named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Category 2 IB Workshops
Professional development workshops in subjects such as Theory of Knowledge and Sports, Exercise and Health Science, offering training and certification for IB educators
DP/CP Coordination Roundtable
Hybrid in-person and virtual gatherings for Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme coordinators to discuss program implementation and evaluation
PYP Roundtable Series
Virtual professional learning sessions for Primary Years Programme (PYP) coordinators focusing on topics like the PYP Exhibition, Programme of Inquiry, and school authorization/evaluation
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 5 activities
- Collect interest for regional IB workshopsCollects expressions of interest from educators and schools to inform the planning and development of future regional IB workshops.
- Host IB teacher and coordinator roundtablesHosts ongoing in-person and virtual roundtables across all major subject areas and IB programs, including the Diploma Programme (DP), Primary Years Programme (PYP), and Career-related Programme (CP), enabling member schools to share pedagogical strategies, best practices, and coordinate on program implementation and evaluation.
- Offer free access to virtual roundtables for member schoolsProvides free access to virtual roundtable events for all member IB World Schools, facilitating collaborative dialogue on curriculum design, inquiry-based learning, and program-specific practices such as the PYP Exhibition and Programme of Inquiry.
- Provide professional development workshops for IB educatorsHosts Category 2 professional development workshops in subjects including Music, Theory of Knowledge, and Sports, Exercise and Health Science, offering structured training for IB educators to enhance instructional quality and program delivery.
- Support IB authorization and self-study processesHosts virtual roundtables to support member schools in navigating IB authorization, evaluation, professional development planning, and self-study processes, providing guidance and peer collaboration opportunities.
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Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
- Administer grants for inquiry-based IB projectsAllocates $2,000 in grant funding for the 2025-26 school year to support inquiry-based projects within International Baccalaureate programs, awarding funds through a formal application process.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offer tiered membership bundles for IB schoolsOffers tiered membership bundles based on IB program authorization: up to 2 members for PYP schools, up to 4 for DP/CP schools, and up to 8 for schools authorized in PYP, MYP, and DP/CP, all valid for one year.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Operate a free job board for member schoolsProvides a free job board service for active member schools to post teaching and administrative positions, supporting recruitment within the regional IB school network.
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Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
- Produce operational and program coordination manualsProduces and maintains a formal manual of standard operating procedures for organizational functions and a specialized manual for coordinating Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme roundtable events to ensure consistency and sustainability.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Promote and develop International Baccalaureate programsWorks to promote and develop International Baccalaureate (IB) programs across the northeastern United States, supporting the growth and quality of IB education through regional coordination and advocacy.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Provide honorariums and expense reimbursements for facilitatorsOffers honorariums to roundtable and workshop facilitators through a formal application process and reimburses food expenses related to roundtable events to support volunteer leadership and event sustainability.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Provide meals during professional development workshopsProvides breakfast and lunch during multi-day professional development workshops, including breakfast for three days and lunch for two days, to support participant engagement and accessibility.
- Represent IB World Schools in the NortheastRepresents over 100 International Baccalaureate World Schools in the northeastern U.S., including New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, and Eastern Pennsylvania, serving as a regional network for collaboration and support.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$132K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$87K66%
Investment income——
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$106K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$29K
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$165K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$165K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +38.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ALEXANDRA DIBUONO — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- DENISE KRAFT — DIRECTOR OF CONFERENCES
- JAN NORMILE — DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
- RYAN ALESCIO — DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDICAL
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Active GIBS Member Schools Network — Schools that are active members of GIBS and have access to post on the job board.
- IB Americas Partner — Collaborates with IB Americas to disseminate information about International Baccalaureate programs to prospective schools, colleges, and State Education Departments.
- International Baccalaureate Network — Member organization of the International Baccalaureate network, representing IB World Schools in the northeastern U.S.
- Kennebunk High School Partner — Hosts the GIBS DP Coordination Hybrid Roundtable as an in-person venue.
- Kennebunk High School Partner — Hosts the GIBS IB Category 2 Music Workshop at its facility.
- Kennebunk High School Partner — Hosts the IB professional development workshop on its premises.
- South Side High School Partner — Hosts the IB Theory of Knowledge workshop at its facility.
- Whitby School Partner — Diana Ljepoja from Whitby School is a facilitator for the PYP Roundtable.
- Whitby School Partner — Facilitator Diana Ljepoja is affiliated with Whitby School, indicating a professional partnership.
- Whitby School Partner — Facilitator Diana Ljepoja, who is affiliated with Whitby School, leads the PYP roundtable.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Peer Collaborative Learning for Program Improvementmethodology: peer_collaborative_learningBy facilitating peer-to-peer collaboration among educators and coordinators across member schools, we improve the quality and coherence of International Baccalaureate program delivery because shared expertise and collective problem-solving enhance pedagogical practice and implementation fidelity.
- Standards-Based Certification for Accountability and Program Integritymethodology: standards-based certificationBy requiring participants to meet defined criteria to earn certification, we ensure accountability and high-quality program implementation because linking credentials to demonstrated participation and mastery reinforces commitment and standards alignment.
- Student-Led Collaborative Learning for Global Awarenessmethodology: student-led-collaborative-learningBy engaging students in cross-school, student-led events and service projects, we deepen global awareness and cross-cultural competence because authentic, inquiry-driven collaboration empowers student agency and aligns with IB’s emphasis on experiential learning.