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The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

Board of Education October 6, 2011

How We Began…

• BOE Goal 2008-09

To support and strengthen higher level course work available to all students and explore programs of rigor such as International Baccalaureate

• IB Committee formed in 2008
• BOE Presentation - February 2010

IB Application Process

• October, 2010 – Submitted Application Part A
• March, 2011 – IB consultant visit
• April, 2011 – Submitted Application Part B
• August, 2011 – Training of faculty to begin

program completed

• September, 2011 – 19 course outlines written

and submitted

• October, 2011 – Scheduled Authorization Site Visit
• November, 2011 – IB Decision regarding

Hauppauge acceptance

What Is the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program?

• A two-year program for students beginning in grade 11 who elect to

pursue this comprehensive credential

• A six-discipline integrated program that requires students to apply

learned skills

• IB program includes: Extended Essay , Theory of Knowledge, and

Creativity, Action, & Service

• Allows each student to design a program of study based on his/her

strengths

• Develops skills in all content areas

(English)

(Social Studies, Business)

(LOTE) (Music, Theater, Visual Arts, Film)

Core Curriculum

(Science) (Mathematics)

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

• TOK is a course which connects all areas of

the IB curriculum model

• The course centers around the philosophy of

learning

• Students learn how to question what they

know in all areas of knowledge (scientific, artistic, mathematical and historical)

• The course promotes critical thinking and

provides students with an awareness of themselves as thinkers

Extended Essay

• In-depth independent research on a focused

topic of student’s choice

• Teaches students how to find, read, evaluate

and write about research

• Engages in all stages of the writing process:

drafting, revising, editing, and final product (4000 words)

• Prepares students for undergraduate writing

across curriculum areas

• Student works with mentor teacher during two

year period

Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)

• A program that balances the academic

requirements with extra-curricular experiences

• Encourages personal development in a variety
• f areas
• Can be through the arts, sports, or community

service

• Develops self-awareness, empathy, and

responsibility

• Promotes capacity to work effectively with
• thers

IB Student Assessments

• Uses multiple forms of assessments

–Internal assessments are teacher- developed and scored throughout the course of study –External assessments are IB developed and scored; normally at end of course of study

• Enables and encourages student choice in

performance-based assessments

The Diploma Program

• Three Higher Level (HL) Courses
• Three Standard Level (SL) Courses
• Theory of Knowledge

– Course that connects all areas of the IB curriculum model – Focuses on critical thinking and application of knowledge

• Extended Essay

– In-depth independent research on a focused topic of student’s choice; 4000 word essay completed during a 2 year period

• Creativity, Action, Service

– Encourages personal development in a variety of areas such as the arts, sports, or community service

Earning the Diploma

• Each subject is graded on a point scale of 1

through 7

• An additional 3 points can be earned through

TOK/Extended Essay

• 45 maximum available points; 24 points are

required to obtain an IB Diploma

• Emphasizes achievement in a program of study
• ver individual subject achievement

Earning a Certificate

• Each subject is graded on a scale of 1

through 7

• Adds to rigor of student transcript
• Allows options in theater, business and film

not currently afforded through AP

College Recognition

• The IB program is widely recognized by

colleges and universities

• Colleges and universities have individual

policies regarding credit for IB and other courses

Why Offer the IB Program at Hauppauge?

• Provides students an academic option designed

to challenge themselves with a rigorous course

• f study
• Offers a comprehensive and integrated

program

• Enhances college readiness
• Allows students to choose a program of study

based upon personal strengths/interests

Anticipated IB Course Offerings at Hauppauge High School for 2012‐13

English

Language A: Language and Literature HL

Science

Biology SL and HL Physics SL and HL Chemistry SL

Social Studies

History of the Americas HL Business and Management SL

Mathematics

Mathematical Studies SL Mathematics SL and HL

LOTE

French SL and HL German SL and HL Spanish SL and HL

Fine Arts

Music SL and HL Theatre SL and HL Visual Arts SL and HL Film SL and HL

Program Options for High School Students

• Advanced Placement courses
• International Baccalaureate courses/diploma
• College Courses through:

– CW Post - SUNY Farmingdale – Syracuse University - SUNY Albany

• Honors courses in all academics, music & art
• Regents courses
• Electives in academics, business, art, music, theater,

dance & technology

• Academic Intervention Services
• Resource Room
• Integrated Programs
• Non-Integrated Programs
• Life Skills Program
• PASS Program
• (BOCES) Career & Technical Education

How Will Students/Parents Understand IB as an Option?

• Student information sessions – fall of sophomore year
• Students will be advised by counselors and the IB

Coordinator when planning schedules

• Parent information sessions will develop awareness of

program to support students in self-select process

• All students will have the option to enroll in the full IB

Diploma Program or take individual IB courses

IB Costs to Date

• Training

$ 50,446

• Materials 4,450
• Curriculum Writing 26,460
• IB Fees – Yr. 1 9,500
• Yr. 2 9,500

Total Cost 2008-Present $100,356

Training $50,446

• Includes all expenses –

Registration/travel/lodging/food/substitutes (when necessary)

• Utilized Title II funding that MUST be used for

professional development

• 36 faculty members trained
• Ongoing access to Online Curriculum Center
• Ongoing consultant support
• Promotes higher-order thinking beyond IB classrooms
• Any certified teacher may serve as an IB leave

replacement

Materials $4,450

• Within existing budget
• Curriculum guides and teaching materials

for all IB teachers in all subject areas

• Student materials

–Resources –Assessment Exemplars

Curriculum Writing $26,460

• Course outlines completed by

Hauppauge teachers for all IB subjects

• Cost within approved overall

curriculum writing budget

• Positive feedback from IBO

Ongoing District Costs

• Annual Fee: $10,000
• Training

Anticipate availability of online training sessions (reduces costs)

• Classroom Materials
• Curriculum revisions
• Mailing of exams

Goal of electronic submission of assessments replacing traditional mailings within two years

IB Staffing

• Coordinator - .4 FTE
• Extended Essay

Coordinator – Current administrator? Teacher release from duty? Advisors - Transfer SOAR stipends

• CAS Coordinator – Transfer Community

Service Club Stipend

IB Student Costs

• Registration fee:

– One-time registration fee of $141 for diploma candidates – Certificate students pay $141 each year IB coursework

• Subject test fee:

– $96/course

College and AP Costs

Colleges

• Syracuse

Calculus $440 Psychology/Sociology $330

• CW Post

College English $390 $30 registration fee

• Farmingdale $140
• Albany

Science Research $140 Advanced Placement

• $87 per exam

College and Career Readiness

The three most desired programs to prepare students for the world beyond high school are: Earning College Credits in high school AP Offerings IB Diploma

• Dr. John B. King, Jr.

Commissioner, NYS Department of Education Presentation to NYSCOSS 10/11