Advanced Placement Institute
The AP® Institute at Millsaps is endorsed by the College Board. The Millsaps College Department of Executive Education administers the program and has been helping AP teachers and pre-AP teachers hone their teaching skills and content knowledge since 1983. The Institute prepares high school teachers to teach college credit courses at the high school level.
Millsaps College, in cooperation with the College Board, is pleased to offer two Advanced Placement Summer Institutes in the summer of 2023; one online in June and one in-person on our beautiful campus in July, for new and experienced high school teachers currently teaching or preparing to teach AP courses.
Participants will enjoy four days of hands-on instruction, exploring the latest methods and curriculum topics* in Advanced Placement education, concluding their experience with a renewed level of enthusiasm for the AP program; equipped with new ideas and resources for use in their classrooms.
*Pre-AP topics or middle school–level subjects will not be covered.
Preparation
While professional development is not required to prepare for AP course updates and new classroom resources, the College Board encourages all AP teachers to take advantage of any professional development offered by AP.
Teachers who plan to attend any AP Summer Institute should be able to:
- Understand the Course
The course framework defines the scope of the course and specifies what students must know and do to be successful on the AP Exam. - Plan the Course
Sequencing, pacing, and scaffolding are essential for building students’ understanding and their ability to transfer and apply knowledge and skills. - Teach the Course
Effective instructional strategies help students to develop mastery of course content and skills over time. - Assess Student Progress and Understanding
Learning requires time, practice and regular feedback.
Courses
Following are AP courses being offered online and at Millsaps. To confirm and see assigned instructors, please check our website for each institute through College Board.
- AP Biology
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Chemistry
- AP Economics – Macro (online only)
- AP English Language & Composition
- AP English Literature & Composition
- AP Pre-Calculus (online only)
- AP Physics 1
- AP US History
- AP US Government & Politics
- AP World History: Modern
- AP Economics – Macro and Micro (combined)
Schedule
Each institute is four days.
Online is Monday, June 24 – Thursday, June 27, 2024
In-person is Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 11, 2024
Daily Schedule:
7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Technology* Check-in (for online) and Classroom Arrival (for in-person)8:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Instruction Time (includes a 15-minute mid-morning break)12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Â
Lunch Break (Online – lunch is on your own; In-Person – Lunch is provided in campus cafeteria)1:00 – 5:00 p.m.Â
Instruction Time (includes a 15-minute mid-afternoon break)
* Technology troubleshooting will be available to registered online participants on Sunday, June 19 on an as needed basis. Times should be scheduled individually and requested via email at [email protected].
Tuition
Online – Monday, June 24 – Thursday, June 27, 2024
Early Bird by April 5, 2024 – $525
$575 per participant (+ $50 lab fee for some courses) after April 5
Deadline June 10, 2024
In-Person – Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 11, 2024
Early bird by April 5, $550
$600 per participant (+ $50 lab fee for some courses) after April 5
Deadline June 24, 2024
Tuition includes:
- Cost of instruction
- All materials
- Refreshments during breaks (In-person only)
- Lunch, Monday through Thursday (In-person only)
Registration
Registration for the Millsaps APSI is online. Click the link below to view subject sessions and complete registration for the APSI you would like to attend.
Contact Us
For questions or more information, please contact us via email at [email protected].
Advanced Placement Summer Institute
Executive Education
Millsaps College
1701 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39210
* Millsaps AP Summer Institute is in co-sponsorship with the College Board’s Southern Regional Office. Advanced Placement® and AP® are registered trademarks of the College Board and have been used with permission.
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