Level 2 MYP Workshop in Pittsburgh, PA (IB Americas)

Level 2:  Experienced IB teachers workshop is a three-day workshop for teachers who have completed Level 1 training and/or who teach in schools that have begun to implement an IB programme.   For MYP and PYP schools, the Level 2 workshop is for authorized schools as well as for candidate schools who have completed Part B of the application.

Participants are required to bring the following to the workshop (either download to their laptops or bring a hard copy):

• copy of MYP: from principles into practice (replaces the Implementation and Development of the Programme and the Areas of Interaction guides)
• copy of Subject Guide
• copy of Personal Project Guide

Location and Accommodation

The workshop will take place at the The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel.  IB Americas has arranged for special room rates for the workshop.  Please make your reservations by Wednesday, 14 October 2009, and indicate you are with IB Americas to receive the special rate.  Rates are quoted in US dollars and are exclusive of all taxes.   

**Please note: Checks must be received by the hotel at least 14 days prior to their date of arrival and must include room and tax for the total amount of hotel stay.

Workshop Schedule Outline

Workshop check-in for participants will start at 3.00pm on Friday, 6 November 2009. The level 3 workshop begins on Saturday, 7 November at 8.30am and concludes on Monday, 9 November at 12.00pm.  IB Americas will provide a breakfast, a beverage break, and a lunch on Saturday, 7 November 2009 and Sunday, 8 November 2009.  IB Americas will provide a breakfast and a beverage break on Monday, 9 November 2009.  Please be aware that dinner is not included in the conference registration fee and will not be provided on any of the workshop dates.

International Travel

All non-citizens must present proof of citizenship to enter the United States and Canada.  An acceptable form of identification is a valid passport. 

Ground Transportation 

The hotel is located approximately 30 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).  Express Shuttle offers shared van shuttle service and the fare is approximately USD $20.00 one-way or USD $35.00 round trip.  The ticket counter is centrally located on the lower level of baggage claim area.  Shuttles depart airport every 45 minutes, 7.15am – 7.15pm, and every hour, 8.00pm – 10.00pm.  No reservations required for service from the airport.  For additional information, please call (412) 472-3180.  Taxicabs are also available and the fare is approximately USD $40.00 one-way.  Rates subject to change.Parking

The hotel offers 24-hour valet parking for approximately USD $42.00 per car, per day plus applicable taxes.  Rates subject to change.

Parking

The hotel offers self-parking for approximately USD $20.00 per car, per day plus applicable taxes without in and out privileges.  Valet parking is approximately USD $22.00 per car, per day plus applicable taxes with in and out privileges.  Rates subject to change.

Miscellaneous

Please remember that meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to all sessions.

Draft programme

For more information and to register for this workshop, please download the IB Middle Years Programme Workshop Catalog.

There will be no refunds for cancellations received after 7 October 2009.