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Empowering the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator

As the pivotal figure spearheading the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in your institution, you are entrusted with the significant task of bringing your school’s DP learning community together. From faculty to students, from administrative tasks to academic excellence, you bridge the nuances of the IBDP. But what if there was a streamlined way to master this multifaceted role?

The Toolkit for DP coordinators isn’t just a compilation of essential pointers; it’s a carefully curated resource tailored to the rhythm of the DP coordinator’s journey. Imagine walking into a room that’s organized in the exact sequence of tasks you need to perform. That’s how this toolkit unfolds, mirroring the trajectory of what’s expected of an IBDP coordinator.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

  1. Acing DP calendar creation: One of the first challenges you’ll encounter is setting up a comprehensive DP calendar. Deadlines, dates, meetings, and events – all need a bird’s eye view. Hence, the toolkit kicks off with strategies to ace DP calendar creation!
  1. Laying down the foundation with policies: With the calendar in place, your next step is the establishment of guiding policies. How do you create inclusive, transparent, and effective policies? Dive into our sections on setting up the five essential policies for implementing the DP, tailored to reflect the core principles of the IBDP.
  1. Navigating communication channels: As a DPC, you’re the nexus point of communication. Whether it’s liaising between faculty, reaching out to parents, or guiding students, effective communication is paramount. Get insights into fostering effective dialogues and building bridges amongst all stakeholders.
  1. Data-driven decision-making: The IBDP is an evolving journey, and the best way to navigate its course is through informed decisions. The toolkit offers key documents and strategies to interpret, and implement data, ensuring your decisions resonate with the needs and aspirations of the IBDP community.
  1. Mastering the exam administration: Examinations are a crucial part of the IBDP. From pre-exam preparations to post-exam reviews, there’s a whirlwind of activities. Our toolkit demystifies this process, offering a structured approach from invigilation to the dispatch of exam materials.
  1. Championing inclusivity: The beauty of the IBDP lies in its inclusive ethos. Our toolkit dives deep into differentiation strategies, ensuring every student’s needs are met and every voice is heard.

Your educational voyage is one of continuous growth, and with the Toolkit for DP coordinators, we ensure that you’re never sailing these seas alone. Packed with innovative strategies, dive deep into our toolkit and elevate your programme implementation.

Authors
Camille Gautier
Sara Al Shami

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Camille Gautier
Camille Gautier is originally from France but started her teaching career as a foreign language teacher in the UK before taking up a teaching position at the British International School of Moscow. In 2012, she moved to India to teach French at DSB International School in Mumbai. She became DP coordinator in 2015 and Head of Secondary in 2018. She is also a co-author for the DP French B Kognity textbook and a senior French B HL examiner.
Sara Al Shami
Sara Al Shami is an IB educator with over 20 years of experience. She took on various roles in her career journey. She worked in Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan as an IB DP and MYP educator, an MYP Coordinator, a Stage Principal, and Head of Training. She has delivered various workshops locally pertaining to curriculum development and the DP core, particularly for TOK.
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Toolkit for DP Coordinators | From Policies to Practice
Empowering the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator

As the pivotal figure spearheading the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in your institution, you are entrusted with the significant task of bringing your school's DP learning community together. From faculty to students, from administrative tasks to academic excellence, you bridge the nuances of the IBDP. But what if there was a streamlined way to master this multifaceted role?

Enter the 'Toolkit for DP Coordinators'. This toolkit isn't just a compilation of essential pointers; it's a carefully curated resource tailored to the rhythm of the DP coordinator's journey. Imagine walking into a room that's organized in the exact sequence of tasks you need to perform. That's how this toolkit unfolds, mirroring the trajectory of what's expected of an IBDP coordinator.

Here's what you'll find inside:

Acing DP calendar creation: One of the first challenges you'll encounter is setting up a comprehensive DP calendar. Deadlines, dates, meetings, and events – all need a bird's eye view. Hence, the toolkit kicks off with strategies to ace DP calendar creation!

Laying down the foundation with policies: With the calendar in place, your next step is the establishment of guiding policies. How do you create inclusive, transparent, and effective policies? Dive into our sections on setting up the five essential policies for implementing the DP, tailored to reflect the core principles of the IBDP.

Navigating communication channels: As a DPC, you're the nexus point of communication. Whether it's liaising between faculty, reaching out to parents, or guiding students, effective communication is paramount. Get insights into fostering effective dialogues and building bridges amongst all stakeholders.

Data-driven decision making: The IBDP is an evolving journey, and the best way to navigate its course is through informed decisions. The toolkit offers key documents and strategies to interpret, and implement data, ensuring your decisions resonate with the needs and aspirations of the IBDP community.

Mastering the exam administration: Examinations are a crucial part of the IBDP. From pre-exam preparations to post-exam reviews, there's a whirlwind of activities. Our toolkit demystifies this process, offering a structured approach from invigilation to the dispatch of exam materials.

Championing inclusivity: The beauty of the IBDP lies in its inclusive ethos. Our toolkit dives deep into differentiation strategies, ensuring every student's needs are met and every voice is heard.

Your educational voyage is one of continuous growth, and with the Toolkit for DP coordinators, we ensure that you're never sailing these seas alone. Packed with innovative strategies, dive deep into our toolkit and elevate your programme implementation.