International Baccalaureate is a methodology of teaching. Perhaps you have heard of Montessori schools? IB has nothing to do with that - other than the fact that they are both WAYS of teaching. An IB program is something that informs the way a teacher might approach a lesson on “Composting” within an earth-sciences and ecosystems module.

The IB Program evolves as kids get older and more academically capable. By High School IB offers some of the most rigorous and academically challenging courses available. Being an “IB student” is similar to taking all Advanced Placement (AP) classes that require more effort and in return offer higher GPA potential.`

However, In an elementary setting IB sets an over-arching tone for how to approach various learning objectives. The state of Texas and DISD will set various requirements for what curriculum to use, topics to cover, and demonstrable mastery levels. But IB tries to tie it all together into a cohesive view of the word to see connections within fields of study. So that a learner can see the connections between topics. For example: Art’s connections to History, which has connections to Science, which has connections to Math, which can have connections back to Art. Of course there are dozens of other interconnections not list