Welcome Richard Montgomery Parents! Richard Montgomery PTSA Information Session on the MYP

This evening we will share information about: Session overview The recent history of the MYP at Richard Montgomery Recent changes and developments in the MYP worldwide The outcomes of the site evaluation visit of 2012 Future expectations for the MYP at Richard Montgomery for this year and the years to come

What’s been going on in the MYP at Richard Montgomery and Julius West? The IB evaluates MYP schools every five years. The evaluation process assesses schools’ implementation of the MYP on the Program Standards and Practices. During the evaluation, the faculty at RM and JW: Submitted assessment samples to IB (Spring 2010) Completed a program self study (Fall 2011) Presented written curriculum to IB (December 2011) Participated in the school evaluation visit (February 2011)

What’s been going on in the MYP worldwide? The Program Standards and Practices governing all three IB programs were revised in 2009 and The new Standards and Practices came into effect in January While many aspects of the Standards and Practices were revised and streamlined, one marked change was the addition of the following language to this document: 9. The school supports access for students to the IB programme(s) and philosophy. Requirements for the Middle Years Programme a.The school strongly encourages participation for all students.

How did the visit go? The site evaluation team and IB regional office offered a number of commendations and recommendations to the schools. In addition, the team presented two areas for future growth and development of the program: Julius West Middle School and Richard Montgomery High School will enhance vertical and horizontal collaborative planning and reflection. Richard Montgomery High School will implement a whole-school model to provide and optimum pathway toward successful completion of the program for all students in grade 10.

So, what is next? Based on the feedback received from IB, we have begun to address these two areas for growth. Collaborative planning and reflection Pre-service – Developing student learning expectations for Approaches to Learning Pre-service – Teachers collaborate on MYP unit plans for the first nine weeks. The goal of the school’s MYP committee has been revised to refocus this group on horizontal planning across subject areas in the 9 th and 10 th grades.

So, what is next? Implementing the whole-school MYP Teaching of units developed during pre-service Whole-school and departmentalized professional development External training and teacher attendance at IB Workshops Revision of school and departmental websites to reflect MYP philosophy Collaboration between teachers of 9 th and 10 th graders in and out of the MYP Pathway Addition of SIP goal regarding the implementation of MYP RM and JW faculty and administration worked with AEI to proactively develop a coherent plan for the implementation of the whole-school MYP.

School Year Implementation of IB MYP Framework through Content  Develop and use MYP unit planners  Student-centered instruction o Approaches to learning o Student inquiry o Critical thinking  Conceptual understanding  Learner Profile  International-mindedness  MYP Assessment Guidelines o Aims and Objectives o Criteria with rubrics  Vertical / Horizontal articulation On-Level Grade 9Honors Grade 9IB MYP Pathway Grade 9Magnet Grade 9 Use of On-level course codes and curriculum (e.g. English 9) Use of Honors course codes and curriculum (e.g. Hon English 9) Use of MYP course codes (e.g. MYP English 9 No MYP Continue program as it currently exists Personal Project Optional (0.5 elective credit Pass/Fail) Personal Project Optional (0.5 elective credit Pass/Fail) Personal Project Required (0.5 elective credit Pass/Fail) N/A On-level creditHonors credit Advanced Level On-Level Grade 10Honors Grade 10IB MYP Pathway Grade 10Magnet Grade 10 Use of On-level course codes and curriculum (e.g. English 10) Use of Honors course codes and curriculum in academic subjects (e.g. Honors English 10) Use of MYP course codes (e.g. MYP English 9 or 10) No MYP Continue program as it currently exists No Personal Project Personal Project Required (0.5 elective credit Pass/Fail) N/A On-level creditHonors credit Advanced Level

School Year Implementation of IB MYP Framework through Content  Develop and use MYP unit planners  Student-centered instruction o Approaches to learning o Student inquiry o Critical thinking  Conceptual understanding  Learner Profile  International-mindedness  MYP Assessment Guidelines o Aims and Objectives o Criteria with rubrics  Vertical / Horizontal articulation On-level Grade 9Honors Grade 9Magnet Use of On-level course codes and curriculum (e.g. English 9) Use of Honors course codes and curriculum (e.g. Honors English 9) No MYP Continue program as it currently exists Personal Project Required (0.5 elective credit Pass/Fail)N/A On-level creditHonors creditAdvanced Level On-Level Grade 10Honors Grade 10 MYP Pathway Grade 10 (final year) Magnet Use of On-level course codes and curriculum (e.g. English 10) Use of Honors course codes and curriculum (e.g. Honors English 10) Use of MYP course codes (e.g. MYP English 10) No MYP Continue program as it currently exists Personal Project Optional (0.5 elective credit Pass/Fail)Personal Project Required (0.5 elective credit Pass/Fail) N/A On-level creditHonors credit Advanced Level

What aspects of the MYP should we expect to see? Continued development and use of MYP unit planners Teaching of MYP Aims and Objectives Use MYP Assessment Criteria and rubrics Additional focus on: Conceptual understanding Student-centered instruction Development of Learner Profile Approaches to learning Student inquiry Critical thinking International-mindedness Vertical / Horizontal articulation

From the MYP Standards and Practices “Collaborative planning and reflection ensures that all teachers have an overview of students’ learning experiences” (C1.1a) “The units of work are documented on unit planners and follow the Middle Years Programme planning process” (C2.1d) In implementing a program that adheres to the MYP standards and practices, we can ensure that all of our students have access to the benefits of the MYP model of instruction. Why is this important?

IB Access – A Worldwide Commitment The IB aims to create and provide access opportunities so that more students are able to benefit from a high quality, international educational experience. The IB seeks to proactively engage like-minded donors, schools, universities, non-governmental organizations, and ministries to develop specialized educational programmes that promote concept-based, student-centered, and internationally-minded education. From the IB Strategic Plan – Goal 3 Develop a more diverse, inclusive IB community by enabling access to an IB education regardless of personal circumstances Why is this important? By working with communities, countries and regions where there is a clear and credible commitment to educational change, the IB can achieve a more socioeconomically, geographically, culturally and linguistically varied community.

Who is in the middle of the Middle Years Programme? But even more importantly…

Thank you for attending! Questions regarding the MYP at Richard Montgomery? Molly Ann Clarkson, MYP Coordinator (301)