25 Nov 2009
Advanced Placement Summer Institute 2009

AP Institute

  • AP English Language
  • Jul 27 - 30, Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 4:45pm
  • cost: $760, price includes AP "Acorn" book, plus lunch Monday - Thursday

See additional AP subject offerings available through our Penn State Great Valley campus.

What's included?

  • Preparation of course syllabi and lesson plans
  • Examples of classroom materials applicable to the particular AP subject area
  • Practical information about program implementation (student selection, budget, and helping students to succeed on an AP examination)
  • A chance for both the novice and experienced teacher to interact and share ideas with their colleagues

Who Should Attend:

  • Current AP teachers
  • Teachers who want to learn to teach AP courses in one of the content areas
  • Teachers of talented and gifted students
  • Teachers and administrators wishing to learn how to establish AP programs in their local schools or school districts

Dates Times
All courses except English Language run the week of August 3 to 7, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..  English Language course meets  July 27-30, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. .

Continuing Education Units
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are based on a standard of 1 unit per ten hours of classroom instruction. Upon completion of this course, each participant will be awarded a certificate for the CEUs earned.

Pennsylvania Act 48
Penn State is an Act 48-approved provider. Professional educators are encouraged to confirm that this program fits their school district's professional development plan for Act 48. Earn 30 hours toward fulfilling Act 48 requirements by attending this entire program.

Attendance Policy
Please note that College Board guidelines require at least 90 percent attendance in order for participants to receive certificates of completion. Letters of attendance for participants who do not qualify for certificates will be available upon request.