In the summer of 2024, UA Little Rock Advanced Placement Summer Institutes (APSI) is partnering for the 30th 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 find the best fit for you!
APSI 2024 Registration is Now Open!
Registration links are located under the course offerings list for each week.
- June 17-20, 2024 — Online, 4 Days, Monday – Thursday
- July 8-11, 2024 — Online, 4 Days, Monday – Thursday
- July 23-26, 2024 — Face-to-Face, 4 Days: Tuesday – Friday,
- UA Little Rock Campus, Little Rock, AR 72204
Testimonials
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.”
A 2023 APSI participant said: “Best professional development I’ve attended since I started teaching.”
Definitions: Please read carefully before signing up for a course
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.
Course Offerings by Date
June 17-20, 2024 — Online, 4 Days
| Course | Consultant |
|---|---|
| AP Calculus AB — New – CLOSED |
Deb Costello |
| AP Calculus AB — Experienced | Thelvie Cullins, Jr. |
| AP English Language — New CLOSED | Katie Stueart |
| AP English Language — Experienced CLOSED | Phyllis Wright |
| AP English Literature — New CLOSED | Roy Smith |
| AP English Literature — Experienced | Rachel Stokes |
| AP Human Geography – CLOSED |
Laura Kmetz |
| AP U.S. History — New- CLOSED | Katie Smith |
| AP U.S. History — Experienced CLOSED | Bruce Smith |
| AP World History-Modern – Experienced – CLOSED |
Christine Custred |
| Biology – New | Kurt Smart |
| Chemistry – New – CLOSED | David Wentz |
Please Note: This APSI is conducted entirely online, therefore access to dependable internet service is a must!
July 8-11, 2024 – Online, 4 Days
| Course | Consultant |
|---|---|
| AP Biology — Experienced |
Brenda Royal |
| AP Chemistry — Experienced | Alice Putti |
| AP Computer Science Principles – CLOSED |
Joe Greenawalt |
| AP English Language — New CLOSED |
Jennifer Garner |
| AP English Language — Experienced | Kevin McDonald |
| AP English Literature — New | Wendy Scruggs |
| AP English Literature — Experienced | Christine Carson |
| AP Statistics – New – CLOSED | Sarah Johnson |
| AP Precalculus – CLOSED | Rebecca Barnes |
| AP U.S. History — New – CLOSED | Timothy Greene |
| AP Psychology – CLOSED | Jeff Norby |
| AP European History | Susie Gerard |
Please Note: This APSI is conducted entirely online, therefore access to dependable internet service is a must!
July 23-26, 2024 - In Person at UA Little Rock, 4 Days
| Course | Consultant |
|---|---|
| AP Art & Design — New | Sherry Ross |
| AP Art & Design — Experienced | Patricia Winnard |
| AP Biology — Combined | Mark Welch |
| AP Chemistry — Combined | Lisa Cumming |
| AP Computer Science A | Travis Burton |
| AP Environmental Science | Courtney Mayer |
| AP Physics 1 | Holley Mosley |
| AP Precalculus | Todd Steckler |
| AP Spanish Language | Ann Mar |
| AP Statistics – Experienced CANCELLED | Doug Tyson |
| AP World History -Modern – New | Kody Engle |
| AP U.S. Government | Gene Chase |
This APSI week is held face-to-face on the UA Little Rock campus.
Note: Due to College Board’s new 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 | Out of State / Private School Registration |
|---|---|---|
| English, History & Social Sciences, World Languages & Cultures |
$525 | $700 |
| Arts, Math & Computer Science, Sciences Includes $25 lab fee |
$550 | $725 |
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.
Note: If a teacher is registered and is a no show for APSI, a fee of $500 plus the cost of College Board materials, $80, will be charged. Cancellation or no show fees will be charged regardless of whether or not the teacher was offered state funding to attend APSI.
