Ad Astra Advanced Placement Summer Institute
2009 AP Summer Institutes - July 27 – July 31
All of the 2008 Ad Astra Summer Institutes are open to both new and experienced AP* teachers. Each institute will last 30 hours (the tentative schedule is 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Thursday, and 8:00 am – 12:00 noon on Friday although there may be some variation in times). The fee for each institute is $550 and includes all AP* materials, refreshments and lunch Monday through Thursday. Registrations must be made online by July 10, 2009. Cancellations made prior to June 5, 2009, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be made after that date, but school districts may submit teacher substitutions until July 10, 2009.
Please be sure to complete the Participant Background Information form after you register.
APSI Host Site Information
- Olathe USD 233 - http://schools.olatheschools.com/olatheeast/
- Parking and entrance will be on the north side of the building due to construction
| Institute | AP Consultant | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Jeff Smith, Ph.D. | View PDF |
| Calculus AB | Wanda Savage | View PDF |
| Chemistry | Patsy Mueller | View PDF |
| English Language & Composition | Gretchen Polnac | View PDF |
| English Literature & Composition | Diana Krauss | View PDF |
| Physics B | David Brink | View PDF |
| Spanish | Gustavo Fares, Ph.D. | View PDF |
| Studio 2-D Design | Quiquia Calhoun | View PDF |
| U.S. History | Carl Schulkin, Ph.D. | View PDF |
| PreAP/Vertical Teams* English | Steve Heller | View PDF |
| PreAP/Vertical Teams* Math | Mike Koehler | View PDF |
Check the course schedule for available courses.
Lodging
Graduate Credit Option
Participants may also earn three graduate education hours for any of the AP* Summer Institutes for a reduced tuition rate and the successful completion of an academic assignment.
Additional Information
Timothy W. Peterson, Ph.D.
Dean of Continuing Education
Washburn University
1700 College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621Phone: (785) 670-1399
Fax: (785) 670-1028
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