TCIS is not directly affiliated with the IB ® Organization.
HISTORY
The tremendous growth in Texas of the IB ® (IB) and of Texas IB Schools (TIBS), the regional IB association, created the need for a TIBS partner organization. As a result, the TCIS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was established to support the general improvement of education for Texas IB students and schools.
TCIS was founded by experienced IB educators and community leaders. The Executive Director of Texas IB Schools (TIBS) is a permanent, voting member of the Board of TCIS.
TCIS facilitates implementation of IB programs through partnership agreements with IB schools and districts. TCIS then provides IB program development, IB professional training, curriculum planning, marketing campaigns and scholarship programs.
TCIS and partner schools commit to:
- Ensure a continuity and commitment to the standards of performance espoused by the IB ®;
- Facilitate program development, professional development, curriculum planning and scholarship programs at IB World Schools;
- Provide authorized IB professional development;
- Operate and manage schools by providing campus autonomy with expert school leadership support.
Mission
TCIS schools share the mission of building a better world by cultivating young people who are caring and innovative in their approach to learning, both inside and outside of the classroom. Students are encouraged to ask questions and are taught the necessary skills to research, collaborate and communicate their findings to both school stakeholders and the broader community. These skills prepare IB students for success at university and beyond.