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Note: If you are registering yourself, please inform your IB Coordinator.
Note: If you are registering yourself, please inform your IB Coordinator.
Many schools pay teachers to attend workshops held on non-school days and coordinators must ensure they can track expenses and maintain their budgets.
Many schools pay teachers to attend workshops held on non-school days and coordinators must ensure they can track expenses and maintain their budgets.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Angela Wilcox has been the MYP Coordinator at Hopkins North since 2012 and an IBEN workshop leader since 2020. Angela's roles at North have focused on equity and learning transformation; in addition to the MYP coordinator and instructional coaching, she has been the restorative culture coordinator since 2018 and was the AVID building coordinator from 2016-2023. This school year, Angela was part of the team that created and taught the new 6th-grade Learning Design course for the first class of North Middle School 6th graders. Her focus on equity, inclusion, and transformative justice through education grounds her professional development work with teachers. This workshop will explore ways to shift our focus on the MYP unit planning process so that all learners are engaged and thriving.
Angela is also President-elect of MNIB
Bringing the IB to Life in the MYP - for experienced IB teachers
Bringing the IB to Life in the MYP - for experienced IB teachers
How can we focus on the high-leverage elements of our MYP units to bring our statements of inquiry to life in the classroom? We'll dig into the "boxes" of the unit planner, work on specific approaches to teaching moves, and consider the service-as-learning outcomes as ways to plan for more authentic implementation of our MYP units. Half-day AM Session with afternoon work time.
How can we focus on the high-leverage elements of our MYP units to bring our statements of inquiry to life in the classroom? We'll dig into the "boxes" of the unit planner, work on specific approaches to teaching moves, and consider the service-as-learning outcomes as ways to plan for more authentic implementation of our MYP units. Half-day AM Session with afternoon work time.
MYP - August 13th
Amy Rouzer and Laura Charles
Amy Rouzer is the media specialist at Hayes Elementary School in Fridley. She has worked there since 2012. She loves working in a PYP school because there are so many opportunities for cross-curricular collaboration!
Laura Charles is the art specialist at Hayes Elementary School in Fridley. She is an art teacher because she can use art to teach both culture and creativity. The best part of her job is finding connections across curricula and cultures.
Specialists in the PYP
Specialists in the PYP
This session for specialist teachers (music, art, PE, library, second language) will feature examples of connecting to classroom units of inquiry, cross-specialist collaboration, and using approaches to learning and the learner profile in specialist classrooms. We will include small group work time for teachers to incorporate these ideas for their own schools.
This session for specialist teachers (music, art, PE, library, second language) will feature examples of connecting to classroom units of inquiry, cross-specialist collaboration, and using approaches to learning and the learner profile in specialist classrooms. We will include small group work time for teachers to incorporate these ideas for their own schools.
PYP - Half day August, 13th
9:00 - 11:30 am
Megan Koepsell
is an experienced global education leader with a passion for creating inclusive, student-centered learning experiences. With over 20 years in international education, Megan has led cross-functional teams, developed innovative academic programs, and launched one of the world’s first fully online International Baccalaureate Diploma Programs. She brings deep expertise in curriculum design, educator training, and online learning, along with a collaborative, human-centered approach. As a consultant with Eblana Learning, Megan is excited to support schools and educators in delivering impactful, forward-thinking learning opportunities for students around the world.
Eblana Learning was founded to address the real struggles international schools face today—keeping up with rapid tech changes, accessing trustworthy AI guidance and cutting through the clutter of AI information.
We focus on bringing ethical, sustainable AI into schools in a way that aligns with the values of the IB. We ensure schools have the optimal, trustworthy guidance when adopting AI practices and philosophy.
Comprehensive AI Guidance for Schools:
Comprehensive AI Guidance for Schools:
This two-day workshop is available to school leaders from any school district that houses at least one IB programme - not just IB schools!
This two-day workshop is available to school leaders from any school district that houses at least one IB programme - not just IB schools!
Day 1: Understanding the AI Landscape from the Lens of a School Leader
Day 1: Understanding the AI Landscape from the Lens of a School Leader
What exactly should school leaders understand about AI today—and what can they safely ignore? On this strategic foundation day, you’ll cut through the hype and examine AI’s real implications for your school. From ethics to governance, from AI literacy to safeguarding, you’ll unpack the six critical risks AI introduces to schools—and begin assessing your own context across each one. We’ll also explore the AI Bill of Rights and the latest White House Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education—two global reference points that are fast becoming non-negotiables for school strategy.
What exactly should school leaders understand about AI today—and what can they safely ignore? On this strategic foundation day, you’ll cut through the hype and examine AI’s real implications for your school. From ethics to governance, from AI literacy to safeguarding, you’ll unpack the six critical risks AI introduces to schools—and begin assessing your own context across each one. We’ll also explore the AI Bill of Rights and the latest White House Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education—two global reference points that are fast becoming non-negotiables for school strategy.
Using the Eblana 5P’s Framework, we’ll guide you through what matters most for IB leaders.
Using the Eblana 5P’s Framework, we’ll guide you through what matters most for IB leaders.
You will:
You will:
- Understand the six key risks AI poses to schools
- Evaluate your school’s current approach to AI literacy, data protection, and student safety
- Explore the AI Bill of Rights and White House Executive Order to benchmark school policy
- Assess your governance readiness using the 5P’s: Preparation, Policies, People, Processes, Protection
- Clarify your school’s role in shaping ethical and sustainable AI use in education
All programmes
This is a two-day event beginning on Wednesday, August 13 and continuing on Thursday August 14th. If you cannot commit to both days, You may register for day one only. The description for day two is on the Thursday events page.
This is a two-day event beginning on Wednesday, August 13 and continuing on Thursday August 14th. If you cannot commit to both days, You may register for day one only. The description for day two is on the Thursday events page.
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