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Advanced Placement Summer Institute
The Advanced Placement Summer Institute is designed for new and experienced AP and Pre-AP teachers and presents courses that address content, structure, pedagogy and assessment. Endorsed by the College Board, the Institute is one of the largest in the country and serves teachers from more than 300 school districts in Texas, the United States and other countries.
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Contact: teachers@rice.edu or 713-348-6031
Academies for High School Teachers of Advanced Courses
Held during the Advanced Placement Summer Institute, the Academies offer teachers the opportunity to master content in their fields. Composed of presentations by faculty from Rice University and other institutions of higher education, the Academies are facilitated by lead consultants who work with the university faculty to facilitate conversations that help participants incorporate content into their classroom. The Academies are endorsed by the College Board and have been recognized by the Texas High School Project as an Exemplar Program.
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Contact: teachers@rice.edu or 713-348-6031
Middle School Institute: Pre-AP Strategies for Middle School Science and Social Studies Teachers
Experienced master teachers provide training to enhance the skills and pedagogy needed to prepare middle school students for advanced science and social studies courses. Subject-specific content is addressed by guest speakers and through hands-on labs. Instructors also guide participants in the development of vertical-teaming strategies.
Website: teachers.rice.edu
Contact: teachers@rice.edu or 713-348-6031
High School Science Symposium
In this three-part symposium (summer, fall and spring), classroom teachers with little or no experience teaching the select science course receive guidance in course execution, implementation and content strategies. The courses include: anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental systems and physics. Each course is led by master teachers who share best practices, subject-specific content and teaching resources.
Website: teachers.rice.edu
Contact: teachers@rice.edu or 713-348-6031