Ad Astra Advanced Placement Summer Institute
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2012 marks the sixth year of the annual Ad Astra AP* Summer Institutes. Last year nearly 300 AP teachers from twenty states participated in the institutes and went away with lots of new ideas and strategies to improve their AP* courses.
Unless noted otherwise, all of the 2012 AP* Summer Institutes listed below are open to both new and experienced AP* teachers. Each institute will last 30 hours (the tentative schedule is 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Thursday). The fee for each institute is $575 and includes all AP* materials, refreshments and lunches Monday through Thursday.
Early registration is encouraged as each institute is limited to 30 participants. Registrations must be made by July 2, 2012, or there will be an additional $50 late fee.
Cancellations made prior to June 15 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be made after that date, but school districts may submit teacher substitutions until July 9, 2012. Washburn and USD #233 do not endorse nor promote any single resource or AP* exam support information distributed by publishing companies during the institutes.
2012 AP Summer Institutes
Registration will open on January 23
| Institute | AP Consultant | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Dr. Jeff Smith | Biology |
| Calculus AB | TBA | |
| Calculus BC | TBA | |
| Chemistry | Patsy Mueller | Chemistry |
| English Language & Composition – New | Michael Knoedler | English Language |
| English Language & Composition – Experienced | Dr. Betty Moss | English Language |
| English Literature & Composition – New | Elizabeth Davis | English Lit & Comp |
| English Literature & Composition - Experienced | Gretchen Polnac | English Lit & Comp |
| Environmental Science | Michael Mayfield | |
| European History | Patti Harrold | European History |
| French Language | Dr. Christine Lac | |
| Government & Politics – U.S. | Jenny Esler | U.S. Govt & Politics |
| German Language | Beth Smith | |
| Physics – B | Steve Schuh | Physics |
| Psychology | Kent Korek | Psychology |
| Spanish Language | Laura Zinke | Spanish Language |
| Statistics | TBA | |
| Studio Art | Jane Harlow | Studio Art |
| U.S. History | Thomas Sleete | U.S. History |
| Pre-AP English | Steve Heller | Pre- AP English |
| Pre-AP Social Science & History | Dallas Koehn |
APSI Host Site Information
Olathe Northwest High School - http://www.onwravens.net
Lodging
Residence Inn Kansas City Olathe - http://cwp.marriott.com/kckro/apsummerinstitute/
Graduate Credit Option
Three graduate credit hours (ED 674 -- Special Topics) will be available for an additional fee at a reduced tuition rate. The graduate credit option requires a separate registration during the institutes and the completion of an academic assignment by August 10, 2012.
Graduate Credit Option
Course Portfolio Assignment Guidelines
Additional Information
Timothy W. Peterson, Ph.D.
Dean of Academic Outreach
Washburn University
1700 College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621Phone: (785) 670-1399
Fax: (785) 670-1028
*Advanced Placement and AP are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.