
NEW FOUR-DAY INSTITUTES Monday - Thursday
AP*
and Pre-AP* Summer Institute
June 28- July 1, July 12-15, July 19-22, July 26-29, 2010
The University of Tulsa, The College Board*, and the Oklahoma State Department of Education will sponsor the 2010 Tulsa AP* and Pre-AP* Summer Institute to:
The one week workshops are offered on the University of Tulsa campus. The tuition includes instruction and materials, light breakfast, break refreshments, lunch and an evening reception. It also includes double occupancy accommodations at a luxury hotel to participants who live more than 40 miles from Tulsa. The Oklahoma State Department of Education offers state funding for Oklahoma Public School teachers.
Important Participant Information (Please Read):
Courses for
NEW
teachers are designed for teachers with less than three years’ experience teaching
the AP* or Pre-AP* subject or those recently assigned to teach the course. These
courses cover effective structuring of the course, practical and effective
teaching strategies, and discussion of general content.
Courses for EXPERIENCED
teachers are for those who have taught the AP* or Pre-AP* subject for three years or
more. Discussions focus on effective teaching strategies, the AP* exam and
reading, and of the content typically covered in the classroom.
WHERE: All
courses are held on the University of Tulsa Campus - 800 South Tucker Drive,
Tulsa, Oklahoma.
WHEN: On the Monday of each week of the conference the Institute begins at 8:00 a.m. with a short orientation. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
REGISTER EARLY – CLASSES FILL AS EARLY AS MARCH: Class size is limited and registrations will be accepted on a space-available basis. More than 900 teachers registered for the 2009 Institute, and many classes filled early and had long waiting lists.
ENROLLMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Mailed, faxed and online registrations will receive an enrollment confirmation packet mailed to you at your home address provided within ten business days of our receipt of your registration. Please contact our office if you have not received the enrollment confirmation packet within that time frame.
TUITION: $640 per course. The tuition covers instructional costs, materials, lunch, continental breakfast, evening reception, and double occupancy hotel accommodation for participants that live more then 40 miles from the Tulsa area. AP Vertical Teams* Guides will be provided for all participants enrolled in Pre-AP* courses.
REFUND POLICY: Tuition refunds will be issued for cancellations received in writing (emails accepted) up to two weeks in advance of the workshop start date. Email your cancellation notice to frances-najera@utulsa.edu Registered participants will be responsible for the full tuition amount if the registered participant does not show or cancels after the two week cut off date.
COURSE CANCELLATION: Every effort is made to maintain course offerings; however, events such as instructor illness, inclement weather or insufficient enrollment may require schedule adjustments or course cancellations. We will notify registrants of any changes.
ATTENDANCE: The Institute cannot accommodate children in the classrooms; only enrolled adult participants will be allowed in the classroom. Oklahoma teachers must attend the entire Institute in order to earn a certificate. If you miss a portion of the Institute we are required to notify the Oklahoma State Board of Education, who may refuse to pay your tuition.
HOTEL: INFORMATION FORTHCOMING
HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
AIR TRAVEL: Those making plane reservations should choose departure times after 5:30 p.m. on the last day of the Institute. When scheduling departing flights, please allow enough time to travel from The University of Tulsa to the airport and to clear security. Travel time to the Tulsa International Airport is approximately 15 minutes.
MEALS: A continental breakfast is provided each morning of the institute in or near your classroom. Lunch is served on campus Monday – Thursday. There will be an evening reception/buffet for all AP* participants at the Doubletree Hotel on the Tuesday evening of each Institute. Participants will be responsible for all other meals. Please note any special dietary needs on your registration form and we will attempt to accommodate you.
SPECIAL NEEDS: We make every effort to hold classes in rooms that are accessible to all participants. However, some buildings may not be readily accessible for wheelchairs. If you have any special needs, please include them on your registration form, and we will attempt to accommodate you.
Below is the course schedule for each of the four weeks. The instructor's name links to information concerning the instructor, a brief course description and what you need to bring with you. This information will be updated as it is made available to us. The College Board* course description for each subject may be viewed by logging onto the College Board AP Central web site located at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com . Please scroll or follow this link to see Contact Information, Registration Forms, or Additional Participant Information.
*College Board, AP, Pre-AP, AP Vertical Teams are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
Summer 2010 -
University of Tulsa
AP* and Pre-AP* Workshops
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Week 1 June 28 - July 1, 2010 |
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| Course # | Course Name | Lead Instructor | Lead Instructor Affiliation |
| 1001 | AP Studio Art for Experienced AP* Teachers | Andy Zaller | Booker T. Washington High School, Tulsa OK - Retired |
| 1002 | AP English Literature & Compositions for Experienced AP* Teachers | Lisa Baker | Wilburton High School, Wilburton OK |
| 1003 | AP* Environmental Science for New AP* Teachers | Benjy Wood | Robert E Lee High School, Tyler TX |
| 1004 | AP* Chemistry for Experienced AP* Teachers | Stephen Prillman | Depart of Chemistry Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK |
| 1005 | Pre-AP* Math Middle School for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Lena Walker | KIPP Academy (High School), Oklahoma City, OK |
| 1006 | AP* Calculus AB for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Nancy Grigassy | Stephen F Austin High school, Sugarland, TX |
| 1007 | AP* Human Geography for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Susan Holier | The Woodland High School, Woodland, TX |
| 1008 | AP* Psychology for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Chris Eadle | Santa Fe High School, Santa Fe, NM |
| 1009 | AP* Chinese Language & Culture for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Sharon Wen Xiaohong | University of Houston, Houston, TX |
| 1010 | AP* French Language & Culture for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Davara Potel | Solon High School, Solon, OH |
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Week 2 July 12-15, 2010 |
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| Course # | Course Name | Lead Instructor | Lead Instructor Affiliation |
| 2011 | AP* Art History for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Marsha Russell | St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Austin, Texas |
| 2012 | Pre-AP* English High School for New and Experienced Pre-AP* Teachers | Brook Bullock | Del City High School Del City, Oklahoma |
| 2013 | AP* English Language & Composition For New AP* Teachers | Becky Cox | Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville Arkansas |
| 2014 | AP* Biology- For New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Pam Dooling | Jones High School Jones, Oklahoma |
| 2015 | Pre-AP* Math High School for New and Experienced Pre-AP* Teachers | Dickie Thomasson | Prairie Grove High School, Prairie Grove, Arkansas |
| 2016 | Pre-AP* World History Strategies for New and Experienced Pre-AP* Teachers | Candice Metcalf | North Crowleg High School, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 2017 | AP* US History for New AP* Teachers | Christine Bond | Edmond Memorial High School, Edmond, Oklahoma |
| 2018 | AP* World History for New and Experience AP* Teachers | James Rowland | The Woodlands High School, The Woodlands, Texas |
| 2019 | Pre-AP* US History Middle School for New and Experienced Pre-AP* Teachers | Nancy Schaefer | Pulaski Academy, Little Rock, Arkansas |
| 2020 | AP* Spanish Language for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Billie Hulke | Baylor University, Waco, Texas |
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Week 3 July 19 - 22, 2010 |
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Course # |
Course Name | Lead Instructor | Lead Instructor Affiliation |
| 3021 | AP* Studio Art for New AP* Teachers | Quiquia Calhoun | Northeast Academy Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| 3022 | AP* English Literature & Composition for New AP* Teachers | Randy Baker | Putnam City North High School Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| 3023 | AP* English Language & Composition for Experienced AP* Teachers | Beth Priem | Westwood High School Austin, Texas |
| 3024 | AP* English Language & Composition for Experienced AP* Teachers | Teri Marshall | Saint Mary's Hall San Antonio Texas |
| 3025 | AP* Statistics for Experienced AP* Teachers | Michael Legacy | Greenhill School Addison Texas |
| 3026 | AP* Calculus Bc for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Candace Smalley | Westmoore Highs School Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| 3027 | Pre-AP* Math Focus on Algebra Middle School for New and Experienced Pre-AP* Teachers-New Institute | Kathy Heller | Lakewood Middle School North Little Rock, Arkansas |
| 3028 | AP* Statistics for New AP* Teachers | Penny Smeltzer | Westwood High School Austin, Texas |
| 3029 | AP* Physics C for New and Experienced Teachers-New Institute | Jeff Funkhouser | Northwest High School Justin Texas |
| 3030 | AP* Environmental Science for Experienced AP* Teachers | Brian Kaestner | Saint Mary's Hall San Antonio Texas |
| 3031 | AP* US History for Experienced AP* Teachers | John Irish | Seven Lakes High School Katy, Texas |
| 3032 | AP* European History for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Patti Harrold | Edmond Memorial High School Edmond, Oklahoma |
| 3033 | AP* Spanish Language for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Yolanda Soliz | Stafford High School Stafford Texas |
| 3034 | AP* German Language and Culture for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Beth Smith | Plano Senior High School Plano, Texas |
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Week 4 July 26-29, 2010 |
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| Course # | Course Name | Lead Instructor | Lead Instructor Affiliation |
| 4035 | Pre-AP* English Language & Composition- Middle School-for New and Experienced Pre-AP* Teachers | Cheryl Petersohn | Harriton High School, Bryn Mawr, PA (retired) |
| 4036 | AP* Physics B for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Dolores Gende | Parish Episcopal School Framers Branch Texas |
| 4037 | AP* Chemistry for New AP* Teachers | Stephen Prillman | Depart of Chemistry Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| 4038 | AP* Comparative Government & Politics for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Stephen Popp | St. John's School Houston, Texas |
| 4039 | AP* US Government & Politics for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Lorraine Drumerer | R.L.Turner High School Carrollton, Texas |
| 4040 | Pre-AP* World Languages & Culture Strategies for New and Experienced Pre-AP* Teachers New Institute | Beth Salambeni | Cibola High School Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 4041 | AP* Music Theory for New and Experienced AP* Teachers | Nancy Scoggin | Joshua High School Joshua, Texas |
Contact Information:
Frances Najera
The University of Tulsa
Division of Continuing Education
800 S. Tucker Drive
Tulsa, OK 74104
Send email:
frances-najera@utulsa.edu
Voice: 918-631-2937
Fax: 918-631-3064
This Website: http://www.utulsa.edu/ap-tulsa
The University of Tulsa website:
http://www.utulsa.edu
TU Visitor information with campus
and area maps
Registration Forms:
Online Conference Registration Form
Download 2010
Conference Registration Form.pdf (for mail or fax submission)
Date of last update: February 4, 2010