INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

ORIENTATION SEMINAR: EXPLORING THE PROGRAM
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Download the registration form. 

Rice University is offering a one-day orientation seminar designed for school administrators and leaders who are investigating the feasibility of implementing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme in their schools. This seminar provides an introduction to the IB organization and the continuum of learning that occurs in the three different programme levels. It also allows participants to engage in small group discussions with those who have gained practical experience in IB. Participants will hear directly from representatives of IB North America (IBNA) about procedures and regional differences and how IB earned its reputation for high standards of academic achievement and pedagogical leadership.

“The International Baccalaureate program has been cited as one of the programs in which to invest in order to improve science and mathematics teaching in the United States.”
–Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future, The National Academies Press, 2007

IB Orientation Seminar: Offered by Rice University for elementary, middle and high school officials and teachers investigating the possibility of bringing the IB Programme to their schools.
This orientation seminar does not cover the IB application process.

Who should attend:

• Teachers
• Community members
• School administrators
• School board members
• District personnel

When and Where: Saturday, November 7, 2009, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on the Rice University campus, Houston, Texas, USA

FALL 2009 AGENDA:

Registration will take place in Duncan Hall, room 1064 (Building #20 on the campus map.)

Tuition: $150 (includes refreshments, lunch and workshop materials)

Registration: Download PDF registration form. Seminar size is limited and registrations will be accepted on a space-available basis. Only completed forms accompanied by check, credit card information or copy of a purchase order are accepted for registration.

Acknowledgment of Enrollment: Once your completed registration form is received, you will either be enrolled in the course or be placed on the waiting list if the course has filled. In either case, you will receive written notification from Rice at your home address within 15 days of receipt of your registration. Please contact our office, 713-348-6031, if you do not receive notification from us. You may need to check with your school or district administrative office to ensure the registration was sent.

Course Cancellation Policy: Although we make every effort to maintain the published schedule of classes, events such as insufficient enrollment, instructor illness, room conflicts or inclement weather may require a schedule adjustment or cancellation. We will notify registrants of any change in the published information.

Refund Policy: Full refunds for course tuition will be issued for cancellations received via e-mail or fax by Thursday, October 8. Refunds for cancellations received in writing September 9 through October 23 will be issued only if a replacement can be found for you, and a 20 percent processing fee will be deducted from your refund. No refunds will be issued after Friday, October 23. There is a $30 charge for all checks returned for insufficient funds.

Special Needs: We make every effort to hold classes in rooms that are accessible to all participants. However, some older buildings cannot be made readily accessible for wheelchairs. If you have any special needs, include these on the registration form, and we will attempt to accommodate you.

For out of town participants, may we suggest:

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites - Houston Medical Center
6800 S. Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
Reservations: 713-528-7744
Web site: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/houmd?_requestid=175803

Holiday Inn Astrodome
8111 Kirby Dr.
Houston, TX 77054
Reservations: 713-790-1900 or 1-800-465-4329
Ask for the Rice University rate ($89), based on availability.
Complimentary shuttle to and from Rice.

Hilton Houston Plaza Medical Center Hotel
6633 Travis Street
Houston, TX 77030
Telephone: 713-313-4000
Reservations: 1-800-HILTONS or 713-313-4677
Web site: www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/HOUMCHF-Hilton-Houston-Plaza-Medical-Center-Texas/index.do
The Hilton Hotel can provide transportation to campus if arrangements are made in advance with the concierge.

Additional Hotel Accommodations: In addition to the above listed hotels, other hotels within a three mile radius of the Rice campus are available (click here for a pdf attachment). Please check with the hotel about shuttle service to the Rice campus.

Airport transportation: Transportation to and from the airport can be arranged through Super Shuttle at www.supershuttle.com or (800) BLUE-VAN (258-3826). Prices range from $23 one-way from Hobby Airport to $27 one-way from Bush Intercontinental Airport. Additionally, taxi transportation can be arranged starting at $30 from Hobby Airport and $50 from Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Parking on Rice University Campus:

Parking validations will be provided at registration. Please check back for directions to the closest campus lot.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please contact the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies:
Telephone: 713-348-6031
Fax: 713-348-5213
E-mail: teachers@rice.edu
Web site: teachers.rice.edu