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Standard B2- 1 to 12; refer to page 14 and 15.

= Programme Standards and Practices - Faculty Evaluation = = As MYP practitioners, we shall delve into the following: =

Are we meeting these standards and practices? What could we do so that they may be met to a higher degree of validity?
1. The governing body allocates funding for the implementation and ongoing development of the programme(s). 2. The school provides qualified staff to implement the programme(s).
 * The school’s resources and support structures ensure the implementation of the IB programme(s).**

3. The school ensures that teachers and administrators receive IB-recognized professional development. Requirements for the Middle Years Programme a. The school complies with the IB professional development requirement for the Middle Years Programme at authorization and at evaluation.

4. The school provides dedicated time for teachers’ collaborative planning and reflection. 5. The physical and virtual learning environments, facilities, resources and specialized equipment support the implementation of the programme(s). 6. The library/multimedia/resources play a central role in the implementation of the programme(s). 7. The school ensures access to information on global issues and diverse perspectives. 8. The school provides support for its students with learning and/or special educational needs and support for their teachers. 9. The school has systems in place to guide and counsel students through the programme(s).

10. The student schedule or timetable allows for the requirements of the programme(s) to be met Requirements for the Middle Years Programme a. The schedule or timetable provides a minimum requirement of 50 teaching hours per subject group per year. b. The schedule or timetable provides a broad and balanced choice of subjects, including at least one subject from each of the eight subject groups, and promotes concurrency of learning.

11. The school utilizes the resources and expertise of the community to enhance learning within the programme(s). 12. The school allocates resources to implement the Primary Years Programme exhibition, the Middle Years Programme personal project and the Diploma Programme extended essay for all students, depending on the programme(s) offered.