Join some of the expert authors of Pearson History for the IB Diploma Programme, Sheena Verghis Joshy, Jim Barrasso and Soledad Texido, for an interactive session to help you get ready for the new 2026 IB DP History Subject Guide.

This session will cover the most important changes to the DP History Subject Guide and how Pearson’s new print and digital student books, developed in cooperation with the IB, will support you to implement the new course in your school.    

You can submit your questions in advance by completing this short form: Ask questions on the new 2026 IB DP History Subject Guide.

About the presenters

James Barrasso has been the Lead History Teacher at Sturgis Charter Public School in Hyannis (Massachusetts, US) since 2005, teaching IB History throughout that time. He is currently a senior history examiner for the IB, as well as a History Extended Essay examiner. James holds bachelor’s degrees in History and Journalism from the University of Connecticut (US), an MA in History Education from the University of Massachusetts, and an MA in Educational Leadership from Endicott College (US).

María Soledad Texido is the Head of Secondary at King’s College School Panama and has been an IB educator for over 15 years. She has taught IB History, serves as an IB examiner for History Paper 3 HL and Extended Essays, and has extensive experience teaching IB DP students in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Within the IBEN, she contributes as an evaluation leader, programme leader, workshop facilitator, and course outline reader.

Sheena Verghis Joshy is Head of School at GPS Brookes Kochi, India. She has extensive experience teaching History and TOK and has held leadership positions across India, Kenya, and Malaysia. She is involved with the IB as an examiner and workshop leader for History and the Extended Essay, and serves as the History moderator for Programme Communities. Sheena has also contributed to developing the latest DP History curriculum and has authored Paper 3 questions.