Chart 3: Action plan • Schools are required to use this template in planning their submission for authorization. It is organized according to the headings of the Programme standards and practices. • School objectives will be defined considering the IB requirements for authorization to offer the PYP, as stated in the document Guide to school authorization: Primary Years Programme. • Add rows as necessary. A: Philosophy The school’s educational beliefs and values reflect IB philosophy. Objective Actions Date to be achieved Person/group responsible for achieving this objective Budgetary implications Evidence of achievement or of progress towards achievement of the objective School community demonstrates an understanding of, and commitment to, the programmes. Leadership and Pedagogical leaders will attend IB training in order to implement programmes with fidelity. On going Leadership and faculty Registration at IB training Registration documents School places importance on language learning, including mother tongues, host country language and other language. Leadership and Pedagogical leaders will attend IB training and language development training in order to implement programmes with fidelity and meet IB language requirements. On going Leadership and faculty Registrations for various professional developments as needed Registration documents School implements programmes as inclusive for all students. Leadership and Pedagogical leaders will attend IB training in order to implement programmes with fidelity. 08-2015 Leadership and faculty None at this time Programme of Inquiry display board and lesson planning and collaboration documents provided to IB Coordinators by faculty. B: Organization B1: Leadership and structure The school’s leadership and administrative structures ensure the implementation of the Primary Years Programme. Objective School developed governance and leadership that supports the implementation of the programmes. Actions ACT leaders are elected yearly and CLT leaders are elected every two years. School developed policies and procedures that support the programmes. Date to be achieved Person/group responsible for achieving this objective Budgetary implications Evidence of achievement or of progress towards achievement of the objective 08-2015 Head of school, IB coordinator and ACT’s None at this time Review CIP goals set for the 20152016 school year 06-2016 Head of School, Assistant Principal, IB coordinator, and CLT None at this time Student and teacher handbooks and PBIS procedures to support policies and procedures B2: Resources and support The school’s resources and support structures ensure the implementation of the Primary Years Programme. Objective Actions Date to be achieved Person/group responsible for achieving this objective Budgetary implications Evidence of achievement or of progress towards achievement of the objective School ensures that teachers and administrators received IB recognized professional development. Pedagogical leaders have been registered for IB Training over the summer. Additional teachers will be registered throughout the year. 06-2016 Leadership and faculty None at this time Registration documentation Student schedule allows for the requirements of the programmes to be met. Leadership and pedagogical leaders will ensure that the master schedule allows for appropriate time for programme implementation 08-2016 Leadership and pedagogical leader team None at this time Master schedule document C: Curriculum C1: Collaborative planning Collaborative planning and reflection supports the implementation of the Primary Years Programme. Objective Actions Date to be achieved Person/group responsible for achieving this objective Budgetary implications Evidence of achievement or of progress towards achievement of the objective Collaborative reflection and planning addresses the requirements of the programmes. Planning and collaboration time will be scheduled throughout the school year in order to facilitate reflection of the curriculum. On going Leadership and faculty None at this time Meeting agendas and sign-in sheets Collaborative planning and reflection addresses vertical and horizontal articulation. Planning and collaboration time will be organized in a manner that allows for grade levels to meet horizontally and vertically. On going Leadership and faculty None at this time Meeting agendas and sign-in sheets Collaborative planning and reflection ensures that all teachers have an overview of students’ learning experiences. Planning and collaboration time will be scheduled throughout the school year in order to facilitate teachers’ understanding of all students’ learning experiences across grade levels. On going Leadership and faculty None at this time Meeting agendas and sign-in sheets C2: Written curriculum The school’s written curriculum reflects IB philosophy. Objective Actions Date to be achieved Person/group responsible for achieving this objective Budgetary implications Evidence of achievement or of progress towards achievement of the objective The written curriculum is comprehensive and aligns with the requirements of the programmes. Planning and collaboration time will be scheduled during the summer, at the beginning of the school year, and throughout the school year in order to ensure alignment of district curriculum with the requirements of the programmes. On going Leadership and faculty None at this time Programme of Inquiry display board and lesson planning and collaboration documents. Written curriculum identifies the knowledge, concepts, skills, and attitudes to be developed over time. Planning and collaboration time will be scheduled during the summer, at the beginning of the school year, and throughout the school year in order to ensure alignment of district curriculum with the requirements of the programmes. On going Leadership and faculty None at this time Programme of Inquiry display board and lesson planning and collaboration documents provided to IB Coordinators by faculty. Written curriculum incorporates relevant experiences for students. Planning and collaboration time will be scheduled during the summer, at the beginning of the school year, and throughout the school year in order to ensure alignment of district curriculum with the requirements of the programmes. On going Leadership and faculty None at this time Programme of Inquiry display board and lesson planning and collaboration documents provided to IB Coordinators by faculty. Written curriculum promotes students’ awareness of individual, local, national, and world issues. Planning and collaboration time will be scheduled during the summer, at the beginning of the school year, and throughout the school year in order to ensure alignment of district curriculum with the requirements of the programmes. On going Leadership and faculty None at this time Programme of Inquiry display board and lesson planning and collaboration documents provided to IB Coordinators by faculty. Written curriculum is informed by current IB publications and is reviewed regularly to incorporate developments in the programmes. Planning and collaboration time will be scheduled during the summer, at the beginning of the school year, and throughout the school year in order to ensure alignment of district curriculum with the requirements of the programmes. On going Leadership and faculty None at this time Programme of Inquiry display board and lesson planning and collaboration documents provided to IB Coordinators by faculty. C3: Teaching and learning Teaching and learning reflects IB philosophy. Objective Actions Date to be achieved Person/group responsible for achieving this objective Budgetary implications Evidence of achievement or of progress towards achievement of the objective Teaching and learning aligns with the requirements of the programmes. Leadership and faculty will attend IB recognized training to ensure alignment of curriculum with the programme requirements. 6-2017 Leadership and faculty Attend IB Recognized Trainings Programme of Inquiry display board and lesson planning and collaboration documents provided to IB Coordinators by faculty. Teaching and learning engages students as inquirers and thinkers. Semesterly, Monthly, and Weekly collaboration and planning among leadership and teachers. 6-2017 Leadership and faculty None at this time Programme of Inquiry display board and lesson planning and collaboration documents provided to IB Coordinators by faculty. Teaching and learning builds on what students know and can do. Pre-assessments will be completed in order to gather data and plan for scaffolding and differentiated instruction accordingly. 12-2015 Leadership and faculty None at this time Programme of Inquiry display board and lesson planning and collaboration documents provided to IB Coordinators by faculty. Teaching and learning differentiates instruction to meet students’ learning needs and styles. Data collection and analysis will be conducted in order to specify the type and degree of differentiation needed for students. 6-2016 Leadership and faculty None at this time Programme of Inquiry display board and lesson planning and collaboration documents provided to IB Coordinators by faculty. Teaching and learning fosters a stimulating learning environment based on understanding and respect. Semesterly, Monthly, and Weekly planning and collaboration 12-2015 Leadership and faculty None at this time Programme of Inquiry display board and lesson planning and collaboration documents provided to IB Coordinators by faculty. C4: Assessment Assessment at the school reflects IB assessment philosophy. Objective Actions Date to be achieved Person/group responsible for achieving this objective Budgetary implications Evidence of achievement or of progress towards achievement of the objective Assessment at the school aligns with the requirements of the programmes. Leadership and faculty will attend IB recognized training to ensure alignment with the programme requirements. 06-2016 Leadership and faculty Attend IB recognized training IB registration documents The school has systems for reporting student progress aligned with the assessment philosophy of the programmes. Leadership and faculty will attend IB recognized training to ensure alignment with the programme requirements. 06-2016 Leadership and faculty Attend IB recognized training IB registration documents The school analyses assessment data to inform teaching and learning. Weekly planning and collaboration meetings will be used to analyse data and plan accordingly. 12-2015 Leadership and faculty None at this time Currently hold weekly Grade Level Meetings and 9 week data meetings.
