AP Summer Institute Sessions, Northwestern University School of Professional Studies - Northwestern School of Professional Studies

• Program 1 Workshops
• Program 2 Workshops

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Program 1 Workshops

REGISTration for program 1 IS CLOSED 

African American Studies

During this AP^® African American Studies 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’ll 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’ll 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.

Computer Science Principles

During this AP^® Computer Science Principles APSI, you’ll explore the course Computational Thinking Practices and the components of the curriculum framework, including the big ideas, enduring understandings, learning objectives, and essential knowledge statements. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year that will help ensure that your students can register for AP^® Exams by the new fall deadlines. After attending this APSI, you’ll be able to understand the skills students will need to demonstrate to be successful in the AP^® Computer Science Principles course and exam; incorporate the components of the curriculum framework, including the big ideas, enduring understandings, learning objectives, and essential knowledge, when building your curriculum; and use activities that organize the course content to develop students’ proficiencies in the skills identified in the curriculum framework.

English Language and Composition (New AP® Teachers) 

During this AP^® English Language and Composition for New Teachers 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’ll 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’ll 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.

English Language and Composition (Experienced AP^® Teachers)

During this AP^® English Language and Composition for Experienced Teachers 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’ll 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’ll 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.

English Literature and Composition (New AP^® Teachers)

During this AP^® English Literature and Composition for New Teachers 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’ll 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’ll 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.

English Literature and Composition (Experienced AP^® Teachers)

During this AP^® English Literature and Composition for Experienced Teachers 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’ll 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’ll 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.

Government and Politics - U.S.

During this AP^® Government and Politics - U.S. 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’ll 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’ll 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.

Human Geography

During this AP^® Human Geography 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’ll 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’ll 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.

Psychology (New AP^® Teachers)

During this AP^® Psychology for New Teachers 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’ll 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’ll 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.

United States History 

During this AP^® U.S. History 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’ll 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’ll 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.

Program 2 Workshops

REGISTRATION for program 2 IS CLOSED 

Calculus AB

During this AP^® Calculus AB 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’ll 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’ll 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.

English Language and Composition (New AP® Teachers) 

During this AP^® English Language and Composition for New Teachers 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’ll 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’ll 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.

English Literature and Composition (New AP^® Teachers)

During this AP^® English Literature and Composition for New Teachers 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’ll 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’ll 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.

European History

During this AP^® European History 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’ll 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’ll 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.

French Language and Culture

During this AP^® French Language and Culture 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’ll 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’ll 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.

German Language and Culture

During this AP^® German Language and Culture 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’ll 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’ll 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.

Pre-calculus

During this AP^® Precalculus 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’ll 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’ll 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.

Psychology (Experienced AP^® Teachers)

During this AP^® Psychology for Experienced Teachers 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’ll 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’ll 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.

Spanish Language and Culture

During this AP^® Spanish Language and Culture 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’ll 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’ll 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.

Statistics

During this AP^® Statistics 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’ll 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’ll 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.

United States History 

During this AP^® U.S. History 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’ll 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’ll 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.

World History: Modern

During this AP^® World History: Modern 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’ll 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’ll 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.