Augmented English for Advanced Placement

Presentation Files: 
Presentation Category: 
California Partnership Academy
Presentation Description: 
Offer AP-based Academy English without requiring AP-level work of all students. All students experience AP-based curriculum, while those working toward the AP test engage in additional hours and on-line dialogue. The result -- dramatic increases in CAHSEE passing rates, CST scores, and post-high school success in college English classes.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
60%
Interactive Style: 
40%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Susannah Bell
Title: 
English Teacher
Additional Presenter 1
Additional Presenter 1: 
Annie Johnston
Title: 
Academy Coordinator
Organization: 
Community Partnerships Academy, Berkeley High School
Additional Presenter 2
Additional Presenter 2: 
Ariel Morris
Title: 
English Teacher
Organization: 
Community Partnerships Academy, Berkeley High School

Funding Opportunities

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides funding to states to replace cuts to K-12 and higher education for several purposes including teacher professional development for making progress toward rigorous college and career-ready standards.

Information links for funding professional development:

Using Recovery Funds to Drive School Reform and Improvement

AARA Title I Part A Funds

Implementing the Recovery Act

Implementation Ideas from the Field

Perkins Funding

The CCPC conference includes professional development topics for faculty, counselors, and administrators that meet requirements of the 2006 Perkins Act (Sections 122, 124, 134, and 135).

Information links for funding professional development:

Perkins IV (2006) Legislation

Perkins IV (2006) Policy Guidance