Each phase has different activities and steps involved.  More information on the activities in each phase can be found in the Information for Prospective Schools Packet or the Guidelines for Authorization.  If SOMA decides to implement the program, costs would be incurred as early as 2009 for teacher training and staff planning.

Possible Timeline for the Diploma Program

Phase	Duration	Events
Year of IB Dialogue	June 2007 to June 2008	Investigate and make decision on whether to offer program
Planning	September 2008 to June 2009	Submit Letter of Intent (September) and Application for Authorization (May)
Applicant	September 2009 to June 2010	Receive authorization visit from IB
Authorization	September 20010 to June 20011	Begin offering IB Diploma courses and exams

Possible Timeline for the Middle Years Program

Phase	Duration	Events
Year of IB Dialogue	September 2007 to June 2008	Investigate and make decision on whether to offer program and begin training and implementation
Planning	September 2008 to June 2009	Submit Part A of the Application (May) and continue implementation
Implementation	September 2009 to June 20010	Submit Part B (June)
Applicant	September 20010 to June 2011	Receive authorization visit from IB
Authorization	September 2011 to June 2012	Begin offering MYP courses and moderation