Trellis & Vine: Weaving ISCA Standards and the IB Curriculum Framework to help students flourish
How can schools integrate student growth frameworks without adding complexity? This interactive spotlight session explores how the ISCA Student Standards—including self-awareness, identity development, and social justice—can meaningfully align with the IB MYP.
Participants will first view a 30-minute recorded segment from the Virtual Conference presented by Emily X, using the metaphor of a trellis and vine to illustrate how structures and standards can support student growth. This will be followed by a live 30-minute Q&A and discussion with Emily J. Thomas, offering space to reflect, ask questions, and explore how this alignment might look across different school contexts. Participants will map connections, co-create school-specific strategies, and leave with practical tools to support student-centered learning.
Speaker: Emily Thomas
Emily J. Thomas is an IB educator, literacy and curriculum specialist, and experienced MYP & DP consultant. With over a decade of experience in international schools, Emily supports schools in aligning mission-driven values with IB frameworks and student-centered practices. Her work focuses on interdisciplinary learning, reflective teaching, and strategic curriculum design.
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