Welcome to the IB Leaders Website
Who is it for?
It is written with Heads of School and IB Coordinators in mind. It is intended to make your life easier.
I recognise that in some of your schools you will be implementing the IB Diploma Programme alongside other national programmes and their requirements and therefore this website is aimed at being a one-stop site where you can find key information, a lot of implementation strategies and many quick wins.
How will the website help?
For the IB:
- Key information for implementing IB programmes – with, at this stage, a focus on the Diploma Programme. For example, Key documents, Key IB Policies, Glossary of IB Terms, IB Authorization, IB Evaluation.
- Practical tips for delivering the IB Diploma Programme.
- A Leadership Toolkit of facilitation activities that will help you develop collaborative practices amongst staff (and students).
- Case studies showing how IB World Schools are implementing the programmes around the world.
- A blog drawing attention to key actions in a leaders’ year.
For leadership in general:
- Tips and plans for delivering professional development and running PLCs.
- Guidance for developing Mission & Vision, Culture and context, and Strategic Leadership.
- Change Management processes and tools.
- Advice on Opening a new school – what to plan for (loads of tips and case studies).
- Leadership training – useful for senior and middle leaders.
- Teaching and Learning resources – generic and also specific to the IB approaches to teaching and learning.
- School Improvement tips.
Please contribute
This site is an organic resource that changes, develops and improves regularly. You, as the user, have a great input in to all of that as well, helping to correct errors and making suggestions for improvement. Ultimately, the site will develop the way users want it to.