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The workshop sessions are small, averaging under fifteen participants. The leaders are experienced AP teachers who have developed outstanding reputations in public and private schools. All have been readers for the AP examinations and consulting teachers for The College Board. Each session is designed to meet the needs of the individual participants to ensure that each teacher returns to the classroom with increased confidence and strategies for success.
Biology
Ted Graham - The Lawrenceville School, NJThis workshop will focus on ten of the AP Labs from Version C & D (new 1997). Participants will act as their own students might, performing all laboratory operations. Although time will not allow for the Drosophila lab, participants will have the opportunity to study the flies in order to become more familiar with them. Participants will be exposed to other interesting labs, which expand the use of equipment and concepts. At least one session will be dedicated to discussing and doing the essay section of the exam.
Biology - Computer Based
Ted Graham - The Lawrenceville School, NJThis strictly lab oriented week will be doing the Advanced Placement laboratories which appear in the AP Lab book but doing them using probes and collecting information via the computer. The software is Logger Pro (Vernier) for either Windows or Macintosh. The experiments use a variety of probes, which will also work with CBL calculators; there may be an opportunity to work with CBL equipment, although this will not be the focus of the course. Experience has shown that student interest and accuracy is enhanced by working with this technology and the results achieved.
Calculus
Steve Olson - Hingham HS, MAThis workshop provides participants with a wealth of information regarding mathematical modeling, problems demonstrating the newly reformed calculus curriculum, alternatives for classroom presentation, and available classroom materials. Each of the three calculus sessions integrates the use of TI82/83 graphing calculators. Participants with all degrees of experience with this technology are welcome.
Chemistry - Session II
Tom Boyd - McCallie School, TNThis course is designed for teachers with minimal training in teaching Advanced placement Chemistry. Using multiple- choice questions, essays, and problems, we will develop units for each major section of AP Chemistry. The major units that will be developed during the academic session are: 1) writing ionic reactions 2) electrochemistry 3) thermodynamics 4) acid-base chemistry 5) kinetics 6) laboratory work. Tom Boyd is a current table leader for the AP Reading and a recent member of the Test Development Committee. He is chair of the 2000 and 2002 American Chemical Society Advanced High School Chemistry Exam and an AP Chemistry Consultant for the southern region.
Chemistry - Session III
Dr. Peter Demmin - Consultant, Amherst, NYDesigned for the teacher who is relatively new to the AP setting or who is looking for a fresh start, this workshop is built around five strands of instruction: Chemistry content, AP course management, the AP examination, Instructional resources, and a basic Chemistry lab program. Dr. Demmin, as a recent table leader for the AP Reading and former member of the Test Development Committee, brings up-to-date expertise regarding the exam; as author of three AP and Pre-AP Chemistry publications in current classroom use, he brings practical instructional advice as well a notebook full of resources.
Chemistry Labs
Dr. Arden Zipp - SUNY, Cortland NYThis workshop gives participants hands-on experience with a variety of Chemistry labs, ranging from traditional wet labs to computer-based labs. Participants work in small groups to compare results, troubleshoot problems for students, and develop plans to integrate labs into existing curricula. As Chief Reader for the AP Chemistry exam, Dr. Zipp provides participants with authoritative insights how to prepare students for success.
Economics
Dick Brunelle - Ashland HS, MAThis workshop will provide participants with an overview of the AP Economics curriculum, some fresh approaches to the teaching of economics, and proven strategies for preparing students to succeed on the AP exam. A member of the Test Development Committee, Dick brings up-to-date expertise regarding the exam.
English Literature
Tim Averill - Manchester HS, MAThis workshop will provide participants with an overview of the AP curriculum, complete sample teaching units, and a discussion of methods for preparing students for the examination. Participants will read and discuss a novel, selected short fiction, and the work of a poet who will attend a class session on his/her work. Students enrolled in the Institute for graduate credit will complete a proposed syllabus. Because the program is pragmatic, all participants will receive electronic and print curriculum materials and will leave with a good sense of how to adapt the AP curriculum for use in their home schools.
English Language
Erin Mayo - St. Johnsbury Academy VTAs they seek to improve and develop their Language and Composition curricula, participants consider such course elements as argumentation, syntax, tone, critical reading, and the essay. There will also be an opportunity to meet with a visiting poet to discuss his/her work. All sessions are highly interactive, encouraging small group work and collaboration and providing relevant information and materials for classroom use. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the AP Exam and how to integrate AP components into their existing curricula.
Environmental Science
Jim Morrill - The Hotchkiss School, CTThe AP Environmental Science workshop combines fieldwork, lab work, discussion of the curriculum and an analysis of the AP exam grading process. There will be ample opportunity for exchange of ideas about how to teach this exciting new Advanced Placement subject. St. Johnsbury is an ideal location for this hands-on workshop as it is close to interesting geology, northern forests, and a wood chip electrical generating plant.
European History
James Kirkculdy - Hingham HS MAA week of intensive workshop for new or experienced teachers of AP European History. The workshop will concentrate on teaching strategies, core concepts, recent historiography, alternative assessments, and grading the AP exam all designed to enhance effective teaching of this course.
French Language
Joanne Wund - Seven Hills Upper School, OHThis workshop offers teachers an opportunity to develop more effective materials and exciting approaches to the teaching of French. The sessions are lively, the materials are immediately relevant, and the information and strategies reflective of the best current practices. Participants of all levels of experience will benefit from this empowering workshop with one of the nation’s finest French consultants.
Physics
John Schutter - Shaker Heights HS, OHThis workshop is designed to help prepare participants to teach as successful AP Physics course, focusing on both the B and the C tests. The structure of each session is open to allow participants to meet the needs of their specific situations. Short labs, demonstrations, and discussions are on-going parts of the workshop and special attention will be given to an in-depth discussion regarding how the most recent AP test was scored.
Physics Labs
John Schutter - Shaker Heights HS, OHThis workshop will expose participants to laboratory experience appropriate for their top students. Each participant will investigate a variety of labs, including traditional labs, old PSSC labs, and computer-based/calculator-based labs. Whether preparing a tight one-year course, which requires efficient lab selection, or looking for extensions of labs for a second-year course, this workshop will provide participants with the resources they need to be successful.
Psychology
Lori Hodin - Swampscott HS, MAThis course is an overview of the structure and content of an Advanced Placement Psychology course. Selected topics such as mental illness, personality, the brain and perception will be covered in more detail. The course will deal with common concerns facing AP Psychology teachers. This workshop provides participants with successful lesson plans and unit outlines. Participants will evaluate textbooks, videos, and technology. Participants with all levels of experience are welcome.
Spanish Language
Mike McCarthy - Lenox HS, MAParticipants carefully analyze the AP Spanish Language Exam and the methods used by ETS to evaluate and score the exam. The seminar also includes presentation and development of materials, methodologies and techniques for use in Foreign Language teaching. Participants share teaching strategies and materials both from their own successes and from group projects produced during the seminar.
Studio Art - Portfolio
Tim Engelland - Deerfield Academy, MAParticipants carefully consider the elements of an AP Studio Art course and develop materials and strategies for use in a college-level studio art course. They analyze the AP Studio Art Exam and the methods used by ETS to evaluate and score the exam. Participants end the seminar by sharing teaching strategies and materials produced during the seminar.
Statistics
David Bock - Ithaca HS, NYParticipants in this course will examine four aspects for teaching AP Statistics: the College Board’s Outline for topics, course philosophy, and expectations; a review of important concepts in statistics; pedagogical issues: sample lessons, classroom activities, and projects; and looking at different resources: textbooks, calculators, videos, software, and other materials.
US Government and Politics
Barbara McAdorey - Sachem HS, NYThe workshop provides participants an overview of the basic structure and content necessary for the Advanced Placement course in US Government and Politics. Participants will focus on the development of a course outline and syllabus related to their specific objectives. Emphasis will be placed on teaching strategies, learning activities and exam preparation. An analysis of AP examinations, including the most recent exam, will be included as well as the process and standards established for the grading of the exams. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the fundamentals of US Government and Politics and the creation of an AP course curriculum.
US History
Session II - Jerry Desmarais, Spaulding HS, VT
Session III & IV - Dr. Tracey Wilson - Conard HS, CTThis workshop provides participants with an overview of the AP curriculum and the most recent exam. Participants will learn ways to integrate primary sources into existing curricula. They will practice strategies for teaching text reading and essay writing. Historical content will focus on the 2002 DBQ time period.
World History
Deborah Johnston - AP World History Consultant, MAThis course will help prepare instructors to teach the AP World History course in the 2001-2002 academic year when the test is first given. This course provides a broad view of what themes and methodological issues are important in the teaching of AP World History as well as specific content for the new course. Primary and secondary readings will be provided and recommended for student and teacher us. Time will also be spent on working with test questions for practice use with students. All participants will develop sample questions for their own classroom use, developing at the same time greater confidence in teaching the course.
Vertical Teams- Pre-AP English
Brian Borah - Consultant, Centerville, VAThis workshop is designed to help pre-AP and AP teachers collaborate in creating coherent curricula in grades 6-12. Sessions are highly interactive and will allow for interdisciplinary work. This week offers teachers and exciting professional development opportunity to develop consistent and reasonable strategies to empower more students to succeed in AP courses.
Vertical Teams-Pre-AP Math
Michelle Ralston - St. Johnsbury Academy, VTThe Mathematics Vertical Team summer institute gives teachers opportunities to work together to develop strategies for team building and grade-appropriate strategies for teaching skills that will enhance the ability of all students to be more successful in mathematics. Through cooperation and collaboration, middle and high school teachers work toward forming stronger instructional cohesion and sequential development of skills and knowledge. Team building activities and the curriculum strands of functions, accumulation, and rates are emphasized.
Vertical Teams-Pre-AP Science
Fred Brown - Consultant, West Hartford CTThe workshop will focus on the skills, concepts and content in science that can prepare students to successfully pursue AP science courses, how to establish a challenging classroom environment and how to assess the more complex standards of performance expected in AP science courses. Participants will design lessons, labs and/or units using Pre-AP concepts and will discuss how middle and high school Vertical Teams in science can be designed and established for their districts. This workshop will be especially helpful to teams of teachers and administrators from the same district.
Vertical Teams-Pre-AP Social Studies
Cora Greer - Consultant, Machiasport, METhe primary focus of the workshop will be the development strategies that will enhance writing skills, analytical skills and the ability to synthesize information as well as an examination of the assessment process. In addition, teachers will work to develop materials that will help students recognize and understand: cause and effect, multiple causation and the importance of continuity and change in shaping human events.