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Category 1 PYP Training Workshop
July 22-25, 2010
The overall purpose of workshops in this category is to provide professional development and assistance for schools that
have decided to apply for IB authorization. They are equally relevant for educators who are new to a school with an existing IB programme and those interested in joining an IB school.
In order to have a diverse and well-balanced group, IB Americas recommends no more than four (4) teachers per school per subject. This ensures learning from different experiences for all participants in the class.
Any questions regarding the registration process should be directed to Courtney at TIBS.courtney@gmail.com or 972.679.5238.
SubjectsAn Intro to Standards for Admins (1A)
Waitlists are available for the following subjects:
PreparationWorkshop participants should bring acknowledgment of registration.Workbooks will be provided by TIBS.
Visitor InformationAustin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is approximately 30 minutes from the conference hotels. We recommend that you take a taxi from the airport to the hotel or rent a car if needed.For information on things to do in Austin, please visit Austin Visitors Bureau. |
ScheduleRegistration will be held at the Renaissance Austin Arboretum Hotel on July 22 from 3:00-5:30pm. The registration process takes approximately 10 minutes and this is where you will pick up your nametag and check-in packet. The plenary session (a general information session) begins at 5:45pm with a reception immediately following. The remainder of the conference (July 23-25) will be held at a local high school, McNeil High School. The school is approximately 10 minutes away from the hotels. Transportation will be provided to and from the conference from the approved conference hotels. If you stay at another hotel, other than the ones listed on the website, you will be responsible for getting yourself to and from the conference. The conference ends at noon on the last day so flights out of Austin should be scheduled to leave no earlier than 3:00pm. Full agendas will be available on arrival. Participants who arrive late or leave early will not receive full credit for the workshop.CostRegistration Fee: $735.00. TIBS accepts checks, money orders, and purchase orders. If you need an invoice, please email Courtney at tibs.courtney@gmail.com. Faxed registration forms and purchase orders will not be accepted. Checks should be made payable to Texas IB Schools and mailed to: Texas IB Schools attn: Courtney Smith 550 Middle Creek Buda, TX 78610 USALocationAustin, Texas: Renaissance Hotel-July 22; McNeil High School-July 23-25RegistrationParticipants may register for either PYP (1A) or PYP (1B). The registration fee includes the cost of the workshop as well as a dinner reception on the evening of July 22, breakfast and lunch on July 23, breakfast and lunch on July 24, and breakfast on July 25. Participants are responsible for all additional workshop related costs.Registration Deadline: June 18, 2010 Late fee: A $50 late fee applies for participants registering after the registration deadline. AccommodationsRenaissance Austin Arboretum Hotel (host hotel)9721 Arboretum Blvd. Austin, TX 78759 512.343.2626 single: $150, double: $180 Embassy Suites Austin Arboretum 9505 Stonelake Blvd. Austin, TX 78759 512.372.8771 |
Please make checks payable to Texas IB Schools and send to:
Texas IB Schools
Attn: Courtney Smith
550 Middle Creek
Buda, TX 78610 USA
REGISTRATION, WAITLIST AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Texas IB Schools provides a list of recommended accommodations but they are the responsibility of the workshop participant. TIBS will send you a registration confirmation after payment has been processed. Please, do not purchase your airfare until TIBS has sent you a final confirmation letter. TIBS reserves the right to withdraw any session due to low enrollment.
Late Fees
There will be a $50 late fee charged for all registrations received after the registration deadline. Registrations for which no payments or proof of payments has been received three weeks or less before the beginning of the workshop are at risk of cancellation due to waitlist demands. Payments are accepted in the form of Checks, Money Orders, or Purchase Orders.
Cancellations
A full refund will be given for cancellations made on or before the registration deadline, which is one month prior to the conference. After the deadline, no refunds will be given. You can, however, substitute another person in someone’s place. All cancellations will be processed after the workshop and issued in the form of check regardless of payment type.
Waitlisting
Waitlist requests are processed in the order in which they are received. Notification will be sent out via email to participant and IB Coordinator if availability for a subject becomes open. The participant or the IB Coordinator must accept this spot via written confirmation (email) within four business days. If a confirmation is not received within four days, the offer becomes null and void. Once written confirmation is received from the participant, all registration and cancellation policies are applicable. Waitlist notifications sent out after the registration deadline are not subject to the $50 late fee.
Graduate Credit for Workshops
Attendees of Texas IB Schools' workshops can earn graduate credit from Kent State University. Educators may earn one semester hour of graduate credit (graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory) by attending an IB workshop and completing an assignment for Kent State University. Pre-registration is preferred but will also accept registration shortly after the workshop ends. The cost of the credit is $220 and registration is very straightforward.
Complete details of this offering are available at Kent State website. If you have any questions, you can contact Kathlyn Brown at 330.672.0537 or .