Schedule

Welcome to the 2009 IB Americas Conference!

Welcome to the website for the first ever IB Americas Conference. Our region now includes IB World Schools from South America, Central America, North America and the Caribbean. It is with this significant development that we will draw from the experience of nearly 1,500 schools and many others seeking authorization to offer an IB programme.

Pre-Conference Sessions

Below is information regarding the 2009 pre-conference sessions. We'll begin posting additional scheduling information for the 2009 Conference soon, including featured speakers. Stay tuned!

IB Orientation Seminar
Facilitator: IB Staff
9:00 - 3:30 9 July 2009

(Pre-registration required for participation)

Conference Schedule 2009

The full schedule will be posted in 2009 as it is developed; currently, only the time and date for the Pre=conference seminars are vailable.

The New Renaissance Man: A Morehouse Manifesto

Room: Grand Ballroom

"There is considerable debate about whether there is a crisis in the education of young men, who are graduating from high school and college at a lower rate than their female classmates. But there is little doubt of the need for successfully educating young men of color. Dr. Robert M. Franklin has proposed a new definition of what success means.

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Women and War: Caught Between Peace and Power

Room: Grand Ballroom

In studying the effects of war, it is often the immediate, destructive violence or political implications that receive the most attention.

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The New Multiculturalism: Teaching for a Religiously Diverse World

Room: Grand Ballroom

A half-century ago, many scholars believed that modernity would stamp out religious belief. The events of the past two decades - from the heroic role that faith communities played in liberating South Africa to the horror of 9/11 – proved them wrong. Even amidst advances in science, technology and global economics, religion has endured.

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The Art of Leadership

Room: Grand Ballroom

Bill Strickland’s simple message – give people the tools they need, treat them with respect, and they will perform miraculous deeds – is as simple as it is profound. From a sleeping bag on the second floor of a dilapidated building he built one of the most extraordinary organizations in America, employing and training thousands.

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School District Roundtable

Room: Marina Room

An IB North America Programme Specialist will be available to facilitate a dialogue among district officials, provide information regarding services available to school districts, as well as answer any individual questions. Please note this session is entirely interactive and does not include a presentation.

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Independent School Roundtable

Room: Golden Gate Room

Two independent school practitioners will be available to facilitiate a dialogue and answer individual questions regarding issues and challenges facing independent schools. Please note this session is entirely interactive and does not include a presentation.

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IB Primary Years Programme Roundtable

Room: Seacliff D

The PYP Regional Manager will be available to answer individual questions. Please note this session is entirely interactive and does not include a presentation.

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