Advanced IB Studies Spring 2013 Cohorts

About FAST TRAIN Programs

• Began in 1990 as a cooperation with VDOE, US State Department, and MASON

• 1,200 graduates teaching in over 40 countries• Programs include:– Elementary Education, ESL Education, Special

Education, and Advanced IB Studies

Why Choose FAST TRAIN

• NCATE, VDOE, and SACS accredited• Only one of 12 universities worldwide

approved by the IB • Experience in international and VA education• Flexibly scheduled and online coursework

Advanced Studies in IB Certificate• Five courses for certificate

– EDUC 621: Teaching and Learning in the IB Schools– EDUC 622: Curriculum Development Across IB Programs– EDUC 623: Models & Strategies for Teaching & Learning in IB

Schools– EDUC 624: Assessment & Learning in IB Schools– EDUC 626: Inquiry into Action: IB Teachers, Learners, and

Schools

• Earn the IB Teacher Award Level I

Advanced Studies in IB M.Ed.• Advanced Studies in Teaching & Learning

Program (ASTL)– 5 additional courses for M.Ed. (one calendar year)– Earn IB Teacher Award Level II– Program fully aligned with National Board

Professional Teaching Standards

Why Complete the Program?• Gain an in-depth AND broad knowledge of the

IB curriculum• Earn graduate credit, certificate or Master’s

degree• Qualify for post-graduate license or licensure

renewal points• Become Highly Qualified Teacher with M.Ed.

Coursework• Assignments allow you to explore issues involved

in IB education– Learn about PYP, MYP & DP, but focus on the area

appropriate for you• 20 hours of fieldwork Required– First course completed in an authorized IB school– Additional fieldwork completed in your

school/classroom

Partnership With Cohort Teachers

• FAST TRAIN Programs can provide . . . – Instructors with IB experience– Diverse classrooms with novice and experience

teachers . . . in flexibly scheduled courses

Partnership With Cohort Teachers• Cohort Teachers can gain . . . – International exposure– Foundations in pedagogy and ESL best-practices – A network of support through FAST TRAIN

students, faculty and staff

. . . while currently teaching

Admissions Requirements

• Admissions Process– GMU Requirements: Deadline November 15• Bachelor’s degree; 3.0 GPA• Department Form• Goals statement • Two Official Transcripts• Three letters of recommendation• Online application & fee

Contact Ushttp://fasttrain.gmu.edu

Jennifer Lebrón, Coordinatorjlebron@gmu.edu

Jackie Kakar, Outreach Coordinator

jkakar@gmu.eduStacy Wilson, Academic

Advisorswilsono@gmu.edu