IB Coordinator Global Leadership Summit - June 20 - 22, 2025

Guided by nearly 30 years of combined IB experience, this hands-on workshop provides a blueprint for successfully navigating the IB Diploma Programme from start to finish. Over three intensive days, you'll collaborate with fellow IB Coordinators from around the world, engage in daily Roundtable Discussions, and gain actionable insights structured around the two-year IB DP cycle—ensuring you walk away with a clear plan to implement at your own school.

    1. Building a Strong IB Foundation – Understanding IB standards, structuring effective communication, and ensuring smooth program implementation for students, parents, and faculty.

    2. Transforming IB Core Management – Leveraging the TOK classroom as the hub for Extended Essay, CAS, and critical thinking while developing a cohesive IB Core leadership team.

    3. Enhancing the Extended Essay Process – Implementing a structured cohort model, aligning EE timelines with IB deadlines, and fostering faculty collaboration for student success.

    4. Optimizing Coursework & Exam Logistics – Establishing clear timelines, managing IA and EA deadlines, and streamlining IB exam preparation for an efficient, stress-free experience.

    5. Driving Continuous Improvement & Reflection – Using data to refine program strategies, supporting students post-exam, and effectively communicating results to stakeholders.

    1. Full Zoom Recordings – Access to recordings of each workshop session, allowing you to review discussions, revisit explanations, and reinforce your learning.

    2. All Slide Presentations – Every slide deck used throughout the sessions, so you can revisit key concepts and teaching strategies anytime.

    3. Downloadable Documents – Key resources, guides, and reference materials that you can use in your own school.

    4. Forms & Templates – Practical tools and structured templates from the workshop to help streamline your IB Economics planning and assessment process.

    1. Master IB Standards & Program Evaluation – Gain clarity on IB requirements and how to align your program for successful evaluation and long-term success.

    2. Develop Key IB Coordination Skills – Identify the five essential competencies needed to lead an IB program effectively and confidently.

    3. Streamline IB Course Registration & Enrollment – Ensure compliance with IB requirements and create a seamless process for students and faculty.

    4. Strengthen Communication Across Stakeholders – Build effective communication systems that align students, parents, and faculty for a more cohesive IB experience.

    5. Transform IB Core Management – Learn innovative strategies for integrating EE, CAS, and TOK into a well-structured and manageable system.

    6. Build a Collaborative IB Leadership Team – Elevate the role of TOK teachers and coordinators to ensure consistency, efficiency, and student success.

    1. Redefine Extended Essay Supervision – Implement a structured Cohort Model that enhances faculty collaboration and provides students with stronger support.

    2. Align EE Timelines for Success – Create a timeline that integrates IB deadlines, CAS requirements, and university applications to ensure a manageable workload.2

    3. Develop a Strong EE Leadership Team – Build a coordinated structure with supervisors, point persons, and faculty to guide students effectively.

    4. Strengthen Student Thinking Through TOK – Equip students with the analytical and reflective skills needed to connect knowledge across disciplines.

    5. Understand the TOK Exhibition & Essay – Support students in curating meaningful exhibitions and crafting strong, well-structured TOK essays.

    1. Structure a Clear IB Coursework & Assessment Timeline – Design a calendar that keeps students on track with IAs, EAs, and coursework deadlines.

    2. Streamline the Predicted Grades Process – Develop a transparent system for calculating, communicating, and using predicted grades effectively.

    3. Ensure a Smooth IB Exam & Registration Process – Organize mock exams, manage IB registration, and oversee eCoursework submission with precision.

    4. Support Students Through Exam Preparation & Deadlines – Implement strategies to keep students accountable, reduce stress, and optimize exam readiness.

    5. Analyze & Leverage IB Results for Program Growth – Use data-driven insights to refine teaching strategies, improve student outcomes, and enhance future cohorts.

    6. Effectively Communicate IB Results to Stakeholders – Present key findings to students, parents, faculty, and leadership in a way that fosters reflection and growth.

    1. Shared Expertise & Peer Learning – Leverage the collective wisdom of experienced IB Coordinators to exchange ideas, strategies, and best practices.

    2. Real-Time Problem-Solving – Bring challenges to the table and gain diverse perspectives on solutions that have worked in different school contexts.

    3. Building a Supportive Network – Strengthen professional connections, create lasting collaborations, and develop a trusted IB peer community.

June 20 to June 22, 2025

  • 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST (NYC)
  • Via Zoom
  • US$ 825

"The best IB Training I've ever attended"

Julie | United States

Effectively Supervising Any Extended Essay Teacher Workshop

David | Japan

Effectively Supervising the World Studies Extended Essay Workshop

The World Studies Extended Essay workshop is an excellent resource for teachers new to the Extended Essay process who are considering the World Studies topic as a potential focus. Both hosts are highly knowledgeable about the Extended Essay process and have a deep understanding of effective approaches that work.

Jamie | United States

Effectively Supervising Any Extended Essay Teacher Workshop

This workshop was exceptional. It was extremely helpful and focused on exactly what the IB is looking for, addressing areas where we as IB educators are often left guessing. I highly recommend it to anyone supervising the Extended Essay.

Leslie | United States

Effectively Supervising Any Extended Essay Teacher Workshop

I’m so glad I chose to spend part of my Saturday attending this thorough and helpful professional development session on supervising the Extended Essay process! Having been an Extended Essay Coordinator for 11 years, it’s easy to become too attached to our established ways of managing this process. I’m excited to incorporate many (if not all!) of the strategies I learned to reboot our process for our next cohort, which begins in just a few short months!

Shannon | United States

The Cohort Model for the Extended Essay Workshop

I have attended many IB training sessions for both the MYP and Diploma Programme, but this is the first one that left me feeling re-invigorated and excited about making changes to our program. The training was practical, applicable, and highly relevant. I’m now looking forward to a customized training experience!.

Rachel | Tanzania

The Cohort Model for the Extended Essay Workshop

As a newly appointed Extended Essay Coordinator, I found both The Cohort Model and Effectively Supervising Any Extended Essay workshops incredibly useful in helping me implement the entire Extended Essay process. While I will need to go through a full Extended Essay cycle to evaluate its success, I am already very confident, based on the conversations I’ve had with my IB Coordinator, that it will bring tremendous benefits to our school. Thank you to Brad and Kurt for sharing their experience and advice!

Kelly | South Africa

The Cohort Model for the Extended Essay Workshop

This workshop was very well-organized and offered a perspective I hadn’t considered before. The best part was that it was only three hours—succinct and focused on how to tweak your current approach to better support students and teachers with this task. Thank you for the great ideas!

Jonathan | United States

The Cohort Model for the Extended Essay Workshop

This workshop was not only highly informative and provided clear direction for anyone involved in the Extended Essay, but it was also delivered with great energy. It truly honored and respected everyone who attended.

Melissa | South Africa

Strategically Managing the IB Core

This was a great introduction to the IB Core. The ideas and opinions shared about The Exhibition and Theory of Knowledge Essay were incredibly helpful and presented a more holistic approach to the Core, Theory of Knowledge, and the critical thinking we are asking our students to develop. Thank you for an insightful workshop experience!

Tamisha | Bermuda

The Cohort Model for the Extended Essay Workshop

This was undeniably one of the most informative, well-organized, and applicable IB training sessions I have ever attended. It also included many useful resources that are accessible even after the workshop! The cumulative Q&A session was a fantastic bonus. Thank you, Brad and Kurt, for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience!

Alex | United States

The Cohort Model for the Extended Essay Workshop

This is the best Extended Essay workshop to attend. It provided me with the vision and tools needed to create a more effective Extended Essay program at my school.