In the summer of 2026, UA Little Rock Advanced Placement Summer Institutes (APSI) is partnering for the 32nd year with the College Board to offer quality professional development. Teachers will be able to participate in either online or face-to-face courses in most disciplines.
Some of the very best College Board consultants in the nation are preparing to present activities, exam preparation, and resources to help teachers move students forward and excel. Check out the course offerings, and join us for great professional learning!
APSI 2026 Registration Opens November 18!
Registration links are located under the course offerings list for each week.
- June 22 – 25, 2026 – Online, AP Business with Personal Finance, PBL (Project Based Learning), 4 Days, Monday – Thursday
- June 22 – 25, 2026 — Online, 4 Days, Monday – Thursday
- July 6 – 9, 2026 — Online, 4 Days, Monday – Thursday
- July 21 – 24, 2026 — Face-to-Face, 4 Days: Tuesday – Friday,
- UA Little Rock Campus, 2801 South University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204
Testimonials
A 2024 APSI Participant said: “Thank you so much! The workshop was so much fun and so beneficial. I learned a lot to use this year!”
An AP English Language instructor had this to say about APSI: “I believe that the AP training is some of the best professional development available. The classes usually have great suggestions for improving critical thinking skills, and many of the suggestions can be implemented in more classes than just an AP class. I use AP techniques in just about everything that I teach.”
“The training was jam packed with information, very valuable and helpful information for which I am very grateful! The program also allowed me to meet and become part of a community that can support me throughout the year.” – 2025 AP Biology participant
New AP – A new AP teacher may have been teaching for years BUT has never attended an AP Summer Institute in the specific subject area or has been trained but has taught the course for only one year.
Experienced AP – An experienced AP teacher has attended at least one AP Summer Institute in the specific subject area and has taught the course for two or more years.
Combined – A combined subject area has both new teachers and experienced teachers in the course.
APSI Course Offerings by Date
| Course | Consultant |
|---|---|
| AP Calculus AB — Combined | Thelvie Cullins, Jr. |
| AP English Language and Composition— New | Beth Hall |
| AP English Language and Composition— Combined | Nanci Bush |
| AP English Literature and Composition — New | Anton Talarico |
| AP English Literature and Composition — Combined | Anthony-Patrick Smith |
| AP U.S. Government and Politics – Combined | Jenifer Maglicic |
| AP U.S. History — Combined | Katie Smith |
| AP World History-Modern – Combined | Angela Williams-Pitkonen |
| Biology – New | Keishar Dewberry |
| Chemistry – New | David Wentz |
Please Note: This APSI is conducted entirely online, with both Synchronous and Asynchronous sessions, therefore access to dependable internet service is a must!
Register for June 22-25 APSI HERE| Course | Consultant |
|---|---|
| AP Biology — Combined | Aaron Mathieu |
| AP Chemistry — Combined | Todd Abronowitz |
| AP Computer Science Principles | Gina McCarley |
| AP English Language and Composition — Combined | Katie Stueart |
| AP English Literature and Composition — Combined | Christine Carson |
| AP Seminar | Matt Tawney |
| AP Statistics – Combined | Doug Tyson |
| AP Precalculus | Todd Steckler |
| AP Art History | Erin Reiner |
| AP Comparative Government | Scott Ravinius |
Please Note: This APSI is conducted entirely online, with both Synchronous and Asynchronous sessions, therefore access to dependable internet service is a must!
| Course | Consultant |
|---|---|
| AP Art & Design — Combined | Sherry Ross |
| AP Biology — Combined | Mark Welch |
| AP Chemistry — Combined | Chris Buczek |
| AP Computer Science A | Jill Westerlund |
| AP Environmental Science | Scott Cole |
| AP Spanish Language and Culture | Kris Campos |
| AP Music Theory | Melissa Livings |
This APSI week is held face-to-face on the UA Little Rock campus.
Register for the July 21-24 APSI HERENote: Due to College Board’s Pre-AP Program and the State’s Partnership with the program, our AP Summer Institute will no longer offer Pre-AP.
Registration Fees Including College Board Materials
| Subject Areas | General Registration for Arkansas Public Schools | Out-of-State / Private School Registration |
|---|---|---|
| All Subjects EXCEPT AP Seminar and AP Business with Personal Finance | $750 – But $100 off for the first 100 AR teachers that register, pay & attend one of the UA Little Rock APSIs | $750 |
| AP Seminar and AP Business with Personal Finance | $799 | $799 |
View information on how to pay for APSI.
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation deadline is on May 15. The cancellation fee is $500, plus $80 for materials, up to one week prior to the start of the APSI.
Note: If a teacher is registered and is a no show for APSI, or cancels within one week of the start of the APSI, the full registration fee will be charged, and no refund will be available. Cancellation or no show fees will be charged regardless of whether or not the teacher is an Arkansas Public School Teacher.
