1. History of the International Baccalaureate By, Charley Martinez EDSC 310 WEB Group B

2. When it began… When was it created? When was it created? -The international Baccalaureate program was created and founded on October 28, 1968 -It has grown rapidly since its creation (about 20% per year). Where was it created? Where was it created? -It was founded in Geneva Switzerland, originally as a non-profit educational foundation. Who created it? Who created it? -A group of forward-thinking teachers at the International School of Geneva. -Also done with the assistance form several other international schools. -The organization works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop these programs.

3. When it began… Why was it created? Why was it created? -It’s mission was to focus on the student and create inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people. -To create a better world through education. -To promote intercultural understanding and respect. Originally, the program consisted of a pre-university curriculum and a common set of external examinations for students in schools around the world. Originally, the program consisted of a pre-university curriculum and a common set of external examinations for students in schools around the world. At first, the schools involved were predominantly private international schools. At first, the schools involved were predominantly private international schools. -Though, there were a few private national institutions and schools belonging to state education departments. The goal was to provide students with a truly international education. The goal was to provide students with a truly international education.

4. People Who Started It All President of the IB council foundation: President of the IB council foundation: -1968-1981: John Goormaghtigh, director of the European office of the Carnegie endowment for international peace. IB Director General IB Director General -Alec Peterson (1968-77)

5. More Recent History 2003-The state of Colorado enacted a law that requires most public universities in the state to give a minimum of 24 college credits to any local diploma recipient. 2003-The state of Colorado enacted a law that requires most public universities in the state to give a minimum of 24 college credits to any local diploma recipient. -The state of Texas adopted a similar law for the 2006- 7 school year. 2006-The idea of a community theme was conceived. 2006-The idea of a community theme was conceived. 2007-The name of the program changed from the International Baccalaureate Organization to The International Baccalaureate (IB). 2007-The name of the program changed from the International Baccalaureate Organization to The International Baccalaureate (IB). 2007-In April, the first theme Sharing our Humanity was launched at the annual meeting. 2007-In April, the first theme Sharing our Humanity was launched at the annual meeting. 2007-As of February, a total of 1924 schools offer one or more of the three IB programs. The majority of these offer the IB Diploma Program. 2007-As of February, a total of 1924 schools offer one or more of the three IB programs. The majority of these offer the IB Diploma Program.

6. Webliography International Baccalaureate website: http://www.ibo.org/ International Baccalaureate website: http://www.ibo.org/ http://www.ibo.org/ Wikipedia: Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IB_Diplo ma_Programme http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IB_Diplo ma_Programme