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ISB - Partner in Education

The State Institute makes the results of research and classroom experience available to schools.

The institute supports and advises the Bavarian State Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs in the continuing development of the Bavarian educational system.

• It is a school’s duty to prepare its students for life’s challenges and to enable its students to fully develop their personality. With this in view, schools have to identify changes in society in good time and in a sustainable manner. It is therefore necessary for all those involved to know what constitutes a good school and good teaching.
• In view of the increasing autonomy of schools we offer head teachers and teachers  professional guidelines on how to provide education that is viable for the future.
• We see ourselves as a partner in the educational process for all those who wish to make use of our expertise and our commitment and we also provide support for the day-to-day organisation of schools and teaching.
• We work closely and responsibly with our clients and partners who work in educational administration and we support the on-going development of schools and teaching.

• We are responsible for curriculum development that is built on academic and didactic principles.
• We set final examinations and year group tests that adhere to high standards.
• We help schools to realise their pedagogical work and meet the challenges of a digitalized world.
• We provide qualified answers to didactic and methodological questions for all types of school posed by head teachers and teachers.
• We pass on our expertise in teacher training seminars.
• We create realistic concepts for educational topics and policy.
• We supervise pilot projects and ensure that the accompanying research and evaluation have a sound academic basis.

• We employ competent and committed teachers and research assistants who make the results of research and practice relevant for schools. We are also supported in this work by qualified administrative staff.
• We guarantee practical relevance by closely cooperating with teachers as well as with partners outside of schools.
• We are part of educational and academic networks – in Bavaria, throughout Germany and internationally.
• As a state institute we ensure that our products and services conform to the pertinent laws and guidelines.