Download - OSPI Counselor Summer Institute Barbara Dittrich June 23, 2015 Advanced Placement Updates
OSPI Counselor Summer InstituteBarbara DittrichJune 23, 2015
Advanced Placement Updates
National system developed and administered by the College Board in cooperation with high schools, colleges, and universities
College-level courses offered at the high school which may allow advanced placement and/or credit in college
Mastery demonstrated through system of exams or portfolios
What is Advanced Placement?
AP Course Identification
Advanced Placement® (AP) is a registered trademark of the College Board
In order to use the trademark on an official student transcript, an AP course must pass an audit of the College Board
Return subject specific AP Course Audit form
Submit course syllabus for each teacher of
an AP course
College Board Requirements to Label a Course “AP”
Provide teachers and administrators with clear guidelines on curricular and resource requirements that must be in place for AP courses
Help colleges and universities better interpret secondary school courses marked “AP” on students’ transcripts
Purpose of the Audit
College Board 2006
After submission of the audit form and syllabi, schools receive authorization to designate qualifying courses as “AP”
Colleges and Universities receive a ledger of schools that lists approved courses
On line ledger available to the public
Approval Process
2015 AP Summer Institutes Bellevue School District
June 29 – July 2
Pacific Lutheran University July 6 - 9
Spokane School District July 27 - 30
Vancouver School District August 3 - 6
AP Course Updates and Changes
2015–16AP Art HistoryAP European HistoryAP Research (new)
2016–17AP Calculus AB and BCAP Computer Science Principles (new)AP World History
AP and IB Transcript Designations AP
Use of College Board official course title Use of College Board official course title
abbreviations “A” designation
IB Use of IBO official course title “I” designation
Cambridge Use of Cambridge International official course
title “K” designation
Resources
PSAT test
AP Potential Report
My College Quick Start
AP Potential
College Board Counselor Workshops Portland State University – September 16,
2015
Puget Sound ESD – September 22, 2015
Gonzaga University – September 24, 2015
Central Administration (CAB) Auditorium in Tacoma – September 25, 2015
https://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/coordinate
www.apcentral.collegeboard.com
http://www.k12.wa.us/AdvancedPlacement/resources.aspx
http://www.k12.wa.us/AdvancedPlacement/pubdocs/APBrochure-Final.pdf
Resources, continued
AP Test Fee Program
Three types of dual credit exams Test fees are reduced for qualifying low-
income students taking:Advanced Placement testing offered
through the College Board International Baccalaureate testing
offered through the International Baccalaureate Organization
Cambridge International testing offered through the University of Cambridge
AP/IB Test Fee Program Test Fee Payment Structure Five Methods for Determining Student
Eligibility Documenting Student Eligibility Advanced Placement Coordinator
Procedures International Baccalaureate Coordinator
Procedures 2014-15 AP Coordinator's Manual (PDF, 132
pages) OSPI Memo 062-08, Attachment 3, the AP
Program Federal Catalog Number 84.330
AP Test Fee Collaborative Member Responsibilities:
$91.00 AP Examination Costs in May 2013 -$29.00 The College Board reduces fees for qualified low-income students. -$9.00 The school/school district waives the $9.00 fee it normally receives for administration.
-$41.00 A federal grant managed through the OSPI reimburses The College Board $37.00 for each exam for qualified low-income students.
=$12.00 The eligible student pays $12.00.
Five Methods for Determining Student Eligibility: Free Lunch Program
Reduced Lunch Program
Social Security Program
Medicaid Program
Declaration of Income
Coordinator Procedures verify the eligibility of each individual
student using any of the approved methods keep a list of the students who qualify for fee
reductions and the number of exams they took
mark the College Board’s fee reduction oval on each student’s answer sheet
submit a copy of the invoice to the state
Consolidated Program Review OSPI process to review all federal programs
Every 5 years ESD 171 and ESD 121 in 2015-16
AP Test Fee is Title I, Part G and subject to review
AP Coordinators will be asked about determination of student eligibility and location of the confidential file
AP and CTE
AP/CTE Connection
36 AP Courses
16 Career Clusters
Complementary rather than competitive
Many curriculum connections
Relevance + Rigor = Advanced Student Achievement
CTEComputer Programming
AP Computer Science A
CTECommercial Art,
Advertising/Illustration
AP Studio Art Drawing, 2D, 3D
APEnvironmental Science
APMacroeconomics, Microeconomics
APPsychology
CTENatural Resources
CTEFamily Systems
CTEEconomics
CTEBusiness
Marketing
AP Statistics
History of AP/CTE Connectionsin Washington State OSPI initiative promoted by WA-ACTE 2007 WAVA presentation: Administrators
expressed interest 2008 SSSB 6377 passed by Washington
Legislature 2008 Gave administrative and teacher
workshops through WA-ACTE conferences 2009 Survey - tremendous potential for growth AP/CTE Pilot Programs 2009-2015, a
Mentor/Mentee model including professional development from College Board trainers
AP/CTE Courses in pilots AP Environmental Science
AP Studio Art, 2D, and 3D
AP Psychology
AP Computer Science A
AP Macro and Micro Economics
College Board Requirements to Label a Course “AP”
Return subject specific AP Course Audit form
Submit course syllabus for each teacher of an AP course
Washington State Requirements to Label a CTE Course “AP”
Course meets state WAC for CTE including common core alignment and 21st century leadership standards
Program Specific Advisory Committee Career and Technical Student Organization or
equivalent Submission of a course framework to OSPI for approval
Four-Year Rotation CTE Teacher Certification
Area Specific College Concentration From Industry hours
Framework Template
Blank Framework TemplateCourse: Name of Course Total Framework Hours up to: CIP Code: Exploratory Preparatory Date Last Modified:
Career Cluster: Cluster Pathway:
COMPONENTS AND ASSESSMENTSPerformance Assessments:
Leadership Alignment: Leadership activity embedded in curriculum and instruction. (Examples: CTSO project or activity, locally developed leadership project or activity, embedded 21st Century interdisciplinary theme activity such as global awareness, financial, economic, business & entrepreneurial literacy, civic literacy, health & safety, environmental literacy)
Standards and CompetenciesStandard/Unit:
Competencies Total Learning Hours for Unit:
Aligned Washington State StandardsArts Educational Technology Health and Fitness Language Math Reading Science Social Studies Speaking and Listening Writing
To duplicate this blank table (for additional units), select the table, select copy, place cursor below the first table, and select paste.
Framework Template, cont.
21st Century SkillsCheck those that students will demonstrate in this course:LEARNING & INNOVATION
Creativity and InnovationThink CreativelyWork Creatively with OthersImplement Innovations
Critical Thinking and Problem SolvingReason EffectivelyUse Systems ThinkingMake Judgments and DecisionsSolve Problems
Communication and CollaborationCommunicate ClearlyCollaborate with Others
INFORMATION, MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Information LiteracyAccess and /evaluate InformationUse and Manage Information
Media LiteracyAnalyze MediaCreate Media Products
Information, Communications and Technology (ICT Literacy)Apply Technology Effectively
LIFE & CAREER SKILLS
Flexibility and AdaptabilityAdapt to ChangeBe Flexible
Initiative and Self-DirectionManage Goals and TimeWork IndependentlyBe Self-Directed Learners
Social and Cross-CulturalInteract Effectively with OthersWork Effectively in Diverse Teams
Productivity and AccountabilityManage ProjectsProduce Results
Leadership and ResponsibilityGuide and Lead OthersBe Responsible to Others
Framework Example
Career and Technical Education Vashon School District
AP Computer Science A CIP Code Name: Computer Programming CIP Code #: 110201 Preparatory Hours: 180
Career Cluster Pathway: Information Technology & Business
Resources used in Framework Development
College Board: AP Computer Science A Course Description and Teachers Guide Textbook: Java Concepts for AP Computer Science, 4th & 5th editions, Wiley Publishing, ISBN: 978-0-471-73607-3/978-0-470-18160-7 Textbook: Be Prepared for the AP Computer Science Exam in Java, Skylight Publishing, ISBN: 978-0-9824775-0-2
Course Overview
The AP Computer Science course is part of the Information Technology and Business program. AP Computer Science is a yearlong preparatory course designed for 9-12 grade students. A prerequisite for the course is Algebra 1 or equivalent course work in Mathematics. The course is elective in nature and provides 1.0 occupational education credit towards high school graduation. The AP Computer Science A exam is taken in May. The AP Computer Science course is conducted in a manner that meets the standards for Career and Technical Education defined by the Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, as being in conformance with the Washington State Plan for Career and Technical Education approved by the Office of Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board for Washington State.
Course Catalog Description In this full year class, students learn program design and basic programming in Java. This course is equivalent to a college-level semester introduction to programming and prepares students for the Advanced Placement Exam. Topics covered include primitive types, procedural programming (methods, parameters, return values), basic control structures (if.else, for loop, while loop), array manipulation, file processing, and using and defining objects (identifying reusable components, class relationships). Students learn by designing, writing and testing their own software. Computer security, ethics, industry opportunities and career paths are all discussed. This course is offered as a UW in the High School course and a fee is required for reduced UW tuition.
Equivalency/Dual Credit Under consideration as a third year math credit.
Articulation
None
Programming Concepts 5 Hours Performance Assessments
Document the flowchart and pseudo code of a process Illustrate programming structures in Java
Standards and Competencies Define what a computer program is Define how a computer program runs Define functions/methods/procedures Define programming structures Differentiate between procedural and object oriented programming Define purpose and use of flowcharting and pseudo code Embedded 21st Century Interdisciplinary Theme Activity (may be CTSO or locally developed) 21st century themes are: global awareness, financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy, civic literacy, health and safety and environmental literacy. Discuss and examine the cross-platform and device-independent use of Java as a programming language across the globe, allowing teams to work on projects without barriers. Look at companies that utilize a global development concept, like Microsoft and Oracle.
Aligned Washington State Standards Art
CCSS – Speaking & Listening
SL.11-12.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
SL.11-12.2. Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
SL.11-12.4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.
SL.11-12.5. Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
SL.11-12.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating a command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Contact Information
Barbara Dittrich, Program Supervisor [email protected]
Estela Schmelzer, Administrative Assistant [email protected]