July 10–13, 2017
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Phone: 740.351.3635
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Advanced Placement® Summer Institute
for New and Experienced AP Teachers
If you currently teach or are planning to teach high school Advanced Placement classes, register now
for the AP Summer Institute at Shawnee State University. The AP Summer Institutes (APSI) are subjectspecific professional development opportunities that provide teachers with the support and training
needed to teach AP courses and to utilize Pre-AP teaching strategies.
Seven workshops will be offered in this four-day Institute, July 10 – 13, 2017. Space is available for
up to thirty participants per subject. Workshop sessions will meet 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through
Wednesday and 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily. Dinner is not
included.
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BIOLOGY (BIOL-1)
July 10 – 13, 2017 | M–W 8 am – 5:30 pm | Thurs. 8 am – 3:30 pm
Kathy Van Hoeck
York Community High School | Elmhurst, Illinois
Regardless of experience, there is something for everyone at this Advanced
Placement Summer Institute. The AP Biology Curriculum Framework has been
the “new” standard for several years and has already undergone one revision.
Participants review the Framework from the Big Ideas to the Learning
Objectives and use the Science Practices. We will also discuss the
AP Biology labs in the Lab Manual and learn how to prepare and
conduct at least two of the labs for each of the four Big Ideas.
In addition, participants learn how to use their existing resources most effectively
in implementing the curriculum framework and labs into their course on a
variety of budgets. Alternative and supplemental lab activities are shared. CER
(Claims, Evidence, Reasoning) activities and resources are highlighted each day.
Throughout the week, participants have the opportunity to share ideas and to
work together on preparing for the course audit. Attendents will participate in
daily discussions covering the 2017 exam results and best teaching practices to
help students succeed, as well as take part in mini “mock readings” of sample Free
Response Questions. We will also review pacing guides, sample syllabi, textbooks,
and how to navigate the AP Central website, including the course audit portal.
Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop; an inquiry-based laboratory
or classroom activity/resource to share (electronic or hard copy –it does
not have to be AP-level); a copy of an AP Instructional Planning report
(APIPR) from a previous school year (if you have one); and a willingness
to exchange effective teaching practices/activities with your peers.
descriptive) point of view with the use of graphing calculators. Emphasis is on
conceptual understanding rather than computation, and broad concepts and
widely applicable methods are presented rather than details and special tricks. The
workshop also looks at the rubrics for the 2016 exam, issues coming from student
performance on exams, and any other topics with which participants have concerns.
Jim Hartman is a professor of mathematics at The College of Wooster in
Wooster, OH where he began teaching in 1981. Previously, he completed a
bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Manchester College in Indiana, followed
by a Ph.D. in mathematics and a master’s degree in statistics at Michigan
State University. His research interests are in the area of linear algebra and
matrix theory with such publications as On a Conjecture and Gohberg
and Rodman in 1990 and Powers of Magic Matrices in 2011. He also
wrote Computing Definite Integrals Using the Definition, which appeared
in The College Journal of Mathematics in January 2010. He began his
association with the College Board in 1989 as a Reader for AP Calculus
Exams. Since that time, he has served as Table Leader, Question Leader,
and Exam Leader. Jim is an endorsed College Board Consultant and has
done numerous one-day workshops for the Midwestern Region of the College
Board. In addition, Jim has written materials produced by the College Board,
particularly the Special Focus Materials on Approximation and Infinite
Series. He also served as editor for the Infinite Series materials and authored
the article Frozen in Time, which was published on AP® Central. Jim has
also been an instructor for numerous AP Summer Institutes. He is currently
director and instructor for an AP Summer Institute at The College of
Wooster, and will be a Question Leader at the 2017 AP Calculus Reading.
Kathy Van Hoeck has been a science educator since 1985. She has taught
in a host of different programs including vocational education, college level
sciences, and at York Community High School in Elmhurst, Illinois since 1995.
She holds an undergraduate degree in Medical Technology and a Master’s
in Biology and has developed curriculum for courses including Advanced
Placement Biology, Genetics/Biotechnology/Bioethics, and Medical Careers. She
has published 2 lab manuals in Genetics and Microbiology for Flinn Scientific.
Kathy has participated in the AP Biology Reading since 2011, is an AP Insight
Consultant, and is an Ambassador for the Biointeractive program at HHMI.
CALCULUS AB (CALCAB-I)
July 10 – 13, 2017 | M–W 8 am – 5:30 pm | Thurs. 8 am – 3:30 pm
Jim Hartman
College of Wooster | Wooster, Ohio
This workshop starts with an examination of the new curriculum framework for
the Calculus AB course. Time is spent examining the implications of this new
framework and changes in course content and instruction necessary to conform to
that framework. From there, most of the major topics in the syllabus are covered
starting with the big idea of limits, and moving on to derivatives and integrals. All
topics are approached from a multi-representational (symbolic, numeric, graphic,
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CHEMISTRY (CHEM-1)
July 10 – 13, 2017 | M–W 8 am – 5:30 pm | Thurs. 8 am – 3:30 pm
Alice Putti
Jenison High School | Jenison, Michigan
This workshop assists AP teachers in building the foundations for success in
teaching AP Chemistry. It models for an AP Chemistry curriculum in which
participants are introduced to both the hands-on and theoretical aspects of specific
content areas. This workshop leader shares the most current information regarding
the AP Chemistry Curriculum Framework and current test. Topics selected for
study include thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, equilibrium, molecular
structure and IMFs, and particulate diagrams. A full, daily laboratory component
complements the selected topics, with special emphasis on student-inquiry labs.
Participants also have the opportunity to work both individually and collaboratively
on homework problems, problem-solving strategies, and to review past AP exams.
Teachers work in groups to write/revise past AP questions to reflect the new
test format. Time is allowed for sharing ideas and best practices as a group.
Please note: Closed-toe shoes are required in chemistry labs.
What participants should bring:
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Proper laboratory attire (goggles, closed-toe shoes, etc.)
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Electronic copy of an annotated Internet resource and/
or best practice to share with the group
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Copy of a verification laboratory experiment that you
would like to modify to incorporate inquiry strategies
What participants will take with them:
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An electronic copy of all documents from the APSI
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A large variety of preparatory materials for the AP Chemistry course.
Alice Putti teaches chemistry and AP chemistry at Jenison High School in
Jenison, MI. She has taught AP chemistry since 1998 and has attended the
AP Reading for the past 11 years, most recently as a Question Leader. She
is an item writer for the AP chemistry exam and was part of the AP Insight
Development Committee. She has also been a part of the ACS Professional
Development Leadership Committee and the High School Program Chair for
the 23rd Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) at Grand Valley
State University. Alice’s dedication to her students and teaching earned her the
2016 ACS Central Regional Award for Excellence in High School Teaching.
When she is not teaching, Alice loves to read, attend concerts, and travel.
COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (CSA-I)
July 10 – 13, 2017 | M–W 8 am – 5:30 pm | Thurs. 8 am – 3:30 pm
Mel Hoffert
Sycamore High School | Cincinnati, Ohio
Leveraging innovative technology to solve life’s challenging problems is the mission
of Computer Science. Since the nature of these solutions are interdisciplinary
and global, discovering the impact of computing and technology on our
society is the goal of Computer Science Principles. Thorough investigation of
the Big Ideas of Creativity, Abstraction, Data and Information, Algorithms,
Programming, The Internet, and Global Impact frames the student experience.
Preparation for the AP assessment incorporates assignments and activities
that utilize these concepts, in addition to, the creation of a portfolio of
programming and non-programming artifacts. As a result, the objectives of
the AP Computer Science Principles Summer Institute include establishing
a complete understanding of the Big Ideas and Computational Thinking
Practices, designing and sequencing units, exploring strategies for lesson, project
and portfolio implementation, and the development of a course syllabus.
After working in the industry as a Software Engineer for nearly two
decades, Mel transitioned to a teaching career in the late 90’s. His
(Randy) Pausch-oriented approach to secondary education focuses
on 3D modeling and animation, virtual reality, and College Board
initiatives (APCS A Table Leader, APCS Principles Consultant).
FRENCH LANGUAGE & CULTURE (FRCHLN-1)
July 10 – 13, 2017 | M–W 8 am – 5:30 pm | Thurs. 8 am – 3:30 pm
Davara Potel
Solon City Schools | Solon, Ohio
During the AP French Language and Culture Summer Institute, experienced
teachers have the opportunity to build upon the foundation they have
acquired for teaching the course and preparing students for the exam.
Teachers who have not yet taught the course will also be able to work with
the instructor to examine syllabus requirements and the College Board
audit process. Collegial sharing will play a significant role in our work.
Participants will:
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Review essential elements of the Curriculum Framework, including
the modes of communication and the themes/contexts
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Closely examine the exam blueprint and discuss preparation strategies
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Explore the creation of thematic units of instruction
(resources, theme, questions, tasks, and assessment)
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Keep in mind the proficiency level that students need to attain
and discuss vertical alignment and suggest resources (print, audio,
video) from the novice to intermediate/pre-advanced levels
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Share resources, materials, and activities
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Examine the scoring guidelines for the four free-response tasks of the exam
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Study student free-response samples (interpersonal writing
and speaking, presentational writing and speaking) and
practice evaluating those samples to assign a score
Davara Potel worked as a corporate trainer in Pairs for ten years. She began
the AP French program at Solon High School, Solon, Ohio and taught French
there for 25 years, also serving as the Foreign Language Department Chair.
She served as an AP Exam Reader and Table Leader and has consulted for
the AP French Language program for the College Board since 1993. She
contributed an article on improving composition skills to the AP French
Language composition theme book and worked on test development for
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the SAT Subject Tests in French, the AATF Grand Concours and the Test
de français international. She started conducting professional workshops
around the country in 1995. The U.S. Department of Education has
recognized her work in interdisciplinary approaches. Davara received the
AATF Dorothy S. Ludwig Excellence in Teaching Award for the secondary
level and the ISE/AATF Language Matters Award; she was awarded
National Board Certification in 2002. She served as a member of the AP
French Language and Culture Curriculum Development and Assessment
Committee for the new course and exam. In that capacity, she co-authored
a curriculum module on the environment and designed an AP French
Language and Culture Course Planning and Pacing Guide. She co-chaired
the AP French Language and Culture Test Development Committee in
2012-2013. She currently serves as a Mentor teacher with the Solon City
Schools for the Ohio Department of Education Resident Educator program.
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (GEOG-1)
July 10 – 13, 2017 | M–W 8 am – 5:30 pm | Thurs. 8 am – 3:30 pm
Max Lu
Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS
A study of human geography begins with the human population. The purpose
of this course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and
processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s
surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine
human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn
about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.
On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Interpret maps and analyze geospatial data.
2. Understand and explain the implications of associations
and networks among phenomena in places.
3. Recognize and interpret the relationships among patterns
and processes at different scales of analysis.
4. Define regions and evaluate the regionalization process.
5. Characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places.
Upsilon, a member of the Technical Advisory Committee, and the
Kansas GIS Policy Board. Dr. Lu is also a reader and former cochair of the AP Human Geography Development Committee.
SPANISH LANGUAGE (SPANLN-1)
July 10 – 13, 2017 | M–W 8 am – 5:30 pm | Thurs. 8 am – 3:30 pm
David Marlow
National Consultant AP Spanish | Parkersburg, WV
This workshop is designed to familiarize teachers with the redesigned
AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam, and – through our interactive
exchange- create classroom practices to develop students’ ability to function
in the appropriate cultural context as expected by the new curriculum. In
addition to practice with examples from the exam, discussion topics include
using themes as a basis for language exploration, available teaching materials
and resources, and use of technology. Participants collaborate to design
culturally relevant, theme-based activities to build student proficiency in the
three modes of communication. The essential elements of vocabulary and
grammar are integrated into the daily topics as well as pertinent research in
second language acquisition. All activities by the consultant are modeled and
practiced in Spanish, but participants are free to use English or Spanish.
David Marlow is a National Board Certified Teacher who taught for
thirty-seven years at the high school level. He has traveled extensively, and
studied language, literature and culture at the Universities of Madrid,
Salamanca and Santiago de Compostela. He is a recipient of two NEH
fellowships, has won several awards for using technology in the World
Language classroom, is a King Juan Carlos Scholar, and has received various
Embassy of Spain grants. David is an AP Spanish Language and Pre-AP
World Language consultant, national AP mentor in Spanish Language and
Literature, and has also been a reader, and table leader for the AP Spanish
Language Exam. He served on the West Virginia Governor’s Commission
on International Education, has been secretary and vice-president of West
Virginia’s Spanish teacher’s organization, AATSP/WV, and president of its
foreign language teachers’ association, WVFLTA. As a consultant David
has given many workshops from West Virginia to the Ukraine. In 2002 he
was named the West Virginia State Foreign Language Teacher of the Year.
The course will cover the following topics:
1. Geography: Its Nature and Perspectives
2. Population
3. Cultural Patterns and Processes
4. Political Organizations of Space
5. Agricultural and Rural Land Use
6. Industrialization and Economic Development
7. Cities and Urban Land Use
Dr. Lu’s core areas of geographic research are in human-environment
interactions, population and health geographies, and geospatial
analysis and application. He is the Faculty advisor for Gamma Theta
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The Workshops
Topics that are often covered in summer institute sessions include:
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AP courses: goals, objectives, content, resource, bibliographies, and equipment
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The AP Examination: how it is developed and graded
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Syllabi, lesson plans, and assignments
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How to refresh and improve existing AP courses
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Recent changes in AP course descriptions
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Strategies for teaching students at beginning or intermediate levels
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AP Vertical Teams
Participants receive hand-outs and other materials for use in their AP classrooms, as well as valuable networking connections with other teachers and
expert consultants.
Daily Schedule
The APSI week is intense and the consultants cover an enormous amount of material in a very short amount of time. In order to be fully prepared to
teach AP courses, participants are required to attend every session (all 30 hours of instruction). Full participation is required in order to complete the
Institute or to receive the graduate workshop credit.
MONDAY, JULY 10 – WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
7:30 – 8:00 am........................................................................................................................................................................Registration
8:00 – 11:30 am................................................................................................................................................... Morning workshop session
11:30 am – 12:30 pm............................................................................................................................................................... Lunch break
12:30 – 2:30 pm................................................................................................................................................. Afternoon workshop session
3:00 – 5:30 pm......................................................................................................................................................Evening workshop session
THURSDAY, JULY 13
8:00 – 11:30 am................................................................................................................................................... Morning workshop session
11:30 am – 12:30 pm............................................................................................................................................................... Lunch break
12:30 – 3:00 pm................................................................................................................................................. Afternoon workshop session
3:00 – 3:30 pm...........................................................................................................................................................Evaluation and closing
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Monday July 10 only, breakfast will be extended to 8:30 a.m. to allow time for check-in and orientation. The morning workshop session will begin at
8:30 am, Monday only.
Credit Options
Continuing Professional Development Contact Hours
Participants earn a completion certificate for 30 contact hours, professional development continuing education training. This certificate can be
presented to the individual’s school district for professional development contact hours.
Graduate Workshop Credit
Participants may purchase one or two graduate workshop credit semester hours, awarded after successful completion of the 30 hour workshop and
receipt of payment of $130.00 per credit hour. Upon successful completion of the workshop and receipt of payment, the participant will be awarded
graduate workshop credit and a Shawnee State University transcript will be made available online. All graduate credit fees are payable after arrival on
campus prior to the end of the Institute.
Shawnee State University Contact Information
Mistie Spicer
APSI Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Phone: 740.351.3635
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