FAQ

=Frequently Asked Questions =

Q: I am a specialist and want to know what can be done to increase the awareness of the role of specialists in the IB curriculum.
==A: As the elementary schools move towards a POI that they will use to create planners, your role will become increasingly more apparent and important. If it makes you feel better, I have heard from other specialists in IB schools that the beginning is the hardest because the POI hasn't been formed. Hang on! Read your portion of "Making the PYP Happen," surf the OCC, and become familiar with your school's POI. I strongly suggest that you become proactive about suggesting to teachers how what you do might mesh with a planner outlined on the POI.==

Q: How can I learn more about inquiry when I am an itinerant specialist with no common planning time or IB hours?
= A: One place to look for information is in the publication "Making the PYP Happen." Beginning on page 112 is information concerning physical education, music and the visual arts. This info might help you better understand how IB sees your role, and thus how you can integrate your program into the schools progress towards 'becoming IB.' Another excellent source of information is the OCC located on the IB website - ibo.org. If you haven't been given a password to use the OCC, see your building principal. =