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Who we are
Jason Koerner, assistant principal, Lincoln High School
-10 years in education-Social Studies teacher -AP Coordinator-AP Reader/Table Leader-Assistant principal
Today’s Takeaway- Make a plan
AP Culture
Student-
Centered
TrainingCommunication
And SupportTraining
Communication
And Support
Registration
Communication
And Support
Curriculum
Communication
And Support
What do you want?
2008 2013
1950 Students 2050 Students
30% Minority
17% Free/Reduced Lunch
36% Minority
21% Free/Reduced Lunch
130 9th Grade English Honors Students
350 9th Grade English Honors Students
1500 AP Exams Tested 2100 AP Exams Tested
49% Tests scored 3+ 49% Tests scored 3+
54% Students scored 3+
37.5 E&E 49 E&E (80% Tested)
Summer 2009
Veteran, isolated staff due to leadership changes.
Well educated, diverse community. “A” School, and know it. Limited access to AP Choice Program. SREB Consultation
Strong AP Program Varying “AP Mindset”
Teaching in 1980’s Students mask deficiency in teaching
For You(Road Blocks)
Changing Culture
AP Culture
Student-
Centered
TrainingTraining
Communication
And Support
Registration
Communication
And Support
Curriculum
Communication
And Support
Curriculum
Course Offerings
Course Progression
Teaching Assignments
Communication
What do you do?(Curriculum)
Course Offerings
Review current offerings, develop new offerings What do students take? Why? What do students want? How do you
know? Do you use AP Potential? Do other courses support your advanced
coursework?
AP Course Progression
Review and develop progression. Does your current progression prepare
students for future advanced coursework?
Does your progression address the varying interests and abilities?
Teaching Assignments
Choosing teachers to benefit students Do you have conversations with teachers
about teacher placements? Do you place teachers in courses that
match their abilities and student goals? How do you foster an expanding
advanced curriculum with teaching assignments?
At Lincoln
OfferingsWhat do students take/want?SurveyNo new course offerings- already diverse (27 AP courses.)
At LincolnProgression9th grade Honors English/World History9th-12th AP progression
9th Grade Environmental Science
(50 Students)
10th Grade European History
(200 Students)
Art History(200 Students)
Human Geography
(100 Students)
60% of all 10th graders enrolled in courses above.11th Grade12th Grade
Biology/Chemistry/Physics(130 Students)
Psychology(240 Students)
At Lincoln
Teaching Assignments9th grade “Center,” with counselor.Hand-selected/trained 9th grade teachers.Hand selected/trained AP and feeder teachers with AP “Attitude.” Individual end-of-the year conversations with all teachers.
At Lincoln
Teacher SupportOffice HoursTest DaysAcademic ContractsTest CorrectionsStudent SupportSummer CampPeer Tutoring
For You(Strategize for Curriculum)
Registration
Open access to AP Courses
AP Potential
Communication
What do you do?(Registration)
Open Access to AP Courses
Have a process that fosters expansion Do teachers have to sign for student
placement? Do students opt in or do you ask them to
opt out of advanced coursework?
AP Potential
Utilize the availability (free) of AP Potential Which students in your school participate
in the PSAT? Are you taking advantage of the various
tools inside AP Potential that can expand AP registration?
At Lincoln
Administration develops and communicates registration plan to feeder schools, faculty, and students in early Spring.
Teacher signatures are recommendations, students and parents make the decision.
Students must opt out. Online course catalog outlining courses
consistently.
At Lincoln
AP Potential 9th-11th grade students take the PSAT,
paid by school (9th and 11th). AP Potential data and letters used to
involve teachers, parents, students, and guidance.
Teachers and Guidance designate advisement times to meet with students individually.
For You(Strategize for Registration)
Training
Trainings through College Board
Localized Training
Communication
What do you do?(Training)
Trainings through College Board
Support your teachers through professional development Do you utilize College Board’s weeklong
trainings? How often? For whom? Do you have any teachers that
participate in AP scoring? How are they supported/utilized?
Localized Trainings
Support your teachers through professional development Do you have a professional development
vision for your teachers, specifically AP? What resources are available to create
localized trainings for AP teachers?
At LincolnTrainings through College BoardAll AP teachers must receive weeklong training before they begin teaching an AP course and once every three years (Paid by school).Feeder and “Back Up” Teachers attend weeklong trainings.6 AP readers, 2 Table Leaders (Paid Leave). Used as resources for localized trainings.
At Lincoln
Localized TrainingsClear annual professional development goals communicated during pre-planning and throughout the year.AP Central resources (Curriculum mapping, assessments) and Instructional Planning Report training (Data).Summer workshop and county trainings.
At Lincoln
AP trainings are not course specific, or limited to AP teachers! Vertical Teaming inside of a school. Vertical teaming with feeder schools. Grade level training across disciplines.
For You(Strategize for Training)
Changing Culture
AP Culture
Student-
Centered
TrainingTraining
Communication
And Support
Registration
Communication
And Support
Curriculum
Communication
And Support