1. OSPI Counselor Summer Institute Barbara Dittrich June 23, 2015 Advanced Placement Updates

2.  National system developed and administered by the College Board in cooperation with high schools, colleges, and universities  College-level courses offered at the high school which may allow advanced placement and/or credit in college  Mastery demonstrated through system of exams or portfolios What is Advanced Placement?

3. AP Course Identification  Advanced Placement ® (AP) is a registered trademark of the College Board  In order to use the trademark on an official student transcript, an AP course must pass an audit of the College Board

4.  Return subject specific AP Course Audit form  Submit course syllabus for each teacher of an AP course College Board Requirements to Label a Course “AP”

5.  Provide teachers and administrators with clear guidelines on curricular and resource requirements that must be in place for AP courses  Help colleges and universities better interpret secondary school courses marked “AP” on students’ transcripts Purpose of the Audit College Board 2006

6.  After submission of the audit form and syllabi, schools receive authorization to designate qualifying courses as “AP”  Colleges and Universities receive a ledger of schools that lists approved courses  On line ledger available to the public Approval Process

7. 2015 AP Summer Institutes Bellevue School District June 29 – July 2 Pacific Lutheran University July 6 - 9 Spokane School District July 27 - 30 Vancouver School District August 3 - 6

8. AP Course Updates and Changes 2015–16 AP Art History AP European History AP Research (new) 2016–17 AP Calculus AB and BC AP Computer Science Principles (new) AP World History

9. AP and IB Transcript Designations AP Use of College Board official course title Use of College Board official course title abbreviations “A” designation IB Use of IBO official course title “I” designation Cambridge Use of Cambridge International official course title “K” designation

10. Resources

11.  PSAT test  AP Potential Report  My College Quick Start AP Potential

12. College Board Counselor Workshops Portland State University – September 16, 2015 Puget Sound ESD – September 22, 2015 Gonzaga University – September 24, 2015 Central Administration (CAB) Auditorium in Tacoma – September 25, 2015

13.  https://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/ coordinate https://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/ coordinate  www.apcentral.collegeboard.com www.apcentral.collegeboard.com  http://www.k12.wa.us/AdvancedPlacement/ resources.aspx http://www.k12.wa.us/AdvancedPlacement/ resources.aspx  http://www.k12.wa.us/AdvancedPlacement/ pubdocs/APBrochure-Final.pdf http://www.k12.wa.us/AdvancedPlacement/ pubdocs/APBrochure-Final.pdf Resources, continued

15. AP Test Fee Program

16. Three types of dual credit exams Test fees are reduced for qualifying low-income students taking: Advanced Placement testing offered through the College Board International Baccalaureate testing offered through the International Baccalaureate Organization Cambridge International testing offered through the University of Cambridge

20. AP/IB Test Fee Program Test Fee Payment Structure Five Methods for Determining Student Eligibility Documenting Student Eligibility Advanced Placement Coordinator Procedures International Baccalaureate Coordinator Procedures 2014-15 AP Coordinator's Manual (PDF, 132 pages) OSPI Memo 062-08, Attachment 3, the AP Program Federal Catalog Number 84.330

21. AP Test Fee Collaborative Member Responsibilities: $91.00 AP Examination Costs in May 2013 -$29.00 The College Board reduces fees for qualified low-income students. -$9.00 The school/school district waives the $9.00 fee it normally receives for administration. -$41.00 A federal grant managed through the OSPI reimburses The College Board $37.00 for each exam for qualified low-income students. =$12.00 The eligible student pays $12.00.

22. Five Methods for Determining Student Eligibility: Free Lunch Program Reduced Lunch Program Social Security Program Medicaid Program Declaration of Income

23. Coordinator Procedures verify the eligibility of each individual student using any of the approved methods keep a list of the students who qualify for fee reductions and the number of exams they took mark the College Board’s fee reduction oval on each student’s answer sheet submit a copy of the invoice to the state

24. Consolidated Program Review OSPI process to review all federal programs Every 5 years ESD 171 and ESD 121 in 2015-16 AP Test Fee is Title I, Part G and subject to review AP Coordinators will be asked about determination of student eligibility and location of the confidential file

25. AP and CTE

26. AP/CTE Connection  36 AP Courses  16 Career Clusters  Complementary rather than competitive  Many curriculum connections

27. Relevance + Rigor = Advanced Student Achievement CTE Computer Programming AP Computer Science A CTE Commercial Art, Advertising/Illustration AP Studio Art Drawing, 2D, 3D AP Environmental Science AP Macroeconomics, Microeconomics AP Psychology CTE Natural Resources CTE Family Systems CTE Economics CTE Business Marketing AP Statistics

28. History of AP/CTE Connections in Washington State  OSPI initiative promoted by WA-ACTE  2007 WAVA presentation: Administrators expressed interest  2008 SSSB 6377 passed by Washington Legislature  2008 Gave administrative and teacher workshops through WA-ACTE conferences  2009 Survey - tremendous potential for growth  AP/CTE Pilot Programs 2009-2015, a Mentor/Mentee model including professional development from College Board trainers

29. AP/CTE Courses in pilots  AP Environmental Science  AP Studio Art, 2D, and 3D  AP Psychology  AP Computer Science A  AP Macro and Micro Economics

30. College Board Requirements to Label a Course “AP”  Return subject specific AP Course Audit form  Submit course syllabus for each teacher of an AP course

31. Washington State Requirements to Label a CTE Course “AP”  Course meets state WAC for CTE including common core alignment and 21 st century leadership standards  Program Specific Advisory Committee  Career and Technical Student Organization or equivalent  Submission of a course framework to OSPI for approval  Four-Year Rotation  CTE Teacher Certification  Area Specific College Concentration  From Industry hours

32. Framework Template Blank Framework Template Course: Name of CourseTotal Framework Hours up to: CIP Code:Exploratory PreparatoryDate Last Modified: Career Cluster:Cluster Pathway: COMPONENTS AND ASSESSMENTS Performance Assessments: Leadership Alignment: Leadership activity embedded in curriculum and instruction. (Examples: CTSO project or activity, locally developed leadership project or activity, embedded 21 st Century interdisciplinary theme activity such as global awareness, financial, economic, business & entrepreneurial literacy, civic literacy, health & safety, environmental literacy) Standards and Competencies Standard/Unit: CompetenciesTotal Learning Hours for Unit:   Aligned Washington State Standards Arts Educational Technology Health and Fitness Language Math Reading Science Social Studies Speaking and Listening Writing To duplicate this blank table (for additional units), select the table, select copy, place cursor below the first table, and select paste.

33. Framework Template, cont. 21 st Century Skills Check those that students will demonstrate in this course: LEARNING & INNOVATION Creativity and Innovation Think Creatively Work Creatively with Others Implement Innovations Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Reason Effectively Use Systems Thinking Make Judgments and Decisions Solve Problems Communication and Collaboration Communicate Clearly Collaborate with Others INFORMATION, MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Information Literacy Access and /evaluate Information Use and Manage Information Media Literacy Analyze Media Create Media Products Information, Communications and Technology (ICT Literacy) Apply Technology Effectively LIFE & CAREER SKILLS Flexibility and Adaptability Adapt to Change Be Flexible Initiative and Self-Direction Manage Goals and Time Work Independently Be Self-Directed Learners Social and Cross-Cultural Interact Effectively with Others Work Effectively in Diverse Teams Productivity and Accountability Manage Projects Produce Results Leadership and Responsibility Guide and Lead Others Be Responsible to Others

34. Framework Example

37. Contact Information Barbara Dittrich, Program Supervisor barbara.dittrich@k12.wa.us Estela Schmelzer, Administrative Assistant estela.schmelzer@k12.wa.us