IB Americas Workshops and Professional Development

• Workshop Schedules and Registration Materials

• Description of Workshop Levels

  • Level 1 & Level 2 scenarios

  • Level 3 Topical Seminars

• Graduate Level Credit for Workshop

Workshop Schedules and Registration Materials

Specific information on which materials/documents participants are required to bring, the workshop agenda, hotel & travel information can be found within the event listing in the Workshops and Conferences section.

Please review our workshop Cancellation policy.

Description of Workshop Levels

IB Americas offers a four-tiered workshop architecture that is designed to articulate the audiences, training goals, and the objectives of each workshop and seminar. Although the following workshop descriptions apply to all three IB programmes (IB Diploma Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, and IB Primary Years Programme), goals and objectives differ according to programme and workshop levels. Please see the Workshops Schedule and Registration Materials for complete descriptions of the training goals and objectives.

PLEASE NOTE FOR PYP ONLY: Prerequisite for Level 3 workshops is attendance at a Level 1 or 2 session.

Orientation Seminars

A one-day sessions that is designed for school officials and leaders who are investigating the feasibility of bringing the IB to their schools. Orientation Seminars are not required training and do not cover the application process. IB Americas Workshop Providers and subregional associations offer Orientation Seminars. Additional Orientation Seminars may be scheduled at any time throughout the year. For a schedule of Orientation Seminars currently on offer, please see the Workshops and Conferences section.

Level 1: Application & Authorization Workshop

A three-day workshop that provides training and assistance for schools that have decided to apply for IB authorization.

• For schools offering the Diploma Programme, Level 1 training assists participants in completing Appendix 3 (programme course outlines) of the school application process.
• For schools offering the Middle Years Programme, Level 1 covers Part B of the application process.
• For schools offering the Primary Years Programme, Level 1 training includes an optional session covering Part B of the application process.

Level 1 workshops are open only to teachers currently teaching in IB schools or in applicant schools. Please note that Level 1 is the only required training for the Application and Authorization process.

Level 2: Experienced IB Teachers Workshop

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 schools offering the Diploma Programme, the Level 2 workshop is for authorized schools and does not cover the Application and Authorization process.
• For schools offering the Middle Years Programme and/or Primary Years Programme, the Level 2 workshop is for authorized schools as well as for candidate schools that have submitted Part B of the application.

Level 2 workshops are open only to teachers currently teaching in IB schools or in applicant schools.

Level 3 Topical Seminars

A three-day seminar covering a topic or several topics of interest. The relevancy of teaching experience and/or knowledge of the IB will vary from seminar to seminar and programme to programme depending on the topic on offer. Please read the seminar descriptions thoroughly before registering. Seminar descriptions indicate the audience(s) for whom the topic is appropriate, as well as, any applicable required reading materials.

Not sure if you should register for an Level 1 or Level 2 workshop? 

The attached scenarios should help you to determine the appropriate workshop level. For more information on the description and goals & objectives of each level, please refer to the Workshops Schedule and Registration Materials.

Graduate Level Credit for Workshops

You can receive graduate credit for Diploma Level 1, 2 and 3, MYP Level 1, 2 and 3, and PYP Level 1, 2 and 3 workshops through Kent State University.  Please visit the Kent State website or contact Kathlyn Brown at (330) 672 0537 for more information.