IB MYP Implementation Roadmap: Planning to Launch

IB MYP Implementation Plan

A Strategic Trello Board Structure for School Transformation

List 1: Vision & Startup

<li style='margin-bottom:25px;'><strong>MYP Overview:</strong> Collect all core documents and resources in one place.</li><li style='margin-bottom:25px;'><strong>Working Group:</strong> Define the core implementation team composition.</li><li style='margin-bottom:25px;'><strong>Communication Plan:</strong> Strategy for teachers, parents, and students.</li><li style='margin-bottom:25px;'><strong>Administrative Approval:</strong> Finalizing budget and alignment.</li><li style='margin-bottom:25px;'><strong>Timeline & KPIs:</strong> Setting measurable goals for success.</li>

Phase 1: Preparation (Months 1–2)

Study PSP (Programme Standards and Practices) & 'From Principles into Practice'.

Teacher Presentation: Introduction to 'What is MYP'.

Parent Presentation: Outline benefits and changes.

Appoint Subject Leaders to guide departments.

Technical Setup: Configure Trello board access for the team.

Phase 2: Team Training (Months 2–4)

<li style='margin-bottom:20px;'><strong>Workshop: Structure of MYP</strong> - Understanding the framework.</li><li style='margin-bottom:20px;'><strong>Workshop: Global Contexts</strong> - Real-world connections.</li><li style='margin-bottom:20px;'><strong>Workshop: ATL Skills</strong> - Approaches to Learning.</li><li style='margin-bottom:20px;'><strong>Workshop: Assessment</strong> - Mastering the 4 Criteria.</li><li style='margin-bottom:20px;'><strong>Q&A Session</strong> - With an experienced MYP coordinator.</li>

Implementation Timeline Overview

Phase 3: Planning Units (Months 4–7)

<div style='background:#fff; padding:30px; border-left:8px solid #f39c12; margin-bottom:20px;'><strong>Subject Planners</strong><br>Develop specific Unit Planners for: English, Mathematics, Sciences, Individuals & Societies, Language Acquisition, Arts.</div>

<div style='background:#fff; padding:30px; border-left:8px solid #27ae60; margin-bottom:20px;'><strong>Integrations & Review</strong><br>Ensure ATL (Approaches to Learning) integration in every unit. Conduct Peer Reviews (vertical and horizontal alignment).</div>

Phases 4 & 5: Trial and Launch

<h3 style='color:#c0392b; font-size:38px; margin-bottom:15px;'>Phase 4: Trial (Months 7–10)</h3><ul style='list-style:disc; margin-left:30px; margin-bottom:40px;'><li>Conduct trial lessons and test assessments.</li><li>Analyze feedback from teachers and students.</li><li>Adjust Unit Planners based on real data.</li></ul><h3 style='color:#2980b9; font-size:38px; margin-bottom:15px;'>Phase 5: Launch (Year 2)</h3><ul style='list-style:disc; margin-left:30px;'><li>Implement Personal & Community Projects.</li><li>External validation preparation.</li><li>Data collection for program revision.</li></ul>

Resources & Communication

<strong>Key Templates:</strong> Unit Planner, ATL Skills Tracker, Rubrics (0–8), Meeting Notes.

<strong>External Comms:</strong> Periodic Parent Newsletters outlining progress.

<strong>Internal Feedback Loops:</strong> Dedicated surveys for Teachers and Students.

<strong>Student Reflection:</strong> Templates to capture learner experience.

Trello Functional Features

<div style='margin-bottom:30px;'><strong>Labels:</strong><br>Priority (High, Med, Low), Status (To Do, Doing, Done), Category (PD, Planning, Assessment).</div><div style='margin-bottom:30px;'><strong>Due Dates:</strong><br>Set strict deadlines for each phase to maintain momentum.</div><div style='margin-bottom:30px;'><strong>Attachments:</strong><br>Directly link IB guides, workshop materials, and draft examples to cards.</div>

Deep Dive: Unit Planner Checklist

Use this Trello Checklist within every Subject Card:

Select Key Concepts & Related Concepts

Choose Global Context & Statement of Inquiry

Formulate Inquiry Questions (Factual, Conceptual, Debatable)

Set ATL Skills & Formulate Summative Tasks