During this AP English Language and Composition APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You will also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year that will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you will gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.

• Classroom texts or materials, i.e., mentor texts or texts you would like to implement in the coming academic year.
• Bring Your Own Technology
• Enthusiam

“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. “
-Kofi Annan

I am a 28 year veteran teacher. I just finished my doctorate and moved from K-12 public education to Texas Woman's University. In addition to my classroom experience, I serve as an AP Rater, Table Leader, and AP Language and Composition Consultant for the College Board. I am also a textbook contributor -Ideas in Argument, teacher edition. My hope is that I can pass on to you my experience and knowledge, so you feel assured and confident in the classroom.