by Ali Ezzeddine | Jan 28, 2026 | Leadership
Before we talk about planners, transdisciplinary themes, or lines of inquiry, let’s pause and ask:Do we really know each other as a team?Collaboration doesn’t start in a meeting, it starts with relationships. As PYP coordinators, our first responsibility is not to...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Jan 14, 2025 | Leadership, Policies
Culture 1: The school secures access to an IB education for the broadest possible range of students. (0301-01) Culture 1.1: The school implements and reviews an access and/or admissions policy that clearly describes the conditions for participation in the school’s...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Aug 25, 2024 | Leadership
As PYP coordinators, we are no strangers to change. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a constantly evolving journey to meet our students’ needs and the demands of an ever-changing world. When changes are introduced, it’s natural to feel the urge to implement...
by Ali Ezzeddine | May 31, 2024 | Leadership
Ongoing professional development is an essential element in the culture of an IB school. In this blog, we will explore the responsibility of the PYP coordinator and share some ideas to ensure that the workshop will have a positive impact. According to the IB...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Apr 22, 2024 | Leadership
Many coordinators ask about IB visits and how to prepare for them. Let’s start by looking at the different types of visits: Consultation: This visit takes place during the consultation phase. The IB consultant supports the school with readiness in preparation for the...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Mar 2, 2024 | Leadership
This blog can be read anytime in connection to a previous blog, “Stand-alone or Integration”. We hear a lot of the following questions related to collaboration in the PYP: When do we meet? What is the frequency of the meetings? Who needs to attend the collaborative...