Ad Astra Advanced Placement Summer Institute
According to a 2002 College Board survey of 32,000 AP teachers, the AP Summer Institute was their “most effective” professional development activity. Here are just a few of the evaluation comments made by the 200 teachers from Kansas and seven other states who attended the 2007 Ad Astra AP Summer Institute offered by Washburn University, Olathe Unified School District 233, and McPherson Unified School District 418.
"This was my 4th APSI and the best one I have ever attended!"
"The presenter was the best I've had in 23 years of teaching."
"This was one of the most valuable sessions I have ever attended."
"Outstanding. Thanks!"
2008 AP Summer Institutes - July 28 – August 1
All of the 2008 Ad Astra AP 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 11, 2008. Cancellations made prior to June 6, 2008, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be made after that date, but school districts may submit teacher substitutions until July 11, 2008.
Please be sure to complete the Participant Background Information form after you register.
| Institute | Site | AP Consultant | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP9003 English Literature & Composition | McPherson | Mary McDonald | Syllabus |
| AP9007 Calculus AB | Olathe | Mike Koehler | Syllabus |
| AP9009 English Language & Composition | Olathe | Steven Fox | Syllabus |
| AP9010 English Literature & Composition | Olathe | Gretchen Polnac | Syllabus |
| AP9011 European History | Olathe | Chris Freiler | Syllabus |
| AP9012 US Government & Politics | Olathe | Clarissa Peterson | Syllabus |
| AP9013 Chemistry | Olathe | Patsy Mueller | Syllabus |
| AP9014 Spanish Language | Olathe | Gustavo Fares | Syllabus |
| AP9015 French Language | Olathe | Christine Lac | Syllabus |
| AP9016 PreAP/VT English | Olathe | Steve Heller | Syllabus |
| AP9018 Psychology | Topeka | Kent Korek | Syllabus |
Check the course schedule for available courses.
APSI Host Site Information
- McPherson USD 418
Central Christian College will host Institutes AP9001-9006.
www.centralchristian.edu/ - Olathe USD 233
Olathe East High School will host Institutes AP9007-9017.
http://schools.olatheschools.com/olatheeast/ - Washburn University
The Division of Continuing Education will host Institutes AP9018-20.
www.washburn.edu
Housing & Map Information
Graduate Credit Option
Participants may also earn three graduate education hours for any of the AP Summer Institutes for a reduced tuition rate of $85 per credit hour 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