Events

IB Teachers: Bring your hacks, leave with a plan!

When & Where

• Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

• Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

• Location: Emerald Campus, 5175 Emerald Parkway, Dublin OH 43017

• Cost: $25

• Light breakfast refreshments will be provided.  

Let’s be honest: no one understands the unique joys and "character-building" challenges of the IB program quite like a fellow educator. Whether you are navigating the nuances of a Group 1 assessment or trying to keep up with DP/MYP/PYP coordination, you shouldn’t have to do it in a vacuum.

The Ohio Association of IB World Schools invites you to our upcoming Subject Roundtable. This is a dedicated space for teachers across Central Ohio to put our heads together, share our best classroom "hacks," and solve the many quandaries and frustrations (and maybe a few joys) related to assessment and organization of our classes/years.

Cost: $25 for members/ $50 for nonmembers

*Must have paid 2025-2026 Membership Dues

What to Bring:  As we prepare to discuss class organization, assessment strategies, and how to stay ahead of the IB curve, please bring the following items to our roundtable:

• Internal Assessment Plan: Your current strategy for managing and execution.

• First Semester Exams: Drafts or outlines of your upcoming assessments.

• Ideas & Questions: Your best breakthroughs and your toughest challenges.

• Teaching Hack: A copy or description of your favorite classroom shortcut.

🔍 Who Should Attend?   We are hosting breakout groups for:

Group 1

English Literature and English Language & Literature

Group 2

Language B Classes (one group)

Group 3

Psychology SL/HL, Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS), Global Politics, Business

Group 4

All sciences (one group)

Group 6

Visual Arts

Leadership & Support

DP Coordinators, MYP Coordinators, School Counselors

OAIBWS Annual Fall General Meeting  

September 25, 2026

Graf Center

2020 Builders Place

Columbus, Ohio 43204

9:00 AM-2:30 PM

We are pleased to announce an upcoming General Association Meeting for all PYP, MYP, and DP Coordinators. Our guest speaker is Sophie Gelaw.

Sophie Gelaw is an experienced instructional lead and IB educator with over 15 years of service in both U.S. and international schools. She currently serves as an Instructional Support Leader in Chicago, where she coaches 22 school teams, including several high-performing IB high schools, and supports instructional improvement, professional learning, and systems implementation. Previously, she served as a District IB Coordinator, leading the development and expansion of IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, and CP) across multiple schools. Sophie is also an IB Workshop Leader and Examiner with deep expertise in the Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Having lived and worked in Ethiopia, France, Morocco, Greece, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S., she brings a global perspective and a strong commitment to student-centered, equity-driven education.

In addition to the featured presentation, this meeting will provide a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow coordinators, exchange ideas, and engage in meaningful conversations around topics relevant to your role. Dedicated time will be set aside for each program group to discuss challenges, celebrate successes, and address issues important to you and your colleagues.

We look forward to a collaborative and engaging session and hope you can join us.

Cost

Ohio IB Member (2025-2026 Dues Paid)- Free

Nonmember-$25.00

October 1, 2026

9:30-2:30

Graf Center

2020 Builders Place

Columbus, Ohio 43204

Are you new to the IB Diploma Program? Join us for the IB DP Bootcamp—a friendly, supportive, and informative workshop designed for all DP teachers, counselors, and administrators who are beginning their journey in the IB world.

This session will be led by experienced Ohio IB educators who are currently teaching within the Diploma Program. They’ll share practical insights and helpful tools to guide you through your first year with confidence.

The workshop will include:

• An overview of the IB philosophy

• Approaches to teaching and learning (ATL)

• Deep dive into the DP Core (TOK, CAS, and the Extended Essay)

• Guidance on using IBIS and MyIB platforms

• Understanding IB assessments and recognition

• A suggested timeline for key tasks and milestones throughout the year

• Time for questions, collaboration, and discussion

Whether you're teaching, supporting, or leading the DP for the first time, this bootcamp will provide the foundational knowledge and practical strategies to help you start strong.

Members $200 (must have paid 2025-2026 membership dues)

NonMembers $300

• Lunch is included in the registration fee

Saturday, November 7, 2026 

9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Virtual: Link will be sent out after workshop registration closes

Both the HL essay and Paper 2 are major assessments in the Group 1, English Literature A course. Together, they total 45% of the IB score. There are many insights and pieces of information that teachers can gather for their students as they begin to tackle these two tasks. Learn from Jamie Foley, an instructor and IBEN assessor of these assessments from Columbus Alternative High School. Teachers will learn not only how these assessments are scored but also what tips they can pass on to their students so that they can score as well as possible. Be prepared to bring your questions and to look at samples and scoring to try to crack the code together in this online synchronous workshop. 

Cost

Members $100

Nonmembers $150

DIB Teachers: Bring your hacks, leave with a plan!

Let’s be honest: no one understands the unique joys and "character-building" challenges of the IB program quite like a fellow educator. Whether you are navigating the nuances of a Group 1 assessment or trying to keep up with DP/MYP/PYP coordination, you shouldn’t have to do it in a vacuum.

The Ohio Association of IB World Schools invites you to our upcoming Subject Roundtable. This is a dedicated space for teachers across Central Ohio to put our heads together, share our best classroom "hacks," and solve the many quandaries and frustrations (and maybe a few joys) related to assessment and organization of our classes/years.

What to Bring:  As we prepare to discuss class organization, assessment strategies, and how to stay ahead of the IB curve, please bring the following items to our roundtable:

• Internal Assessment Plan: Your current strategy for managing and execution.

• First Semester Exams: Drafts or outlines of your upcoming assessments.

• Ideas & Questions: Your best breakthroughs and your toughest challenges.

• Teaching Hack: A copy or description of your favorite classroom shortcut.

📍 When & Where

• Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2026

• Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

• Location: Kettering Fairmont High School, 3301 Shroyer Road, Kettering, OH 45429

• Cost: $25 for members/ $50 for nonmembers

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September 28, 2026

Graf Center

2020 Builders Place

Columbus, Ohio 43204

9:00 AM-2:30 PM

Examining the changes to the IB History curriculum
This workshop will familiarize participants with the new curriculum that incudes a comparison to the curriculum that will end in 2027. Content and assessment for first exams 2028 will be addressed and participants will have the opportunity to review the new guide and work collaboratively on developing a scheme of work and breaking down the new assessment model. Participants should be registered on the IB’s Programme Resource Centre so they can fully explore what is available as Teacher Support Material
for the new curriculum.

For over 30 years this Workshop Instructor, Alexis Mamaux, has taught at UWC USA in Montezuma, New Mexico, teaching IB History SL and HL: Europe; HL: Asia and the Pacific; and HL: Americas. She is a longtime workshop leader and has been the coauthor of a number of IB History Course Companions published by Oxford University Press.

We look forward to a collaborative and engaging session and hope you can join us.

Cost

Ohio IB Member (2026-2027 Dues Paid)- $200

Nonmember-$300