Recruitment Toolkit
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By offering AP Computer Science Principles, your school becomes part of a national movement to make computer science accessible to all students, including those traditionally underrepresented in the world of computing and technology.
Use the resources below to communicate the value of this course.
Student Testimonials
Real students talk about their experience taking AP Computer Science Principles. Share these videos with students, parents, teachers, and counselors.
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AP Computer Science Principles
AP CSP is opening doors for all students. -
Makena on AP CSP
Redefining the coding industry for girls. -
Bradley on AP CSP
Gaining computer skills to create your own website. -
Nicholaus on AP CSP
Applying your own interests through computer science. -
Mariama on AP CSP
The thrill of sharing your own creation. -
Paige on AP CSP
Discovering your superpower and helping others.
For Educators
These resources describe AP CSP and its benefits, best practices for implementing the course, and strategies to build a diverse classroom. Share them with your colleagues.
AP Computer Science Principles Brochure for Teachers and Administrators
Gives an overview of the course’s principles and pedagogy and explains its benefits to schools and students.
PDF | 1.37MB
Bring AP Computer Science Principles to Your School
Explains the five steps to implementing the AP Computer Science Principles course.
PDF | 624.46KB
Recruiting Students for AP Computer Science
Provides evidence-based strategies to attract students who are members of groups underrepresented in computer science.
PDF | 1.75MB
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Webinar: Bring AP CSP to Your School
This webinar for teachers and administrators addresses the value and structure of AP CSP, best practices in course implementation, recruitment strategies for underrepresented students, and more. Watch the recorded webinar. -
Adopt Ready-to-Use Curricula
College Board has endorsed innovative curricula that come with preapproved syllabi, lesson plans, and other instructional supports, delivered by expert education organizations. Explore these out-of-the-box solutions.
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AP Digital Portfolio
The AP Digital Portfolio page provides instructions on how to navigate the web-based application and how to review the submission status of students’ Create performance tasks.
Teacher Testimonials
For Students and Families
Share these brochures with students and their families to encourage them to consider AP CSP.
Creative Thinkers Wanted (English)
Explains to students how taking AP CSP can benefit them.
Order free brochures.
PDF | 2.02MB
Creative Thinkers Wanted (Spanish)
Explains to students how taking AP CSP can benefit them.
PDF | 1.84MB
Creative Thinkers Wanted Student Poster
Order free promotional poster for hallways or counselor’s office.
Related Topics
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Bringing AP Computer Science Principles to Your School
Explains the five steps to implementing the AP Computer Science Principles course.
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Computer Science Recruitment Strategies
Get additional tips for encouraging all students—including those in traditionally underrepresented groups—to enroll in computer science courses.