IB Coordinators
Induction of staff new to the IB
Each IB programme – PYP, MYP, DP, and CP – has its own language, structure, and ways of working. Even experienced teachers who are new to the IB can find it complex and overwhelming at first. This induction...
IB Coordinators
Balancing priorities
Balancing priorities is a key leadership skill — whether you’re managing a department, coordinating an IB programme, or planning a busy week of teaching and meetings. The tools on this page help you:...
IB World School
Open Day
An Open Day is an opportunity for families to explore your school, meet staff and students, and get a real sense of the learning environment you provide. It is often one of the first occasions where prospective...
IB Authorization & Evaluation
Verification Visit Free
The IB will arrange a visit to the school once it has received the Application for authorization. The visiting team normally consists of two or three trained IB educators who will visit for two days....
Leadership
Working with parents Free
One of the most consistent challenges in school leadership is how parents communicate with one another—and with the school. It is both a blessing and, at times, a burden. On the one hand, strong parent-to-parent...
Mission & Vision
Preparing for accreditation: A journey of reflection and growth
I am working with a new Head of School at a time when the school is preparing for accreditation by the Middle States Association. Accreditation is more than a compliance exercise—it’s a valuable opportunity...
IB World School
Complaints aren’t the problem—How you respond is
As school leaders, we regularly navigate complaints—from parents, colleagues or students. These moments can be uncomfortable, but they also offer us valuable opportunities to lead with integrity. A helpful...
Mission & Vision
Step #4: Implement successfully Free
Why do well-intentioned school initiatives stall once they reach classrooms? Fullan’s work on implementation shows that real change happens through practice, feedback, and iterative refinement over time....
Mission & Vision
Step #3: Manage resistance
What if resistance is actually useful information? What if resistance is not something to eliminate but something to understand? Lewin’s force field analysis highlights that change is shaped by both forces...
Mission & Vision
Step #2: Build buy-in Free
Why do some initiatives gain momentum while others quietly fade? Bridges’ transition model reminds us that successful change depends on people making an emotional shift towards new practices, not just...