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Our MNIB Summer Conference is back for 2026!
Our MNIB Summer Conference is back for 2026!
This year's theme:
This year's theme:
Taking Action!
Taking Action!
What:. A mixture of official IB training sessions and locally hosted MNIB workshops.
What:. A mixture of official IB training sessions and locally hosted MNIB workshops.
Dates: August 10 - 13, 2026
Dates: August 10 - 13, 2026
Doors open at 8:00: Treats, coffee and tea available
Doors open at 8:00: Treats, coffee and tea available
Official 2-day IB training sessions: Scheduled 8:30 - 4:00 (Lunch break at 11:45)
Official 2-day IB training sessions: Scheduled 8:30 - 4:00 (Lunch break at 11:45)
Local MNIB workshops: Scheduled 9:00 - 3:00 (Lunch break at 11:30) Half-day session AM 9:00 - 11:30
Local MNIB workshops: Scheduled 9:00 - 3:00 (Lunch break at 11:30) Half-day session AM 9:00 - 11:30
Location: Sanford Middle School (3524 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis)
Location: Sanford Middle School (3524 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis)
Registration: Is open now for local sessions- see links below
Registration: Is open now for local sessions- see links below
Local MNIB Summer Conference Workshops (Links open below)
Local MNIB Summer Conference Workshops (Links open below)
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.
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.
- MYP 102: Bringing IB to life in the MYP
- PYP: Inquiry, Documentation and Inclusion in the Early Years (half-day AM)
- All Programmes: Fostering Diversity and Equity in IB Schools
- PYP: Mindfulness in the classroom
2 day blended* workshops from August 10 to August 13.
2 day blended* workshops from August 10 to August 13.
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.
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.
*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.
Building your IB Programme: Primary Years
Building your IB Programme: Primary Years
Now full
Category 1 PYP
Category 1 PYP
August 10-11
Developing your PYP Learning Community: Early Years
Developing your PYP Learning Community: Early Years
Category 3 PYP
Category 3 PYP
August 10-11
Your Exhibition
Your Exhibition
Category 2 PYP
Category 2 PYP
August 10-11
MYP Sciences*
MYP Sciences*
*This session is a make-up from our December training. If you sent teachers to that session you may register for this session at no cost.
Category 2 MYP
Category 2 MYP
August 10-11
An overview of AI in teaching, learning, and assessment
An overview of AI in teaching, learning, and assessment
Category 3
Category 3
(All Programmes)
(All Programmes)
August 12-13
Personal and professional skills
Personal and professional skills
Category 2 CP
Category 2 CP
August 12-13
MYP Arts
MYP Arts
Category 2 MYP
Category 2 MYP
August 12-13
MYP Design
MYP Design
Category 2 MYP
Category 2 MYP
August 12-13
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