The College of Science at Texas A&M University offers Advanced Placement® (AP) science and math teachers one-week AP Institutes.

BIOLOGY
June 25-28, 8am – 5pm (ONLY 4 DAYS)

This four day workshop allows teachers to become familiar with the new AP Biology Curriculum Framework which will be tested for the first time in May, 2013. Participants will gain firsthand experience in the set up and delivery of many of the recommended labs that support the revised curriculum. Scheduling, pacing, presenting and assessing the curriculum will also be addressed. Participants will become familiar with the attributes of the re-designed AP Biology Exam and the exam grading process. This Institute is especially suitable for beginning or less-experienced AP Biology teachers. The registration fee ($475) includes textbooks, classroom materials, light lunches and daily afternoon snack.

Participants are asked to be ready to share a best practice/favorite activity during the session.  It is recommended that participants bring a laptop and flash drive if possible.

Please note location: The biology institute will take place at Bryan High School - on campus parking fees not necessary.

Contact: Dr. Timothy P. Scott (c/o Adrienne Bentz); Center for Mathematics and Science Education; 3257 TAMU; College Station, TX 77843-3257

PH: (979)458-8001, FX: (979)845-6077

E-MAIL: abentz@science.tamu.edu

CHEMISTRY
July 30 - August 2, 8am – 5:00pm (ONLY 4 DAYS)

The Department of Chemistry is again offering the TAMU AP Chemistry Institute suitable for both new and veteran high school chemistry teachers.

The Institute will involve four full days divided into content lectures, problems sessions, laboratory exercises, review of past AP materials and guest lectures. This year Kristen Jones and Lisa McGaw will be lead consultants for us. At various times there will be separate sessions for new and experienced AP teachers. The Institute has been very popular during past summers and will be very useful to you.

Applications will be accepted until the Institute fills. A minimum of twelve participants is required. The registration fee ($475) includes textbooks and materials, morning and afternoon snacks, and light lunches Monday–Thursday.

Contact: Veronica Ramirez, Department of Chemistry; 3255 TAMU; College Station, TX 77843-3255

PH: (979)845-1979, FX: (979)862-3308

EMAIL:  vramirez@chem.tamu.edu

MATHEMATICS

Participants are asked to bring their own graphing calculators for all sessions.  For more information about the Summer Institutes and on-line registration, visit our website at http://www.math.tamu.edu/conferences/apcalc. The registration fee ($475) includes morning and afternoon snacks and a light lunch each day.

Contact:  Sandra Nite, Department of Mathematics, 3368 TAMU, College Station, TX  77843-3368

PH:  (979)845-1170, FX:  (979)862-4190

EMAIL:  snite@math.tamu.edu

PHYSICS (ONLY 4 DAYS)
July 30 - August 2, 8am – 5pm

The AP Physics Institute helps prepare teachers to teach AP Physics features two levels: Physics B (noncalculus-based) and Physics C (calculus-based). Teaching strategies for both B and C will be discussed, but the emphasis will be on B. Teachers will learn to use strategies and resources including lab ideas, technology, pacing, AP test development and grading, and AP exam trends. Previous AP exams, solutions and grading standards will be distributed.

The Institute will be led by Mark Kinsey.  A minimum of twelve participants is required.  The registration fee ($475) includes textbooks, classroom materials, light lunches and snacks each day.

Contact: Dr. Timothy P. Scott (c/o Adrienne Bentz); Center for Mathematics and Science Education; 3257 TAMU; College Station, TX 77843-3257

PH: (979)458-8001, FX: (979)845-6077

E-MAIL: abentz@science.tamu.edu

STATISTICS
July 9-12, 8am – 5pm (ONLY 4 DAYS)

The Department of Statistics is offering an Advanced Placement Institute for experienced teachers of statistics (have taught a full year of AP Statistics at least twice already). This year the Institute will be led by Josh Tabor AP Statistics Teacher (1996); AP Grader (1999) and member of AP Statistics Test Development Committee since 2005. For more information and to register for AP Statistics, visit our website at http://www.stat.tamu.edu/apstat.

The daily lectures will cover AP curriculum topics with added depth as well as topics that go slightly beyond the curriculum.  There will also be many opportunities for teachers to share their best practices with the other workshop participants.

The registration fee ($475) includes all Institute materials, lunch each day, and a dinner on Wednesday evening. 

An online (think video conferencing or telecommuting using your computer) version of the workshop is also available. It is the only College Board endorsed online AP Statistics summer institute in the country! Please contact Dr. Jamis Perrett (jamis@stat.tamu.edu) for information on the online workshop.

Contact: Dr. Jamis Perrett; Department of Statistics; 3143 TAMU; College Station, TX 77843-3143.

PH: (979)458-0897, FX: (979)845-6060

E-MAIL: jamis@stat.tamu.edu

Cost:

• AP Institute Fee: All Institutes cost $475. Registrations made within two weeks of the starting date of Institute have an additional $25 processing fee.
• Texas Education Association (TEA) Teacher Training Reimbursement: Unlike previous years, TEA WILL NOT reimburse any Texas educator expenses for AP workshops during 2012.
• Meals: Some meals are provided. The estimated cost of on-campus food is $25 a day.

Housing: Housing is offered at The Tradition at Northgate. Each participant will receive a private room in a fully-furnished two bedroom suite (the private bedrooms lock separately, but share a living space and bathroom). Included are a mini fridge and freezer, microwave, high speed internet access (computer needed), and cable (TV needed). You may bring a TV or use one of the media rooms. Linens, towels, and parking in the garage at Tradition are included. All-star amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, swimming pool, The Edge Cafe, media and TV lounges, group study rooms with Ethernet, laundry facilities, covered garage parking and more.

Parking Note: Covered parking in the garage at The Tradition is included in the housing price. The Tradition is close enough to walk to campus depending on location of institute.

BIOL, PHYS, STAT Housing – 4 day institute - Sunday night through Wednesday night is $140 total. This includes a full breakfast each morning at the Edge Cafe.  

CHEM Housing – 4 day institute - Sunday night through Wednesday night is $115 total.  (no breakfast)

Parking: Parking is available on campus near where the workshops will be held (maps). You pay an hourly rate, which comes to $12-15 per day. You do not need a parking permit; simply pay in the machine on the ground floor of the garage each day you choose to park there. The City of College Station operates a parking garage located at 309 College Main. It is a cheaper alternative to the campus visitor parking and a short distance to walk across University Dr. to campus.

Refunds: Full refunds will be available for cancellations made at least three weeks before the beginning of the Institute. Partial refunds may be available for cancellations up to one week before the Institute begin. No refunds will be made after that time.

Register: To register for any AP Institute, fill out the following form. An email confirmation will be sent and the contact person for your institute will contact you regarding payment information.