away from a traditional ‘industrial age paradigm’ toward a student-centered, inquiry-based model.

CAWS membership is open throughout the academic school year. We are here to support you in your pursuit of educating and supporting your students. Continue for of complete list of CAWS services, member benefits and membership form.

Dear Colleagues,

Congratulations on beginning another year of cultivating the desire within your students to be life-long learners and knowledgeable caring citizens of our planet. It is with tremendous joy that I share with you numerous accomplishments CAWS has achieved throughout the past year as well as tell you the plans we have for 2022/2023. CAWS' primary objective remains to serve as your advocate within our state and the IBO. And, as we continue working together, I look forward to our combined efforts building and strengthening our Association.