AP Seminars Silicon Valley 2023 - EDC-X777V

Course Description

Credit Validation for AP Seminars Silicon Valley Only

Outstanding College Board endorsed presenters will provide teachers in the Advanced Placement Program with the skills and materials you need to successfully teach AP. These courses are appropriate for both new and experienced teachers. These seminars have been taught at Stanford, Palo Alto High School, and online.

AP Seminars Summer Institute offers unique and intensive experiences supporting teachers in the instruction of rigorous and exciting courses that prepare their students for Advanced Placement exams. Each course is led by a College Board-endorsed consultant and each teacher receives College Board materials.

Participants must adhere to the following requirements to be eligible for university credit:  1) Register for university credit within one week of your attendance at one of the three offered sections of the Summer Institute and 2) Provide active participation in all classroom hours of Summer Institute. Your transcript will indicate a grade of pass or fail.  For the online offerings, in order to pass the course, you must attend all synchronous sessions and complete assignments given to you by your presenter. The final decision on your grade will be solely that of your presenter.

Choose one section to attend:

• Week 1 Online (001):  July 17-21, 2023        Computer Science Principles, Spanish Literature Culture
• Week 2 Online (002):  July 24-28, 2023        Computer Science A, European History, French Language & Culture, Spanish Language & Culture, U.S. Government & Politics
• Week 2 In-Person (003):  July 24-27, 2023    Art and Design, Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language & Culture, Economics (Micro & Macro combined), English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Environmental Science, Physics 1, Precalculus, Psychology, Statistics, U.S. History, World History: Modern

Learner Outcomes

The College Board encourages AP teachers to take advantage of professional development. Based on survey data, teachers across the country have found AP professional development to be extremely valuable. Teachers who attend an AP Seminar in 2023 will be able to:

• Understand the course - the course framework defines the scope of the course and specifies what students must know and do to be successful on the AP Exam
• Plan the course - sequencing, pacing, and scaffolding are essential for building students’ understanding and their ability to transfer and apply knowledge and skills
• Teach the course - effective instructional strategies help students to develop a mastery of course content and skills over time
• Assess student progress and understanding - learning requires time, practice, and regular feedback

Course Details

Number of Units:  2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend:  This course provides continuing education for educators that teach AP courses.

Registration in the corresponding AP Seminars Silicon Valley Summer Session: http://www.apseminars.com/