The DP and CP Participation webinar series have been designed to support your school’s efforts in increasing student participation in the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP).
Through these highly interactive webinars you will access valuable resources to help you begin taking steps in growing your programme and learn applicable strategies to:
- cultivate a school culture of access and inclusion,
- identify and remove barriers that inhibit participation,
- and build teacher and staff capacity to support sustained programme growth.
All webinars are free and we encourage participation in all sessions, as together they will provide you with a strong understanding of the most common obstacles that prevent schools from growing the DP and CP, along with practical strategies to address them. At the end of the series, you will have an action plan that can help you begin taking steps toward increasing DP and CP accessibility at your school.
Strategies for Broadening Participation in the IB Diploma & Career-related Programmes series
Originally presented April 2021
In this series of webinars, discover and uncover new tools and strategies for broadening participation in your school’s IB Diploma & Career-related Programmes. All three sessions will be tailored to a specific IB region, but relevant and accessible to IB schools worldwide.
These webinars will help you to:
- Further integrate the IB to your school's mission, values and curriculum requirements.
- Support your school to strategically remove barriers that deter students from choosing DP or CP.
- Identify ways to prepare students for the rigor of the IB and develop systems of support to empower positive experiences and outcomes.
Click here for additional resources related to the below webinars, as well as a contact form for help in growing IB DP & CP participation at your school.
Enhancing the IB Student Experience
In this webinar, explore how diversifying IB subject choice at your school can create more accessibility and excitement for potential IB students.
Marketing the IB to Students & Parents
In this webinar, learn how to answer #WhyIB for parents and students in your school community, explore new ways to highlight the DP & CP core, and walk away with a #WhyIB tip sheet.
Advancing Equity in IB Programmes
In this webinar, discover how to truly make the #IB4ALL (IB for all) at your school through the IB’s equity initiatives. Plus hear from current IB World Schools that fully reflect diversity and academic excellent in their IB programme(s). Special emphasis will be put on IB language & literature courses and how to make them accessible to your entire school population.
"Is the IB for me?" series
"Is the IB DP for me?
Originally presented March 2021
Speakers:
- Phil Evans, Senior Manager, Strategic IB Initiatives, Innovation & Incubation, International Baccalaureate
- Jessica Olamit, IB Coordinator, Del Mar High School, California
How can all students benefit from the challenging and future-shaping IB Diploma Programme (DP) Every student should have access to a world class education and, in particular, the kind that draws on their interest and equips them with the tools they need to navigate further studies and the changing world. This webinar is designed to help you walk students through all the ways they can experience success in the DP and to help schools communicate the value of IB education for all students. Featuring current and formet students from Del Mar High School.
Key Takeaway:
Proof points and recent IB student Q&A for conversations with students, families, and the wider school community.
Accompanying materials for this webinar:
"Is the IB DP for me?" presentation (PowerPoint)
Contact form for help in growing your DP participation
"Is the IB CP for me?"
Originally presented May 2021
Speakers:
- Phil Evans, Senior Manager, Strategic IB Initiatives, Innovation & Incubation, International Baccalaureate
- Maken Payne, Executive Director of International Recruitment and Relations, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
- Mario Pochat, CEO, Vancouver Animation School (VANAS)
- Dan Wartick, Former Principal, North Kansas City High Schoo
- Drew White, Principal, North Kansas City High School
What if there were multiple pathways for a student to prepare for higher learning and to excel in their chosen career? Every student should have access to a world class education and, in particular, the kind that draws on their interest and equips them with the tools they need to navigate further studies, future work and the changing world. This webinar is designed to help you walk students through all the ways they can experience success in the CP and to help schools communicate the value of IB education for all students.
Key Takeaway:
Proof points and Q&A with current IB CRS providers for conversations with students, families, and the wider school community.
Accompanying materials for this webinar:
"Is the IB CP for me?" presentation (PDF)
"Is the IB CP for me?" customizable presentation (PowerPoint)
The IB CP: Innovative Pathways with The Savannah College of Art and Design (Video)
IB CP & Savannah College of Art & Design Career-related Study (PDF)
IB CP & Vancouver Animation School Career-related Study (PDF)
Contact form for help in growing your CP participation
Cultivating a school culture for growth
April 11, 2018 at 10am US EST
Speakers:
- David Weiss, Head US Public Schools, International Baccalaureate
- Chris Powell, IB Coordinator, Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia
Explore the benefits and learn how to cultivate a school culture of access and inclusion. This 60-minute webinar will share research and actionable steps that can help you debunk the common myths about DP accessibility, develop effective talking points when discussing the DP with faculty and leadership, and begin to take steps to increase participation.
Key Takeaway:
Prepare for developing an action plan that will effectively measure the success of the programme and plan for increasing participation.
Accompanying materials for this webinar:
Developing DP talking points [487KB] 
Conducting a SWOT analysis [256KB]
PDF version of the webinar [2.4MB]
Removing barriers to effective student participation
April 18, 2018 at 11am US EST
Speakers:
- David Weiss, Head US Public Schools, International Baccalaureate
- Loren Baron, DP Coordinator, Millbrook High School, North Carolina
Identify barriers to participation and learn strategies on how to remove them. This 60-minute webinar will examine processes, procedures and perceptions that affect DP participation (whether in full Diploma or courses).
Key Takeaway:
Design your action plan. Identify existing barriers in your school and learn practical strategies to support the elimination of barriers to student access.
Developing DP talking points [487KB]
Conducting a SWOT analysis [256KB]
PDF version of the webinar [2.4MB]
Developing a capacity for growth
April 25, 2018 at 2pm US EST
Speaker:
- David Weiss, Head US Public Schools, International Baccalaureate
- Renee Ilhardt, IB World Schools Relationship Manager
Learn how to develop teacher and staff capacity to support sustained programme growth. In this 60-minute webinar, you will explore how the IB's core concepts, pedagogy and approaches can play a critical role in supporting students’ success in the DP. Find out how to best incorporate this structure into your school’s teaching and learning framework.
Key takeaway:
Finalize your action plan. Discover how to streamline initiatives within your school to provide a focused goal for schoolwide improvement.
Developing DP talking points [487KB]
Conducting a SWOT analysis [256KB]
PDF version of the webinar [2.4MB]
Speaker bios
David Weiss - Head US Public Schools, International Baccalaureate
David Weiss has been passionate about an IB education since 1983, when he became the IB Coordinator of South Side High School in New York, USA. Having taught IB history and IB psychology for 18 years prior, his leadership and understanding of the IB pedagogy led the school in becoming a formal replication site for the Sharing Success program and model for public schools offering the IB Diploma Programme (DP). David co-founded and served as president of the Guild of IB Schools (GIBS) and spent more than a decade as a school administrator at the district level in Commack Public Schools, New York, USA. He has been recognized for his work at Long Beach City School District and was instrumental in Long Beach High School’s gaining national recognition as a School of Opportunity, for its commitment to equity and excellence. Last year, David joined the International Baccalaureate as Head of US Public Schools.
Renee Ilhardt - IB World Schools Relationship Manager
Renee Ilhardt has been involved in education for over 16 years. She has mentored teachers throughout her district and presented at national conferences on the success of international programs across districts. Renee has been named Inclusion General Education Teacher of the Year at the Middle School level and the Social Studies District Teacher of the Year at the High School level. She is Nationally Board Certified, has served as a Diploma Programme Coordinator, and is the former Supervisor of International Programs for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Renee earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Florida State University.
Loren Baron - IB Diploma Programme coordinator, Millbrook High School
Loren Baron is an IB Diploma Programme coordinator at Millbrook High School in Raleigh, NC, where he established an open-access programme eight years ago and is managing his seventh cohort of DP seniors. Prior to coordination, Loren was a teacher teacher and assistant examiner for IB Economics, and a teacher of IB History and Theory of Knowledge. Loren continues to serve as an IB workshop leader for Coordination, the DP Core, Building a Larger DP Cohort and more. Loren has his BA in Philosophy from Brandeis University and his MEd in Teaching and Curriculum from Harvard University.
Chris Powell, IB Coordinator, Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia
Chris Powell has been a part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) educational community for over 15 years. He has served as an IB teacher, MYP and DP coordinator, and a district administrator for K-12 IB Programs at Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). During Chris’ time as an IB Coordinator and district administrator, FCPS IB programs increased enrollment by 30% while maintaining better than average pass rates for more than 6,500 students. In addition, Chris’s also involved in the IB Educator Network (IBEN) and has held numerous positions as an IB practitioner including: site visitor, workshop leader, examiner, senior moderator and school consultant. Chris’ professional highlight has been his collaboration with teachers, school leaders, and coordinators in FCPS. While these colleague advocate for access and equity, they also maintain high expectations and support every student’s success story.
Phil Evans, Senior Manager, Strategic IB Initiatives, Innovation & Incubation, International Baccalaureate
Phil Evans joined the International Baccalaureate (IB) in 2016 to support schools in the United States to prepare and apply to offer the IB. His knowledge of all four IB programmes has grown out of his passion for lifelong learning as an experienced IB classroom teacher and school administrator. Phil's current role supports the organization and schools around the world to advance the mission of the IB by offering inclusive and equitable Diploma and Career-related Programmes so every student understands they can succeed and benefit from an IB education, and their schools have systems in place to support all learners.
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