Similarities and Differences between the authorization process and the evaluation process
1. Role as DP coordinator
1.1. In both of the process, needs significant leadership of Coordinator to organize school as a team, and manage schedule
1.2. For visitation, prepare agenda, and consult with IB team and all the levels of school body
1.3. need to prepare lots of documents for both evaluation and authorization, including forms and evidence
1.4. In all, Coordinator has to be sensitive and very careful how the school practice is aligned with the IB mission and ATL, The whole process is the continued series of a journey to explore and improve an ideal practice of education
2. Visitation is similar
2.1. Visiting
2.1.1. Visiting team comprises 2 to 3 experiences IB educators for both evaluation and verification
2.1.2. No relationship with school
2.1.3. Meetings with all the different levels of School body
2.2. Length
2.2.1. Evaluation visit is for 2-3 days, which is similar to the verification visit of Authorization process
2.3. School's responsibilities
2.3.1. agenda
2.3.2. funding the visit.
2.3.3. meals, accommodation, transportation, room
2.4. Agenda
2.4.1. Interviews with school administration, board members, Coordinator, pedagogical leadership team, teachers, librarians, students, parents.
2.4.2. Informal dialogues
2.4.3. Class observation
2.4.4. Tour of School Facilities
2.5. Exit Interview
3. Questionnaire for evaluation and Application for authorization are similar. The different characteristics are seen in evaluation questionnaire which in most parts asks for the level of implementation. Also not all the subject course outlines are required for evaluation
3.1. School Information
3.2. Programme standard and practice
3.2.1. Philosophy
3.2.2. Organization
3.2.2.1. Leadership and structure
3.2.2.2. Resources and support
3.2.3. Curriculum
3.2.3.1. Collaborative plannning
3.2.3.2. Written curriculum
3.2.3.3. Teaching and learning
3.2.3.4. Assessment
4. In 'Process', similarity is somehow seen. This includes a series of reflection, action and submission
4.1. Authorization
4.1.1. Consideration
4.1.2. Request
4.1.3. Decision
4.1.4. Candidate Phase
4.1.4.1. Consultation
4.1.4.2. Request for Authorization
4.1.4.3. Verification Visit
4.1.5. Decision by IB
4.2. Evaluation
4.2.1. Monitor Action Plan + teachers PD
4.2.2. Identify groups for different sections
4.2.2.1. Schedule for evaluation
4.2.2.2. Descriptors of for degrees of implementation
4.2.2.3. Means to gather information
4.2.2.4. Identify time and resources
4.2.3. Self Study
4.2.3.1. Implement actions
4.2.3.2. Self-study questionairs
4.2.3.3. Submit Documents
4.2.3.4. Evaluation Visit
4.2.4. Report from IB