Level 2 MYP Workshop in Portland, OR (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 Hilton Portland & Executive Tower Hotel.  IB Americas has arranged for special room rates for the workshop.  Please make your reservations by Tuesday, 20 October 2009, and indicate you are with IB Americas to receive the special rate. Rates are quoted in US funds and are exclusive of all taxes.  

**PLEASE NOTE: the hotel consists of two buildings (Main & Executive Tower). Please review your reservation room type for building assignment.  For your convenience, if your room assignment states EXECUTIVE TOWER, you may arrive and park (if driving) there directly.  The Executive Tower's entrance is located at 545 SW Taylor between 5th and 6th Avenues.

Workshop Schedule Outline

Workshop check-in for participants will start at 3.00pm on Friday, 20 November 2009.  The level 1 workshop begins with a general session on Friday, 20 November at 5.00pm and concludes on Monday, 23 November at 12.00pm.  The level 2 workshop begins on Saturday, 21 November at 8.30am and concludes on Monday, 23 November at 12.00pm.  IB Americas will provide a breakfast, a beverage break, and a lunch on Saturday, 21 November 2009 and Sunday, 22 November 2009.  IB Americas will provide a breakfast and a beverage break on Monday, 23 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 Portland International Airport (PDX).  Blue Star Shuttle offers shared van shuttle service and the fare is approximately USD $14.00 one-way or USD $24.00 round trip.  Shuttles depart the airport every half hour from 8.00am – 12.00am.  For information call (800) 247-2272.  Max Light Rail System (Red Line) provides public transportation from Portland International Airport, and runs every 5 - 15 minutes from 4.30am to 12.00am.  Max Light Rail System stops at the Pioneer Square North station, which is two and a half blocks from the hotel.  The fare is approximately USD $2.30 one-way. For further information, please access http://trimet.org/max/index.htm.  Taxicabs are also available and the fare is approximately USD $35.00 one-way.  Rates subject to change.

Parking

The hotel offers self-parking for approximately USD $20.00 per car, per day plus applicable taxes with in and out privileges. Valet parking is approximately USD $27.00 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 21 October 2009.