18th Annual Hawaii AP Summer Institute
July 16–20, 2012
Saint Louis School
Honolulu, HI
This five-day professional development event brings together colleagues from all over the world to discuss course-specific content, instructional strategies, course organization and methods for increasing student participation in AP. Sessions led by College Board-endorsed subject experts equip new and experienced AP educators with effective resources and best practices to bring back to their schools.
Register now for the 18th Annual Hawaii AP Summer Institute and:
- Attend sessions that serve as a forum for discussing important topics, including strategies for teaching students at beginning or intermediate levels
- Receive syllabi, lesson plans, course resources and assignments
- Review previous AP Exams and sample student responses
- Learn how to refresh and improve existing AP courses
- Find out more about AP vertical teaming
Faculty and Sessions
This year's institute will feature highly qualified College Board-endorsed consultants who will provide resources and share teaching strategies that have contributed to the success of their students:
- AP Biology: Mary Wuerth, Tamalpais High School, Mill Valley, CA
- AP Calculus AB (for experienced faculty): Dixie Ross, Pflugerville High School, TX
- AP Calculus AB (for new faculty): Ben Cornelius, Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, OR
- AP Calculus BC: Howard Alcosser, Diamond Bar High School, Diamond Bar, Calif.
- AP Chemistry: Rene McCormick, AP Strategies, Dallas, TX
- AP English Language and Composition (for experienced faculty): Paula Carbone, University of California, Los Angeles
- AP English Language and Composition (for new faculty): Marilyn Elkins, California State University, Los Angeles
- AP English Literature and Composition (for experienced faculty): Thom Wade, Arroyo Grande High School, CA
- AP English Literature and Composition (for new faculty): Sally Pfeifer, Spokane Public Schools, WA
- AP Environmental Science: John Kraemer, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau
- AP Physics B and C: Margaret Brinker, Retired, Chaparral High School, Parker, CO
- AP Psychology: Don Leach, George Washington High School, San Francisco, CA
- AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature and Culture: Sandra Franco, University High School, Tucson, AZ
- AP Statistics: Lee Kucera, Capistrano Valley High School, Mission Viejo, CA
- AP U.S. Government and Politics: Van Hadley, Roy High School, UT
- AP U.S. History: George W. Henry, Jr., East High School, Salt Lake City, Utah
- AP World History: Deborah Smith Johnston, Lakeside Upper School, Seattle, WA
Note: Sessions for new faculty are intended for teachers with 1 to 5 years' AP teaching experience.
Special Offerings:
For AP Coordinators, School Counselors and Administrators:
Building an AP Program
Presented by Odie Douglas, Associate Superintendent, Lodi Unified School District, California
This workshop will provide an in-depth survey of ways to start and support an AP program. Day one is geared toward administrators and exploring ways to provide support for AP teachers in learning how to use data to promote equitable growth. It will also provide tools for assessing existing AP programs, and cover specific administrative topics, such as models for obtaining financial support, school policies, and use of block schedules.
The remainder of the week is designed to assist counselors and school administrators in increasing student preparation for and achievement in AP courses and in directing academic and counseling programs in both middle school and high school. This session will also provide training for new and experienced AP Coordinators. A special one-day rate is available for administrators who wish to attend the first day only.
For middle and high school teachers, grades 6-12:
Pre-AP Sessions:
Advanced Vertical Teaming in English, Math, Science and Social Studies will also be offered.
Pre-AP workshops equip educators with the strategies and tools needed to engage students in active, high-level learning. Vertical Team sessions focus on instructional strategies and curriculum alignment to aid teachers in building or strengthening their team, and in preparing students for college-level course work.
Register now
Continuing Education Units
Three CEU credits will be available. Two units of graduate credit will also be available from San Diego State University for an additional fee of $144. Register for SDSU credits on-site.
Registration Information
Download the brochure with our registration form
Or
Register online:
AP: https://apps2.collegeboard.com/olrWebApp/meetingDetail.do?meetingID=3011207161
Pre-AP: https://apps2.collegeboard.com/olrWebApp/meetingDetail.do?meetingID=3011207165
| Registration Fees | |
|---|---|
| Early Registration Fee before June 1, 2012 | $800 |
| Registration Fee after June 1, 2012 | $850 |
| Special One-Day Fee (for first day of Administrators Session ONLY) | $175 |
The full-week registration fee includes:
- 30 hours of instruction
- Official College Board AP packets and instructional materials
- Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and the welcome reception
- Binder and publishers' display of AP texts
Register for sessions early, as space is limited. After June 1, please call 408-367-1421 or e-mail sshanahan@collegeboard.org to ensure that a session has not reached capacity. Conversely, sessions may be canceled because of low enrollment.
All subject training sessions will be held on the Saint Louis School campus in Honolulu. Transportation will be provided by bus from various locations in Waikiki to Saint Louis School.
Cancellations: If you must cancel, you’ll receive a full refund up to 14 calendar days before the Institute. A participant who has registered and cancels less than 14 calendar days prior to the event receives a refund less $100. No refunds will be given for cancellations made after the event.
The College Board reserves the right to cancel sessions with few registrants or substitute session topics and presenters without notice. In the event a session must be canceled, we will notify you by e-mail or phone. In the event of cancellation, the College Board is not responsible for refunds of travel arrangements.
Lodging
Please make your reservations directly with the hotel of your choice.
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel (faculty hotel)
Phone: 808-921-4631
Please mention the College Board to receive conference rate of $140, based on availability
http://www.princess-kaiulani.com(Conference rate available through phone reservations only)
Ohana Hotels
Schedule information
| Registration at Saint Louis School | Monday, July 16, 7–8 a.m. |
| Reception | Wednesday, July 18, 4:15–5:30 p.m. |
| Training | Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
Breakfast, lunch and refreshments are provided Monday through Thursday. Breakfast and refreshments are provided on Friday.
IACET Authorized Provider
The College Board has been approved as an authorized provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102, and may offer CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standards, internationally recognized as good standards of practice. One (1) CEU is defined as ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction. (http://www.iacet.org/)