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FAST TRAIN’s IB Teacher Award Level I in Conjunction with Virginia State Licensure
FAST TRAIN has received unconditional authorization from International Baccalaureate® (IB) for Its IB Teacher Award Level I in conjunction with Virginia elementary education state licensure. In other words, while completing FAST TRAIN’s elementary education state licensure program, the student can also take an additional IB capstone course, teach in an IB school and then be eligible to not only apply to the state of Virginia for a state license, but also to IB for an IB Award Level I. The IB portion of the Virginia licensure program is optional.
Elementary Education Virginia State Licensure-IB Teacher Award Level I (for Teacher Candidates)
- Apply to and follow the FAST TRAIN Elementary Education Program
- Complete elementary education course work and IB capstone course: Teaching and Learning the IB Primary Years (EDUC 621)
- Teach for one year in an IB school in a PYP program to complete internship requirement
- Become eligible to apply to IB for the Teacher Award Level I
Completion of the entire recognized program of study and subsequent registration for the award meets the IB's minimum PD requirements for school authorization and evaluation. Successful completion of individual component parts does not. When participants register for the Level 1 Teacher Award, they receive a certificate from the IB, issued in Cardiff. Once participants have this certificate, they do not require further mandated IB professional development.