Authorization vs Evaluation
by Debra Gliozzi
1. Professional Development
1.1. training is critical prior to authorization and on-going throughout the IB charter as well as during evaluation.
1.2. Understanding the IB policies, student center curriculum and assessment policies will enable a school to get authorized and stay authorized.
2. teamwork
2.1. Developing an IB application, an action plan or the IB evaluation questionnaire takes time planning and a thorough understanding of the IB and your school.
2.2. Schools will need to learn to align on a mission, uphold policies, collaborate and be able to honesty reflect and give feedback.
3. reports
3.1. IB application
3.2. Action Plan/ ongoing modified action plan (living document)
3.3. IB questionaire
3.4. Supporting evidence of student work
3.5. IB Evaluation Report
3.6. School mission and policies
4. timeframe
4.1. Authorization takes 3 years and has 2 stages Candidacy and Applicant
4.1.1. requires a visit
4.2. Evaluation takes 1 year in addition to normal IB requirements.
4.2.1. may or may not require a visit