Community and International Training and Development, University of Oklahoma Outreach

Advanced Placement* Summer Institute

July 9-12 and 16-19, 2012    

students with teacherThe Advanced Placement* (AP*) Summer Institute for teachers is offered by Academic Programs-CITD within University of Oklahoma Outreach College of Continuing Education, in collaboration with The College Board.

New and experienced AP and Pre AP* teachers will gather on the University of Oklahoma campus and spend a week exploring the latest methods and curriculum topics in all aspects of AP course content, organization and methodology. Teacher participants will conclude their Institute experience at OU with renewed enthusiasm for the AP Program* and equipped with new ideas and resource materials to use in their classrooms.

Institute leaders are recognized members of the AP teaching community who are dedicated to improving student achievement through effective support of AP professionals.

NEW REGISTRATION CHANGES FOR 2012!

Registration is open NOW for the following:

AP* Psychology

AP* World History

Due to new institute funding requirements from the Department of Education, the following classes will not be open for registration until March 19, 2012 unless you have received notification granting priority registration from the Department of Education.  At that time, available spaces will be filled in the order that registration forms are received.


AP* Calculus AB

Pre AP* MS Math
Pre AP* HS Math
AP* US History
Pre AP* Social Studies
AP* English Literature
AP* English Language
Pre AP* HS English (two sections)
Pre AP* MS English

AP* Biology (offered both weeks)

Thank you for your cooperation as we transition our registration process to meet new 2012 goals.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 15TH!

Course Descriptions

Times and Locations

 

Thomas J. White Forum Building on the University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education campus

Mandatory check-in for those attending July 9-12 will be from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. on Monday in the Thurman J. White Building, 1704 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK.  All classes are held from 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.  Check-in for those attending the AP* Biology section July 16-19 will be from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. on Monday in Richards Hall, 730 Van Vleet Oval.  Week two participants need to park in the Asp Street parking garage (beside the football stadium and north of Lindsey Street), walk across the street to Richards Hall.  You will receive a parking permit at that time to place in your car.

 

All participants need to come prepared for surprise, inclement weather and also need to be prepared to walk to any scheduled field trips on campus during the week.

Attendance, CEUs and Certificates

100% attendance at the AP* Institute is expected and must be verified to the State Department of Education.Sign-in sheets will be distributed at various times each day. This is not a workshop where participants can come and go or attend only the sessions they feel are important. Participants should view this Institute and the instructors as they would expect their students to view their classes and them. If you miss a portion of the Institute we are required to notify the Oklahoma State Department of Education, who may refuse to pay your tuition.

Participants who attend all sessions of the Institute will be awarded certificates indicating the dates, location and 30 hours of instruction. Certificates are passed out on Thursday of the Institute and are not available before that time. Certificates for partial attendance will not be issued.

Accommodations on the Basis of a Disability

The College of Continuing Education is committed to making its activities as accessible as possible. The College and the University provide a range of services to persons with disabilities. If you anticipate a need for some of these services, please contact Sammi Fields at (405) 325-5101 or by email at sammif@ou.edu. All buildings are wheelchair accessible.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be in writing and sent tosammif@ou.edu or faxed to (405) 325-0860 byJune 15.  Due to waiting lists, participants who find they cannot attend will not be allowed to substitute themselves with a different teacher.  Course viability will be determined approximately two weeks prior to the start date of the Institute.  If a course is cancelled, participants will be given the option of enrolling in a different section where possible.  The University assumes no liability for expenses incurred by a participant if their course is cancelled or if they are unable to attend or complete their course.  The University of Oklahoma reserves the right to cancel courses, limit enrollment and change instructors, location and course content if necessary.



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For more information or to enroll, contact
the Community and International Training and Development office at 325-5101 or sammif@ou.edu.

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