1. Lincoln Park High School IB Programme Expansion December 17,2012

2. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Why Expand IB at Lincoln Park?  Unifies entire school under 1 philosophy and approach  Research shows IB has major impact on college readiness and college success  IB has programmes that are designed for all students  IB strategic plan is aligned with LP Strategic goals-improve outcomes and increase access for all students Goal 3: Develop a more diverse, inclusive IB community by enabling access to an IB education regardless of personal circumstances-from IBO 2010 Strategic Plan  CPS is providing some resources and support for it Page 2

3. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 What Changes, What Doesn’t Change?  Doesn’t Change PDP and IB Diploma Programme Performing Arts Neighborhood School Current AP offerings Current make up of staff  Changes 4 levels to 3 Pre diploma/full diploma Accelerated Honors (HL) Honors (SL) All students MYP at grades 9/10 cohorting Page 3

4. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Page 4 Programmes: What is the MYP programme? Curriculum & Assessment Professional development School authorization & programme evaluation Middle Years Ages 11 - 16

5. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Page 5 Definition: How is the Middle Years Programme defined? The MYP is:  for students aged 11 to 16  a framework of academic challenge  8 subject groups, plus personal project in the final year  taught in any language The MYP encourages students to:  understand the connections between subjects through interdisciplinary learning  understand the connections between subjects and the real world  become critical and reflective thinkers

6. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Page 6 Philosophy: Programme model

7. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 What are the areas of interaction? Approaches to learning Community and service Health and social education Environments Human ingenuity (Homo faber) Page 7

8. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Areas of interaction: Approaches to learning Through approaches to learning, teachers provide students with tools to:  Take responsibility for their own learning  Develop awareness of how they learn best  Develop problem solving and decision making skills  Develop awareness of thought processes and learning strategies  Develop critical, coherent and independent thought Page 8

9. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Areas of interaction: Community & service This area of interaction extends learning beyond the classroom and requires students to:  Develop community awareness and concern  Develop a sense of responsibility  Take an active part in the communities in which they live, thereby encouraging responsible citizenship  Develop skills and attitudes that will enable effective contributions to society Page 9

10. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Areas of interaction: Health & social education Page 10 Deals with a variety of human issues including physical, social and emotional health and intelligence. Students will:  be aware of the relationship between the individual and society  take responsibility for their own well- being and for that of others  take responsibility for their social environment  be able to make informed choices for themselves with consideration for the wider society

11. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Areas of interaction: Environments Page 11 Aims to develop awareness of humanity’s interdependence with a range of environments so that students:  Understand issues within natural, built and virtual environments  Take responsibility for maintaining and improving environments that are fit for the future  Take action on issues explored through this area of interaction

12. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Areas of interaction: Human ingenuity (Homo faber) Students explore the ways that human minds have influenced our lives. Students will:  become aware of the nature of ingenuity  reflect on the impact of innovations and creations, ideologies and ways of thinking,  appreciate the consequences of actions Page 12

13. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 11 th -12 th Grade  Diploma Programme Current structure, size, curriculum remains More students may opt for DP over time  IB Core Choose CAS, TOK, or EE May take stand alone IB classes, earn certificate Can still take stand alone AP Some non IB and non AP classes Page 13

14. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Summary  IB offers the best approach for all students-rigorous, holistic, diverse, real world, critical thinking and communication skills  MYP is designed for all students, allows for differentiation, challenge and support for all students  Meets needs and goal to set a standard of high achievement for all  Thematic, interdisciplinary, emphasis on critical thinking and content will motivate students  Not too hard, not too much homework Page 14

15. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 What We Believe at LP  IB has the best programs and curriculum to meet the needs of all of our students  That all students deserve the best regardless of their personal circumstances  Our staff has the skills and experience to succeed at expanding IB  Our students have the potential, skills, and desire-they will rise to the challenge  Working together, we will transform LP into the only large diverse urban high school, not all magnet, where all students have high achievement Page 15