1. VIRGINIA PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL MILITARY INITIATIVE PROJECT

2. The Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program (APTIP) is a comprehensive approach that increases teacher effectiveness and student achievement through training, teacher and student support, vertical teaming, open enrollment, and incentives. The program increases dramatically the number of students taking and passing AP math, science, and English exams, and expands access to traditionally under-represented students. What Do NMSI and VASS Do?

3. Source: College Board. Total population in NMSI schools is approximately 1.4% of US population. Measurable Results 3 7.1% of Overall Passing NMSI schools’ passing scores in math, science and English as a % of U.S. NMSI program schools = ~ 1.4% of U.S. high school population NMSI 228 program high schools 23,000+ high schools in the U.S. 4.9% of Minorities’ Passing 15%* of Female Passing National Results Over the Past Three Years

4. 4 First Year of APTIP For Cohort 2 First Year of APTIP For Cohort 1 Juniors and Seniors Scores per 1000 of 3 or greater in math, science, and English enrolled in U.S. and NMSI Schools First Year of APTIP For Cohort 3 Source: As of August 8, 2011 College Board, state DOES’s for enrollments, US. Avg is public schools 2011 is ESTIMATED

5. First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Support for Military Families As Priority #1 (Spring 2011)

6. Virginia Business Partners Virginia School Partners US Navy US Army DoDEA BAE Systems The Jack Kent Cook Foundation Virginia Beach Public Schools: Green Run HS Salem HS Hampton Public Schools Hampton HS Kecoughtan HS Bethel HS Newport News Public Schools Menchville HS Woodside HS Prince William County Public Schools Freedom HS Woodbridge HS Campbell County Public Schools William Campbell HS Roanoke City Public Schools William Flemming HS Amherst County Public Schools Amherst HS

7. You are cordially Invited To Attend: The U.S. Military Initiative Kick-Off Celebration Friday, September 30, 2011 Green Run High School Virginia Beach, VA