CAS Coordinator's Responsibilities

The role of the CAS coordinator

The CAS coordinator is the key to the success of a CAS programme. The CAS coordinator is knowledgeable about the role of CAS in the Diploma Programme. The CAS coordinator is the nominated member of staff who facilitates understanding of CAS and oversees the effective implementation of CAS experiences, working directly with students, staff, CAS advisers and CAS supervisors. The CAS coordinator is responsible for reporting the progress of CAS students to the Diploma Programme coordinator.

CAS coordinators are ultimately responsible for determining whether students have met the CAS learning outcomes at the end of the Diploma Programme, and for reporting as required by the Handbook of procedures for the Diploma Programme.

Works directly with the CAS students to:

• educate students on all aspects of the CAS programme

• educate students on the meaning and purpose of the CAS learning outcomes

• assist students with clarifying and developing the attributes of the IB learner profile

• support students in understanding ethical concerns and international-mindedness

• develop purposeful reflection skills through individual interviews, group discussions and teaching strategies

• provide feedback on student reflections

• assist students in identifying personal and group goals

• discuss goals and achievements in regular meetings

• provide ongoing guidance and support to students

• monitor the range and balance of experiences undertaken by individuals advise and monitor progress towards meeting the CAS learning outcomes 

• periodically review students’ CAS portfolios

• meet each student in three formal documented interviews.