Professional Learning

Deepen your instruction and elevate your students' learning potential by participating in professional learning programs, both in person and online.

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AP Summer Institutes

AP Summer Institutes offer thorough professional learning available for AP educators. Attendees engage in 30 or more hours of content-rich training designed to strengthen how they teach their AP courses.

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AP Online Workshops

AP online workshops feature ready-to-use strategies and pedagogical tools to help you plan and focus your instruction. You'll explore the AP course and exam description, the exam, classroom resources, and more.

Host an AP Subject Workshop

Schools, districts, and states can host a virtual or in person one-day or multiday AP workshop. A College Board–endorsed AP workshop consultant will tailor the session to meet your goals and facilitate a session just for your staff.

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Project Based Learning Series

Attend a Project Based Learning Summer Institute to help students build knowledge and skills through sustained investigation of complex, real-world problems. 

Available For:

  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP U.S. Government and Politics

Grow Your AP Program

When states or districts make an AP course widely available in schools, we will make free professional learning available in that course to teachers. States that commit to train at least 100 teachers in an AP subject will receive free professional learning in that subject from the AP Program. Districts that commit to train at least 20 teachers in an AP subject will receive free professional learning in that subject from the AP Program. 

AP Mentoring

AP Mentoring is your opportunity to have ongoing support in a small, online group setting with experienced AP teachers. Your mentor group will be tailored to your needs and experience level. 

Host an Achieving Equity in AP Workshop

Teachers and administrators from the same district or school will explore how to create an AP program devoted to improving access to and equity in advanced academics for students from all populations.

Learning Opportunities for AP Coordinators

Get the latest training, professional learning opportunities, and resources for AP coordinators. 

Additional Opportunities

Teacher Webinars

Explore online learning opportunities for both new and experienced AP teachers. Browse recorded sessions by subject.

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Join the AP Community

Connect online with colleagues, participate in discussions with experts, and share classroom-ready materials.

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Become an AP Reader

Gain an in-depth understanding of the AP Exam and connect with over 20,000 high school and higher education colleagues.

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Become an AP Workshop Consultant

Apply to share your expertise with colleagues and exchange ideas with talented educators across the nation.

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