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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

  • PYP Roundtable #5

    • 08 May 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Link will be sent in confirmation email
    • 9 registrants
    Register


    PYP Roundtable #5

    May 8, 2025 

    1:30 - 2:30 PM


    Facilitator: Diana Ljepoja 

    A Year in Reflection & Future Insights

    Join us for our next virtual roundtable as we reflect on the past year, celebrate key milestones, and look ahead to exciting opportunities. This session will include a discussion on upcoming GIBS events and recent enhancements to the IB PYP framework. It's a great chance to connect, share insights, and prepare for another impactful year. We look forward to your participation!


    **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: 

    GIBS

    615 Clinton Street

    P.O. Box 310028

    Brooklyn, NY 11231


    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.
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  • Category 2 Workshop - Environmental systems and societies

    • 21 May 2025
    • 23 May 2025
    • 177 Alewive Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043
    • 17
    • 8 registrants
    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 


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  • Category 2 Workshop - Spanish B

    • 28 May 2025
    • 30 May 2025
    • 177 Alewive Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043
    • 17
    • 8 registrants
    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 


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  • Category 2 Workshop - French B

    • 28 May 2025
    • 30 May 2025
    • 177 Alewive Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043
    • 18
    • 7 registrants
    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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  • Fall 2025 GIBS Annual Conference

    • 16 Oct 2025
    • 17 Oct 2025
    • Hilton Mystic Hotel, Mystic, CT
    • 109
    • 11 registrants
    Register


    Join us in-person this Fall in Mystic, CT! 

    Registration includes the following:

    • a keynote from Katie Novak
    • a complimentary copy of Katie's book Elevating Educational Design with AI
    • breakout sessions led by IB educators
    • PYP, MYP, CP, and DP program sessions
    • breakfast and lunch on both days
    • plenty of networking time!

    The GIBS Conference is the perfect professional development opportunity for heads of schools, coordinators, teachers, and district and school board officials to promote best practices in the Northeast region.

    Conference website:  https://gibsconference2025.com/

    Registration Fees


    Before registering, please check the spreadsheet below to make sure your school has an active paid membership for 2024-25.

    **If you erroneously register for the conference as a GIBS member, your registration will be manually changed, and you will be sent a revised invoice.


    2024-25 GIBS Member Schools

         Fees for GIBS Members

             Early-bird (April 1 - July 25): $475

             Regular (July 26 - September 30): $550 

             Late/Onsight (October 1 - October 15): $625 

         Fees for Nonmembers  

             Early-bird (April 1 - July 25): $575 

             Regular (July 26 - September 30): $625

             Late/Onsight (October 1 - October 22): $675

         Fees for Vendors

             Vendor Registration (1 individual from organization): $900

             Vendor Registration (Additional Person from Organization): $725

         Fees for Sponsors

             Bronze: $800 

             Silver: $1,000

             Gold: $1,500

             Platinum: $2,000

         Fees for Advertising on Conference Website

             1/4 page Ad: $275 

             1/2 page Ad: $400

             Full Page Ad: $725

           

      **To advertise on the conference website, please reach out to kraftd@mpsct.org.

      Refunds/Cancellations

      Refunds will not be given after September 21, 2025.


      If an individual is registered and paid, but now cannot attend, another person may attend in her/his place.


      If payment has not arrived prior to the conference, we require a PO on arrival or a check for payment at registration.


      Accommodations

      The conference will be held at the Hilton Mystic Hotel in Mystic, CT. 

      20 Coogan Boulevard

      Mystic, CT 06355


      By phone you can call 800-HILTONS (445-8667) & ask for the GIBS 2025 Room Block. Online you can use the group code GIBS25 or for the most convenience, you can use the weblink below.

      Booking Link: https://group.hilton.com/uygfha

      Group Name: GIBS 2025 - Guild of International Baccalaureate Schools of NE
      Arrival Date: Wednesday, 10/15/2025
      Departure Date: Friday, 10/17/2025

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