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AP Computer Science Principles: Chat with a Content Expert
We’re set up to help! Schools can schedule both one-to-one and group Zoom chats with a content expert about offering AP Computer Science Principles.
Whether you’re considering AP Computer Science Principles, have committed to offering it and want practical advice on getting started, or have questions about what the course offers your students and how it supports your school’s goals, our content experts can help.
You can schedule a one-to-one Zoom chat for your own questions, or a group chat to bring teachers and school leaders into the same conversation, so everyone hears the same answers. There’s no charge and no commitment to decide anything.
You can ask the experts:
- What your school or district should consider before adopting AP Computer Science Principles, including how the course aligns with your state’s standards
- How the course fits in your sequence and what grade level should take it
- What teachers should do to prepare to teach AP Computer Science Principles, and what resources are available to support a successful course launch
- How much latitude teachers have in choosing a programming language, since the course does not designate one
- What role through-course projects play in the course, including how much class time is involved and whether they contribute to the overall AP Exam score
- What instructional shifts matter most when moving from a traditional or honors computing course to AP Computer Science Principles, and how to support students who are new to advanced coursework
- What the end-of-course exam assesses, including the written responses students provide about their own through-course work
Meet the Content Experts for AP Computer Science Principles
Get to know our AP Computer Science Principles content experts and their areas of expertise. Schedule a chat—you’ll choose a one-to-one or group session and a time that works for you.
| Julie Alano | |
| Role: AP Computer Science Principles teacher, AP Computer Science A teacher, AP reader Home State: Indiana School Setting: Suburban Expertise: School-level implementation, vertical alignment, professional learning Schedule a Chat with Julie |
| Dan Bonarigo | |
| Role: AP Computer Science Principles teacher, AP reader, AP Summer Institute consultant, development committee member Home State: Illinois School Setting: Suburban Expertise: Increasing student access in AP Computer Science, AP Computer Science assessment preparation Schedule a Chat with Dan |