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GIBS ROUNDTABLES

GIBS schools come together regularly throughout the school year to support one another with IB best practices and to share curriculum knowledge. Roundtables are set up throughout the school year to bring subject area teachers together from across our network of schools. Hosted by GIBS member schools, the Roundtables allow teachers and administrators to engage in a dialogue about a specific IB subject or requirement of the IB curriculum. This is an invaluable, cost effective professional development for GIBS member schools and an important opportunity for educators to meet and share ideas with one another. Use the calendar view to see our upcoming PYP, MYP, CP and DP opportunities. 



VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLES

  • Members may send an unlimited number of participants to roundtables. 
  • Nonmember schools may register for roundtables at the cost of $25 per participant. Payment may be made online, or please send payment to: 

Dr. Robert Brooks, GIBS Director of Finance

P.O. Box 9457, 805 West Shore Road

Warwick, RI 02889

  • GIBS will provide a $25 facilitator honorarium. Facilitators will be asked to coordinate with the Hub Vice President to receive the list of participants, communicate roundtable details with participants, create and share an agenda for the roundtable, set up a Zoom link for the meeting and email it to registered participants, facilitate and record the roundtable, and if needed follow up with participants after the roundtable. Facilitators should complete the facilitator honorarium form and the W9 tax form.  

IN-PERSON ROUNDTABLES

  • Members may send two participants to roundtables. There is a fee of $25 for each additional participant. 
  • Nonmember schools can register for roundtables at the cost of $75 per participant (and only if space permits). Payment may be made online, or please send payment to: 

Dr. Robert Brooks, GIBS Director of Finance

P.O. Box 9457, 805 West Shore Road

Warwick, RI 02889

  • GIBS will provide a $100 facilitator honorarium. Facilitators will be asked to coordinate with the Hub Vice President to receive the list of participants, communicate roundtable details with participants, create and share an agenda for the roundtable, facilitate and record the roundtable, and if needed follow up with participants after the roundtable. Facilitators should complete the facilitator honorarium form and the W9 tax form.

Cancellation or Changes to Registration  

To cancel, please cancel your own registration by logging into your GIBS account. Cancellations will not be accepted within 72 hours of the Roundtable.
To make changes to your registration, please contact us at gibsnortheast@gmail.com.

Upcoming events

    • 04 Feb 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Link will be sent in confirmation email
    Register


    MYP Coordinators Roundtable #3

    February 4, 2025 

    12:00 - 1:00 PM


    Before registering, please check this spreadsheet to ensure that your school has an active GIBS membership. 

    GIBS MEMBER SCHOOLS


    Facilitator: Beth Billard

    The MYP Coordinators Roundtable is a virtual meeting for coordinators to share best practices, ask/answer questions, and discuss current concerns with MYP coordinating. Simply add a topic to the agenda!


    Registration Information

    • GIBS Member Schools may send unlimited participants to virtual roundtables free of charge.
    • Non-member Schools may register for virtual roundtables at the cost of $25 per participant (only if space allows).


    Payment Information

    You may pay online with a credit card, or please mail payment to: 

    Dr. Robert Brooks, GIBS Director of Finance

    P.O. Box 9457, 805 West Shore Road

    Warwick, RI 02889


    If your school is an authorized or candidate IB School and would like to join GIBS, please visit https://gibs.wildapricot.org/join-us.


    *Attention Coordinators: You may register attendees for your school, or they may register themselves. 


    Cancellation or Changes to Registration 

    • To cancel, please cancel your own registration by logging into your GIBS account. Cancellations will not be accepted within 72 hours of the Roundtable.
    • To make changes to your registration, please contact us at gibsnortheast@gmail.com.
    • 10 Feb 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 140 Shepard Street, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    Register



    Theatre Hybrid Roundtable

    February 10, 2025

    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    In-person Location: 

    140 Shepard Street, Rockville Centre, NY 11570


    Facilitator: Russ Dembin


    DP/CP Theatre discussion


    Before registering, please check the spreadsheet below to make sure your school is a paid GIBS member.

    2024-25 GIBS MEMBER SCHOOLS


    Registration Information

    In-Person

    • GIBS Member Schools may send two participants to in-person roundtables free of charge. There is a $25 fee for each additional participant. 
    • Non-member Schools may register for roundtables at the cost of $75 per participant. A nonmember school may send up to 5 participants to a roundtable.

    Virtual

    • GIBS Member Schools may send unlimited participants to a virtual roundtable.
    • Non-member schools may register participants at a cost of $25 per participant. 

    Payment Information

    You may pay online with a credit card, or please mail payment to: 

    Dr. Robert Brooks, GIBS Director of Finance

    P.O. Box 9457, 805 West Shore Road

    Warwick, RI 02889


    If your school is an authorized IB School and would like to join GIBS, please visit https://gibs.wildapricot.org/join-us.


    *Attention Coordinators: You may register attendees for your school, or they may register themselves. 


    Cancellation or Changes to Registration 

    • To cancel, please cancel your own registration by logging into your GIBS account. Cancellations will not be accepted within 72 hours of the Roundtable.
    • To make changes to your registration, please contact us at gibsnortheast@gmail.com.
    • 27 Feb 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Link will be sent by facilitator prior to the event
    Register

    WEBINAR

    Using the Programme Development Plan to Advance our Strategic Planning

    Intended Audience: Private Schools 

    February 27, 2025 

    5:00 - 6:00 PM


    Facilitator: Chloe Suberville

    Join us for a webinar for private schools led by Chloé, IBWS Senior Manager, focused on how schools can leverage the Programme Development Plan (PDP) to enhance strategic planning and drive continuous improvement. This session will guide participants through aligning PDP goals with long-term institutional objectives, creating a dynamic road map for sustainable growth and development.

    Before registering, please check this spreadsheet to ensure that your school has an active GIBS membership. 

    GIBS MEMBER SCHOOLS


    Registration Information

    • GIBS Member Schools may send unlimited participants to virtual roundtables free of charge.
    • Non-member Schools may register for virtual roundtables at the cost of $25 per participant (only if space allows).


    Payment Information

    You may pay online with a credit card, or please mail payment to: 

    Dr. Robert Brooks, GIBS Director of Finance

    P.O. Box 9457, 805 West Shore Road

    Warwick, RI 02889


    If your school is an authorized or candidate IB School and would like to join GIBS, please visit https://gibs.wildapricot.org/join-us.


    *Attention Coordinators: You may register attendees for your school, or they may register themselves. 


    Cancellation or Changes to Registration 

    • To cancel, please cancel your own registration by logging into your GIBS account. Cancellations will not be accepted within 72 hours of the Roundtable.
    • To make changes to your registration, please contact us at gibsnortheast@gmail.com.
    • 06 Mar 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Link will be sent in confirmation email
    Register


    PYP Roundtable #4

    March 6, 2025 

    1:30 - 2:30 PM


    Facilitator: Diana Ljepoja 

    This virtual roundtable will focus on best practices for implementing the IB approach to teaching, with an emphasis on fostering conceptual understanding through inquiry. Discussions will explore how these practices are developed and applied within local and global contexts, offering valuable insights for educators committed to creating meaningful and connected learning experiences.


    **Before registering, please check the spreadsheet below to make sure your school is up-to-date with their membership!** 

    2024-25 GIBS MEMBERS


    Registration Information

    • GIBS Member Schools may send unlimited participants to virtual roundtables free of charge.
    • Non-member Schools may register for virtual roundtables at the cost of $25 per participant (only if space allows).


    Payment Information

    You may pay online with a credit card, or please mail payment to: 

    Dr. Robert Brooks, GIBS Director of Finance

    P.O. Box 9457, 805 West Shore Road

    Warwick, RI 02889


    If your school is an authorized or candidate IB School and would like to join GIBS, please visit https://gibs.wildapricot.org/join-us.


    *Attention Coordinators: You may register attendees for your school, or they may register themselves. 


    Cancellation or Changes to Registration 

    • To cancel, please cancel your own registration by logging into your GIBS account. Cancellations will not be accepted within 72 hours of the Roundtable.
    • To make changes to your registration, please contact us at gibsnortheast@gmail.com.
    • 21 Mar 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 6 New Bond St. Worcester, MA 01606
    Register



    Music Hybrid Roundtable

    March 21, 2025

    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    In-person Location: 6 New Bond St. Worcester, MA 01606


    Facilitator: Dave O'Brien


    IB DP Music discussion


    Before registering, please check the spreadsheet below to make sure your school is a paid GIBS member.

    2024-25 GIBS MEMBER SCHOOLS


    Registration Information

    In-Person

    • GIBS Member Schools may send two participants to in-person roundtables free of charge. There is a $25 fee for each additional participant. 
    • Non-member Schools may register for roundtables at the cost of $75 per participant. A nonmember school may send up to 5 participants to a roundtable.

    Virtual

    • GIBS Member Schools may send unlimited participants to a virtual roundtable.
    • Non-member schools may register participants at a cost of $25 per participant. 

    Payment Information

    You may pay online with a credit card, or please mail payment to: 

    Dr. Robert Brooks, GIBS Director of Finance

    P.O. Box 9457, 805 West Shore Road

    Warwick, RI 02889


    If your school is an authorized IB School and would like to join GIBS, please visit https://gibs.wildapricot.org/join-us.


    *Attention Coordinators: You may register attendees for your school, or they may register themselves. 


    Cancellation or Changes to Registration 

    • To cancel, please cancel your own registration by logging into your GIBS account. Cancellations will not be accepted within 72 hours of the Roundtable.
    • To make changes to your registration, please contact us at gibsnortheast@gmail.com.
    • 21 May 2025
    • 23 May 2025
    • 177 Alewive Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043
    • 22
    Register

    IB Professional Development

    Environmental systems and societies

    Category 2

    May 21 - 23, 2025


    LOCATION:

    Kennebunk Elementary School

    177 Alewive Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043


    Sample Workshop Schedule

    DAY 1

    8:00-8:30 Registration

    8:30-10:00 Workshop Begins (Session 1)

    10:00-10:15 Break

    10:15-11:45 Training Continued (Session 2)

    11:45-12:45 Lunch

    12:45-2:15 Training Continued (Session 3)

    2:15-2:30 Break

    2:30-4:00 Training Continued (Session 4)

    DAY 2

    8:30-10:00 Training Continued (Session 5)

    10:00-10:15 Break

    10:15-11:45 Training Continued (Session 6)

    11:45-12:45 Lunch

    12:45-2:15 Training Continued (Session 7)

    2:15-2:30 Break

    2:30-4:00 Training Continued (Session 8)

    DAY 3 

    8:30-10:00 Training Continued (Session 9)

    10:00-10:15 Break

    10:15-10:45 Training Concludes (Session 10)

    Registration Fees


    Registration Fee: $400 

    The registration link will close 20 days prior to the start date of the event.

    • Forty Five days prior to start date of the event (4/6/25): If workshops are low enrolled, the workshop is subject to cancellation.
    • As a registered participant, you agree to complete the criteria set for this workshop. Failure to meet the minimum requirements will result in a certificate not being awarded.
    • Your registration fee includes your workshop and light refreshments.  Participants are required to make their own travel plans and accommodations (see information below). Meals are not included.

    Refunds/Cancellations


    Refunds will not be given after May 14th.  


    Accommodations/Travel


    Hotel Recommendation 1: Hampton Inn, Kennebunk, ME

    Hotel Recommendation 2: Port Inn and Suites, Kennebunk, ME


    Airport:  Portland International Airport--PWM, Portland, ME 


    • 28 May 2025
    • 30 May 2025
    • 177 Alewive Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043
    • 20
    Register

    IB Professional Development

    Spanish B Category 2

    May 28 - 30, 2025


    LOCATION:

    Maine Regional School Unit 21

    177 Alewive Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043


    Sample Workshop Schedule

    DAY 1

    8:00-8:30 Registration

    8:30-10:00 Workshop Begins (Session 1)

    10:00-10:15 Break

    10:15-11:45 Training Continued (Session 2)

    11:45-12:45 Lunch

    12:45-2:15 Training Continued (Session 3)

    2:15-2:30 Break

    2:30-4:00 Training Continued (Session 4)

    DAY 2

    8:30-10:00 Training Continued (Session 5)

    10:00-10:15 Break

    10:15-11:45 Training Continued (Session 6)

    11:45-12:45 Lunch

    12:45-2:15 Training Continued (Session 7)

    2:15-2:30 Break

    2:30-4:00 Training Continued (Session 8)

    DAY 3 

    8:30-10:00 Training Continued (Session 9)

    10:00-10:15 Break

    10:15-10:45 Training Concludes (Session 10)

    Registration Fees


    Registration Fee: $400 

    The registration link will close 20 days prior to the start date of the event.

    • Forty Five days prior to start date of the event (4/13/25): If workshops are low enrolled, the workshop is subject to cancellation.
    • As a registered participant, you agree to complete the criteria set for this workshop. Failure to meet the minimum requirements will result in a certificate not being awarded.
    • Your registration fee includes your workshop and light refreshments.  Participants are required to make their own travel plans and accommodations (see information below). Meals are not included.

    Refunds/Cancellations


    Refunds will not be given after May 21.  


    Accommodations/Travel


    Hotel Recommendation 1: Hampton Inn, Kennebunk, ME

    Hotel Recommendation 2: Port Inn and Suites, Kennebunk, ME


    Airport:  Portland International Airport--PWM, Portland, ME 


    • 28 May 2025
    • 30 May 2025
    • 177 Alewive Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043
    • 21
    Register

    IB Professional Development

    French B Category 2

    May 28 - 30, 2025


    LOCATION:

    Maine Regional School Unit 21

    177 Alewive Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043


    Sample Workshop Schedule

    DAY 1

    8:00-8:30 Registration

    8:30-10:00 Workshop Begins (Session 1)

    10:00-10:15 Break

    10:15-11:45 Training Continued (Session 2)

    11:45-12:45 Lunch

    12:45-2:15 Training Continued (Session 3)

    2:15-2:30 Break

    2:30-4:00 Training Continued (Session 4)

    DAY 2

    8:30-10:00 Training Continued (Session 5)

    10:00-10:15 Break

    10:15-11:45 Training Continued (Session 6)

    11:45-12:45 Lunch

    12:45-2:15 Training Continued (Session 7)

    2:15-2:30 Break

    2:30-4:00 Training Continued (Session 8)

    DAY 3 

    8:30-10:00 Training Continued (Session 9)

    10:00-10:15 Break

    10:15-10:45 Training Concludes (Session 10)

    Registration Fees


    Registration Fee: $400 

    The registration link will close 20 days prior to the start date of the event.

    • Forty Five days prior to start date of the event (4/13/25): If workshops are low enrolled, the workshop is subject to cancellation.
    • As a registered participant, you agree to complete the criteria set for this workshop. Failure to meet the minimum requirements will result in a certificate not being awarded.
    • Your registration fee includes your workshop and light refreshments.  Participants are required to make their own travel plans and accommodations (see information below). Meals are not included.

    Refunds/Cancellations


    Refunds will not be given after May 21.  


    Accommodations/Travel


    Hotel Recommendation 1: Hampton Inn, Kennebunk, ME

    Hotel Recommendation 2: Port Inn and Suites, Kennebunk, ME


    Airport:  Portland International Airport--PWM, Portland, ME 


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