Effectively Supervising the New Extended Essay in Any Subject Area

This focused and practical workshop is designed to help teachers confidently navigate the updated Extended Essay framework for the Class of 2027. Together, we’ll explore what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and how to effectively guide students through both the Subject-Focused and Interdisciplinary pathways. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the new mark scheme, the Subject Specific Guidance, and leave with a four-step planning approach you can make your own. We’ll also unpack what effective supervision looks like today, and how clarity in your role leads to empowered, successful students.

    1. Understand What’s New – Get clear on what’s changed (and what hasn’t) in the new Extended Essay framework for the Class of 2027.

    2. Master Both Pathways – Learn how to support students through the Subject-Focused and Interdisciplinary options with confidence.

    3. Simplify Assessment – Take a deep dive into the updated mark scheme and Subject Specific Guidance so you can supervise with clarity.

    4. Walk Away with a Plan – Leave with a practical, customizable four-step supervision strategy you can apply immediately.

    1. Detailed guidance for 25+ IB Subjects.

    2. Real student essays in 13 subjects with examiner feedback.

    3. Resources for supporting students through the reflection process.

    4. Tools to help unpack the assessment criteria and apply it effectively.

    1. Introduction and Overview - Understanding the Extended Essay process and its challenges.

    2. Subject-Specific Guidance - Learn what an Extended Essay must accomplish in each subject.

    3. The Mark Scheme - Unpack the mark scheme and understand its application and implications within your subject.

    4. Four-Step Plan Creation - Tailor a supervision plan to your individual context.

    5. The Reflection Process - Guide students through interviews, reflection writing, and supervisor comments

    1. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the clarity, tools, and confidence to effectively guide any student through the new Extended Essay—no matter the subject or pathway.

    1. Brad Cartwright is a former High School Principal and IB educator with extensive experience of managing the IB Core. He now delivers workshops worldwide, empowering educators and students with practical strategies and helping them excel.

    2. Kurt Supplee has nearly 30 years of experience as an IB educator, IB examiner and IB Diploma Coordinator. He is currently the Assistant Principal at a leading IB school in Chile.

    1. Any Interested Teacher

    2. Any Extended Essay Supervisor

    3. IB Coordinators

    4. Extended Essay Coordinators

    5. IB Core Coordinators

Saturday, November 8, 2025

  • 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST (NYC)
  • Via Zoom
  • US$ 195

Effectively Supervising the Extended Essay in Any Subject Area

November 8th, 2025

$195

Enroll Today

"I recently joined Brad and Kurt’s Extended Essay Workshop and came away with so much clarity. The session was practical, engaging, and full of strategies I can use right away with my students. They broke down the process step by step, answered every question thoroughly, and gave us a framework that actually feels manageable. I left feeling confident and supported. It was worth every minute of my time.”

Your opportunity to deepen your expertise, refine your teaching strategies, and gain the structures needed to elevate your Supervision of the Extended Essay.

  • Lifetime Access to Resources
  • A Clear Roadmap for Success
  • Practical Supervising Strategies
  • Pacing & Planning Simplified
  • A Community of IB Educators
Extended Essay Coordinator

"Brad is super friendly, approachable, and always open to follow-up—working with him is fantastic, and I’d do it again."


IB Coordinator

"Brad is an excellent communicator who really knows what he’s talking about—this training was absolutely worthwhile. I’m already planning our next in-service with him."

IB Economics Teacher

"Brad was flexible, approachable, and willing to tailor a session to our specific professional development needs."

IB Music Teacher

"Brad Cartwright’s presentation came as a great piece of music to my hungry-for-clarification ears."

IB Economics Teacher

"The bottom line is that Brad cares, and he’s willing to generously share his learned experiences."

"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.

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Effectively Supervising the Extended Essay in Any Subject Area

November 8th, 2025

$195

Enroll Today

"I recently joined Brad and Kurt’s Extended Essay Workshop and came away with so much clarity. The session was practical, engaging, and full of strategies I can use right away with my students. They broke down the process step by step, answered every question thoroughly, and gave us a framework that actually feels manageable. I left feeling confident and supported. It was worth every minute of my time.”

Your opportunity to deepen your expertise, refine your teaching strategies, and gain the structures needed to elevate your Supervision of the Extended Essay.

  • Lifetime Access to Resources
  • A Clear Roadmap for Success
  • Practical Supervising Strategies
  • Pacing & Planning Simplified
  • A Community of IB Educators