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Introduction to the Advanced Placement Summer Institute

The Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI) is a four-day online institute sponsored by the College Board Southern Regional Office and East Carolina University. The institute is designed to benefit new and current AP teachers, providing them with the opportunity to work with College Board approved consultants on AP curriculum content and teaching strategies.

Program Details

The APSI is offered to new and current AP teachers, with the goal of enhancing their teaching skills and knowledge of AP curriculum content. Participants will gain insight into selecting course materials, learning ways for higher-level thinking, and preparing students for Advanced Placement examinations. The institute will also offer project-based learning (PBL) courses, which will prepare teachers to enrich their classes with real-world projects, significantly improving student performance on AP exams.

Courses and Dates

The APSI will offer a variety of courses, including:

• Human Geography (PBL)
• Precalculus
• Psychology
• Seminar
• Statistics (PBL)
• World History
• Chemistry
• English Language and Composition
• English Literature and Composition
• African American Studies
• Art and Design
• Biology
• Environmental Science (PBL)
• Spanish Language and Culture
• Computer Science A
• US Government & Politics
• Calculus AB
• Calculus AB/BC

The courses will be offered during the following weeks:

Week 1: June 16 19, 2026

• Human Geography (PBL)
• Precalculus
• Psychology
• Seminar
• Statistics (PBL)
• World History

Week 2: June 22 25, 2026

• Chemistry
• English Language and Composition
• English Literature and Composition
• Psychology

Week 3: June 29 July 2, 2026

• African American Studies
• Art and Design
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science (PBL)
• Precalculus
• Spanish Language and Culture

Week 4: July 6-9, 2026

• Computer Science A
• US Government & Politics

Week 5: July 13-16, 2026

• Calculus AB
• Human Geography (PBL)
• Statistics (PBL)

Week 6: July 20-23, 2026

• Calculus AB/BC
• English Literature and Composition

Tuition and Fees

The tuition for the AP Institute is $700 per person for non-PBL courses and $799 per person for PBL courses. The tuition includes:

• Cost of instruction
• College Board materials (provided electronically) Additionally, PBL courses include:
• Up to five online support sessions throughout the school year
• Access to project implementation guides aligned to the course framework

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Schools may substitute a paid participant with another teacher in the same course without penalty. Schools or individuals will be billed the full amount if a registered participant does not show.

Credits

Participants who complete all 30 hours of instruction provided by a College Board-Endorsed Consultant will receive a Certificate for the equivalent 3.0 CEUs. As an endorsed APSI site by the College Board, East Carolina University confirms participant attendance.

Scholarships

AP Participants Grants for APSI tuition are available through the College Board. The North Carolina AP Partnership (NCAPP) will also offer grants for NC teachers.