Steps towards Authorization
Category 1 workshop: Making the PYP Happen: General framework for transdiciplinary learning for all the staff members is mandatory
PYP Coordinator should take the lead role to create job descriptions for the PYP Coordinator and PYP Principal
Organizational chart showing the hierarchy of the school comprising of school's leadership team, admin, coordinator and teaching staff with clear reporting lines
At least three unit planners with reflections must be presented as evidence at the time of the authorization showing collaboration amongst teachers and PLT
School website must be updated with the required text of candidate schools for the PYP at the time of authorization
PLT must ensure Language, inclusive education and assessment policies have been developed and being implemented by the school at the time of authorization
All teachers must be well aware of the PYP general regulations and must have access to MY IB on ibo.org for refrences and collaboration
All teacher must be a part of the weekly Collaborative Planning Meetings lead by the PYP Coordinator
The school philosophy and mission statement must align with that of the IB and updated on school's policy documents and website
School must own a Programme of Inquiry for all ages and transdisciplinary units as per the Standards & Practices Standard C.2.1a
Coordinator must ensure visible inquiry and visible thinking routine in all classes under each transdisciplinary unit of inquiry is in place at the time of authorization to show school has cultivated inquiry into their mission and philosophy.
School must show involvement and evidence of participation by all key stakeholders for programme implementation
School must have all facilities, equipment and resources in place for implementation of the programme
Prepare a five year budget chart to show funds allocation aligned with Standards and Practices Standard B: Resources & Support
School must have a budget in place to host the initial consultancy visit by the consultant appointed by the IB.
The leadership team must have their five year action place ready and kept as a living today to make any amendments that may occur during the process
on-going in-house workshops and collaboration must be evident during the verification visit. All meetings must be recorded and shared
The PYPC must ensure all members of the staff are well aware of any new publications, news and updates made by the IB
Ensure the attributes of the learner profile are embedded in the unit of inquiry or the learning process outside the programme of inquiry