International Baccalaureate Schools of Michigan (IBSOM)

What International Baccalaureate Schools of Michigan (IBSOM) does

International Baccalaureate Schools of Michigan (IBSOM) is a state-level, non-profit educational association founded in 2006 and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Its mission is to support the growth and ongoing development of all International Baccalaureate (IB) schools and programmes across Michigan, encompassing 91 IB programs distributed across 72 public and private schools (34 Diploma Programs, 3 Career-Related Programs, 26 Middle Years Programmes, and 28 Primary Years Programmes).

IBSOM operates as a coordinating body rather than a content provider. Its core deliverables include professional development symposia (e.g., an annual Fall Symposium at MACOMB County ISD), official IB Category 1, 2, and 3 training workshops (e.g., June 2026 sessions at Washtenaw ISD), coordinator collaboration meetings, shared online workspaces (a PYP Padlet and a DP Google Drive), an email newsletter, and an annual teaching award (the Jean Ramseyer Award). The organization also maintains a directory of IB credit policies across 12 Michigan universities and publishes resources such as the Profile of IB Programs in Michigan.

IBSOM does not develop or sell technology products, and its GTM is membership-based and event-driven rather than commercial. Revenue mechanics are not disclosed but appear to rely on member school dues, event/workshop fees, and sponsor contributions from educational publishers and IB-aligned platforms (Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, ManageBac, Kognity, Search Associates). The organization is governed by a volunteer board of trustees composed of educators and administrators from member schools, and it employs a small staff of approximately five people. Its strategic role includes advocating for legislative support of IB programs and promoting equity and access to IB education across Michigan.

Name

International Baccalaureate Schools of Michigan (IBSOM)

Legal name

International Baccalaureate Schools of Michigan (IBSOM)

Website

https://ibsom.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IBSOM is a Michigan-based non-profit association supporting 72 IB schools statewide through professional development, training workshops, advocacy, and shared resources for IB Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-Related Programmes.

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GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IBSOM is a nonprofit educational association that supports the growth and ongoing development of all IB schools and programs (PYP, MYP, DP, and CP) throughout Michigan. It provides professional development symposia, IB training workshops (Category 1, 2, and 3), coordinator collaboration meetings, advocacy for legislative support of IB programs, equity and access initiatives, and shared online workspaces and resources for IB educators and coordinators across 72 member schools.

Product overview

IBSOM is a non-profit organization that supports International Baccalaureate programs (Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program, Diploma Program, and Career-Related Program) across Michigan schools. The organization provides professional development symposia, collaboration resources, and informational tools for IB coordinators and educators. Key offerings include workshops, online workspaces (Padlet and Google Drive-based), a directory of Michigan IB schools, IB credit policies for Michigan universities, and an email newsletter. IBSOM does not offer a technology product or software platform.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Official IB Training Sessions (Category 1, 2, 3) Official International Baccalaureate training workshops delivered to IB educators and coordinators in Michigan, covering Category 1, 2, and 3 curriculum areas across CP, DP, MYP, and PYP programs. Intended for teachers and IB coordinators at Michigan member schools seeking IB-authorized training locally.
• Annual Fall Symposium (Professional Development)

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporters and core.

• Search AssociatessupportersGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational recruitment partner that supports IBSOM as a sponsor. Clickable logo on the IBSOM website indicating partnership relationship.
• Cambridge University PresssupportersTechnology or IntegrationIB Teaching and Learning Resources provider. Celebrating partnership as a supporter of IBSOM with clickable logo link.
• ManageBacsupportersTechnology or IntegrationIB curriculum management platform partner supporting IBSOM as a sponsor with clickable logo on the website.
• Oxford University PresscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor educational publisher celebrating 15 years of publishing in cooperation with IB. Listed as a 2022-23 IBSOM supporter with prominent placement on Resources page.
• KognitysupportersTechnology or IntegrationIBDP educational technology platform provider supporting IBSOM as a sponsor with clickable logo on the website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Michigan Education Association: Michigan's largest education employee organization providing professional development, advocacy, and member services. While primarily a labor union, MEA shares IBSOM's statewide educator-support mission and overlaps in membership base.

Direct peers

• Michigan Association of School Boards: A statewide non-profit membership association serving Michigan school board members with advocacy, professional development, and resources — structurally similar to IBSOM but focused on school governance rather than IB-specific coordination.
• Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators: A statewide association of Michigan ISD administrators that provides professional development, advocacy, and coordination among ISDs — similar in structure and mission to IBSOM but serving ISD administrators statewide.
• Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association: A statewide professional association serving elementary and middle school principals in Michigan with PD, advocacy, and networking — closely parallel to IBSOM's role supporting school leaders and IB coordinators across the state.
• Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals: A statewide professional association providing leadership development, advocacy, and networking for Michigan secondary school principals — structurally and functionally comparable to IBSOM's role for IB coordinators.

Broad incumbents

• International Baccalaureate Organization: The global non-profit that develops and authorizes the IB curriculum. IBSOM functions as a state-level affiliate supporting IB schools in Michigan, parallel to how national/regional IBO affiliates support the global IB mission in their jurisdictions.

Regional players

• Washtenaw Intermediate School District: A regional intermediate school district that hosts IBSOM's official IB training sessions — comparable regional player providing professional development and program support to area schools in Michigan.
• Oakland Schools: A regional intermediate school district in southeast Michigan providing educational services, professional development, and program support to member schools — a regional analog to IBSOM's statewide support role.
• Kent Intermediate School District: A regional intermediate school district in western Michigan providing educational services, professional development, and program support to member schools — another regional ISD comparable to IBSOM's support model in scope and function.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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