We have a great line-up of presenters for our Summer Conference!
Click on a day to see details and to register.
Click here for a one-page printable summary.
Our MNIB Summer Conference is back!
Dates: August 11 - 14, 2025
Times: Full days 9:00 - 3:00 (Lunch break at 11:30) Half-day sessions AM 9:00 - 11:30
Location: Sanford Middle School (3524 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis)
What: 17 different workshops. A mixture of official IB training sessions and locally hosted MNIB workshops.
Registration: Click below to read full descriptions, meet the presenters and to register. Official IB training sessions are $450 per person and MNIB hosted workshops are free to MNIB members. All sessions include lunch
Local MNIB Summer Conference Workshops
These workshops are led by experienced MNIB educators. Thanks to our collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) these workshops are provided for free to our members and include lunch for all sessions. You can click on the MNIB icons for each day to read full descriptions, learn about the presenters, and to register.
How do we know we learned in the PYP?
AI in the IB (all programmes)
PYP 101 - Intro to the PYP
MYP 101 - Intro to the MYP
Bringing the IB to life in the MYP
Specialists in the PYP (half day - am)
Eblana learning: (Pending - will update)
Distilling AI for schools - Building your school's strategy (all programmes)
Welcoming all and maintaining rigor in MYP language acquisition classes
Fostering diversity and equity in IB schools (all programmes)
Holistic student support in IB Schools (all programmes)
Eblana learning (2): (Pending - will update)
Distilling AI for schools - Building your school's strategy (all programmes)
2 day blended* workshops from August 11 to August 14.
Click on the icons below to read the full descriptions.
Cost for these sessions is $450 including meals. These workshops are eligible for the MN MDE reimbursement program at $225 per registrant. Attendance at these workshops is also accepted as part of your school's training expectations for IB evaluation visits.
*Blended workshops include 2 days of face to face training plus a required post workshop assignment (3 hours or less) to be completed within one week of the session.
You can click on the programme icons for each session to read full descriptions, and to register.
An overview of AI in teaching, learning, and assessment
Continuum (All Programmes)
August 12-13
Principles of Equitable and Inclusive Education
Continuum (All Programmes)
August 12-13
Managing Assessment: Leaders of learning
Building your IB programme: Primary Years
Personal and professional skills
2025 Summer Conference one page info.pdf