CAWS 2026-2027 Membership is now open!

CAWS brings together dynamic educators who are committed to the IB and to strengthening globally focused learning in our schools and communities. As your regional advocate for the IB, we are proud to connect educators, share ideas, and create opportunities for collaboration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This year we are excited to expand the ways our members can be involved, with more opportunities to engage with colleagues, contribute to local and statewide efforts, and promote greater understanding of the value of an IB education. We invite you to join us in our shared mission and be part of our learning community that brings global perspectives to meaningful local impact.

 

 

 

·       CAWS IB Training in San Diego and at Lake Tahoe, CA

·       Annual Fall Forum where IB Educators come together to share best practices, network, and work with IB

        Managers

·       Invitations to attend CAWS roundtables which provide collaboration on best practices, program updates and

        further networking

·       Advocacy with the California state legislators

·       Advocacy within the California Department of Education

·       Advocacy with Universities and Colleges for IB recognition

·       Representation and advocacy at the IB Global Conference, IB Association Meetings and IB Provider Meetings

        on behalf of California IB Educators and students

·       Email updates on CAWS events and changes in California legislative measures and university recognition

        policies

 

EXCLUSIVE CAWS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 

 

·       CAWS Educator Awards - Each CAWS Member authorized program is eligible to submit one applicant per

        CAWS Award. Details to follow.

 

·       CAWS 2027 Student of the Year Awards, SOTY - Each Member authorized program is eligible to select one

        student for a $200.00 award. Membership dues must be received by March 25, 2027.

 

 

Check our CAWS Membership page to verify your eligibility. 

 

 

Reminder - PO's are not a payment. Payments are made by a credit card charge or deposited check. As payments are processed by CAWS, your Programme Membership will be posted on our website.

 

Membership in the California Association of IB World Schools (CAWS) organization is extended to all IB schools in the state of California. The price of annual membership is $200 for each Authorized IB Program and $100.00 for Candidate schools.

 

All membership fees will be allocated for the CAWS Student of the Year and IB Teacher Awards. 

 

 

We hope you will join us this year as we continue to grow our IB community and expand the work we are doing together across California.

 

Warm regards,