Is your child between the ages of 3 and 8? Discover how the world-renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum nurtures confident, curious, and compassionate learners—starting in the earliest years. Whether you’re new to IB or already exploring options, this workshop will demystify what makes IB schooling so unique and powerful in shaping global citizens from the very beginning.

What You'll Learn:

• What is the International Baccalaureate (IB) and how it works for early learners (ages 3–8)

• Key elements of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in early childhood education

• How IB differs from traditional preschool and elementary models

• The role of inquiry-based learning, play, and emotional development in IB classrooms

• How to evaluate if IB is the right fit for your child and family

• Questions to ask when choosing an IB school or program

• How to support your child at home within an IB framework

After this workshop, you’ll understand the core values and structure of IB education for ages 3 to 8, feel confident identifying high-quality IB programs, know how to advocate for your child’s learning needs, gain tools to nurture inquiry and independence at home, and join a global community of families embracing meaningful, globally-minded education from the start. 

Schedule:

Topic: Unlocking Young Minds: A Parent’s Guide to IB Education for Ages 3–8
When: Wednesday, Aug 15 at 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM EDT
Where: Online Zoom Event

About Your Speakers:

Shahab (Frank) Maboud is a multilingual educational program designer and certified IB PYP Coordinator with over 15 years of international experience in education leadership. He specializes in student-centered ESL, IB PYP, and STEM curriculum design, having held key roles in Canada, China, Russia, and Turkey. Shahab has led interdisciplinary curriculum development, teacher training, and school-wide program implementation in bilingual and international school settings.

A passionate EdTech innovator, he integrates emerging technologies—particularly Augmented Reality (AR)—to enhance engagement and learning outcomes. His research on AR-based collaboration among middle school students in Turkey and China has been formally published, contributing to the field of immersive learning. Currently completing his Master’s in Educational Technology, his thesis explores cross-cultural learning engagement through AR tools. Beyond classroom teaching, Shahab has created corporate and community-based training programs, led volunteer teams, and taught online ESL using scenario-based, inquiry-driven approaches. 

Rose Morsh RECE is a Parent Practitioner, Parent Coordinator, Family Mediator, Child Voice Practitioner, and Collaborative Family Law Parent Expert Rose is the founder of InventiveMinds Child, Youth, and Family Support Centre, a not-for-profit organization that is licensed under the Ministry of Education and registered with IACP, OACP, and IB.

Inventiveminds provides Family Law Mediation Services, I.B. International School, Early Years Childcare (Montessori), Parent and Youth Support Therapy, and community services for new moms. Parenting courses related to children include Aid Services and Mediation, Separation, and Divorce.

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