Pre-AP Professional Learning

Due to the covid-19 crisis, our Pre-AP Summer Institutes for 2020 have been canceled. All teachers and at least one site leader must complete the Online Foundational Module Series. As an alternative to the in-person institutes, we are offering Virtual Foundations Cohorts. As the Pre-AP Coordinator, you are responsible for distributing the registration codes to teachers and leaders for registration in any of the Virtual Foundations Cohorts.

Pre-AP Foundational Learning

The summer before their first year teaching a Pre-AP course, teachers and at least one leader are required to take part in professional learning offered by the College Board. For academic year 2020-21, all educators are required to complete the Online Foundational Modules Series. Pre-AP educators will also have the option to join free Virtual Foundations Cohorts, which extend learning from the on-demand Online Foundational Module Series. These live, virtual classes provide an opportunity for teachers and leaders to plan and collaborate with Pre-AP National Faculty and peers.

Online Foundational Module Series

The Online Foundational Module Series will be available beginning July 2020 on Pre-AP Classroom and will be available to all teachers and leaders at no charge. The course-specific teacher modules can be completed in 12− 20 hours and support teachers in planning and preparing for their Pre-AP course. The leader-specific modules can be completed in 4− 6 hours and support leaders in understanding the instructional design and program requirements of Pre-AP.   

Teacher Online Foundational Module Series Outline (1.5 CEU):
Module 1: Welcome to Pre-AP (.1 CEU)
Module 2: Your Course Framework and Areas of Focus (.2 CEU)
Module 3: The Power of Shared Principles (.1 CEU)
Module 4: Introduction to Pre-AP Instructional Resources (.2 CEU)
Module 5: Exploring Model Lessons (.3 CEU)
Module 6: Pre-AP Assessment Opportunities (.2)
Module 7: Examining Learning Checkpoints (.1)
Module 8: Building Your Course (.3 CEU)

Online Leadership Workshop Outline (.6 CEU):
Leadership Opening
Module 1: Welcome to Pre-AP (.1 CEU)
Module 2:  Pre-AP Program Requirements (.2 CEU)
Module 3: The Power of Shared Principles (.1 CEU)
Module 4:  Leadership Practices (.2 CEU)

Virtual Foundations Cohorts

We’re offering educators a new professional learning opportunity called Virtual Foundation Cohorts. This online experience replaces the Pre-AP Summer Institutes, canceled this year due to the covid-19 crisis. These optional, virtual classes are led by our expert National Faculty and have a maximum of 20 participants per cohort. Cohorts will run every two weeks from June 29 through August 7, 2020.

Teachers meet with their cohorts twice a week over the course of two weeks, for 90 minutes each session and leaders meet with their cohorts once a week over the course of two weeks, for 90 minutes each session. A variety of dates and times will be available when registration begins on May 18, 2020.

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Joining a Virtual Foundations Cohort will extend learning from our Online Foundational Module Series. The table below shows a sample teacher syllabus.

In order to receive CEUs, participants must complete all classes of the Virtual Foundations Cohort.

The Virtual Leadership Cohorts extend learning from our Online Leadership Workshop. The table below shows a sample syllabus for the leader cohort.

Pre-AP Summer Institute

Due to covid-19, our Pre-AP Summer Institutes for 2020 have been canceled. The information provided below is applicable to Summer 2021.

Pre-AP educators can attend an official Pre-AP Summer Institute. Pathways are available for new and experienced Pre-AP teachers as well as leaders. This four-day collaborative experience empowers participants to prepare for their Pre-AP course. Educators explore course materials, plan for their course, and develop connections within the Pre-AP Community.

Pre-AP Summer Institutes will be available in summer 2021 for the following courses:

• Pre-AP English 1
• Pre-AP English 2
• Pre-AP Algebra 1
• Pre-AP Geometry
• Pre-AP Biology
• Pre-AP Chemistry
• Pre-AP World History and Geography
• Pre-AP Visual and Performing Arts (includes Dance, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts)
• Pre-AP leadership workshop (1-day workshop for site leaders)

Pre-AP Summer Institutes Calendar and Registration

The Pre-AP Summer Institutes calendar will be made public in early 2021, when registration is opened. Schools purchasing Pre-AP for use in the 2020-21 academic year will receive in-kind seats that can be used for the Summer 2021 Pre-AP Summer Institutes.
You will receive your registration and discount codes for in-person professional learning once your order is complete. The deadline to register for a Pre-AP Summer Institute is four weeks before the event start date.  Attendance is limited to schools who have purchased Pre-AP courses from College Board.

Summer Learning Webinar Series

We are offering a series of free webinars to provide relevant strategies; share best practices; learn how to integrate partner programs like Quill, Vocabulary.com, and Wordplay; and prepare for the 2020-21 academic year in light of the current environment.

These virtual sessions present learning opportunities for all educators, whether they are new to Pre-AP, or experienced Pre-AP teachers and leaders looking to enhance their instructional approach. Webinars will be hosted live by College Board staff, along with Pre-AP teachers and administrators, from mid-June through mid-August. All sessions will be recorded and posted.

Registration begins June 1, 2020. Check back often, as new sessions will be added based on your feedback!

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