June 2011

Must be licensed in subject area, approved through CB Audit, and trained at an AP Summer Institute

Cognitive

• Has a deep understanding of the subject-area content and conveys that content to students in a meaningful and relevant manner
• Fosters the types of student inquiry (e.g., isolating important concerns, converting data into useful knowledge) that result in conceptual understanding of content
• Utilizes an instructional emphasis on depth (rather than breadth) of coverage, cultivating in students a deeper understanding of content and contexts
• Aggressively moves all students forward in reading comprehension skills (e.g., vocabulary, predictions), analytical writing skills (e.g., audience awareness, comparison/contrast), and problem-solving skills
• Applies College-Board-type rubrics to written work, helping students develop sophisticated thinking and cogent analyses
• Uses open-ended questioning techniques that enhance and advance student learning
• Studies annually the College Board’s personalized online Instructional Planning Report (IPR) to reflect on previous year’s AP scores and monitor/adjust current year’s instruction

Classroom

• Consistently emphasizes the expectation that AP students will prepare for and take the AP exams in May
• Thoroughly supports and provides interventions for individual student learning needs (e.g., tutoring sessions, summer camps, lunch bunches, themed advisories)
• Scores student work with helpful feedback and returns work to students in a timely manner
• Surrounds students with relevant external stimuli displayed in the classroom (e.g., essay samples to illustrate different score points on the College Board rubric)
• Teaches students the value of examining critically their own work and reflecting on their learning
• Makes use of technology to engage student learners: e.g., google docs, wiki spaces, podcasts, PowerPoints, outlines

Community

• Collaborates and co-plans frequently with building, district, and regional colleagues to promote and establish a college-ready, college-going culture
• Updates syllabus for each AP course appropriately and as often as needed
• Reads, studies, researches, and takes classes in order to remain current and strong in content
• Leads parent information sessions and conversations about the Advanced Placement Program
• Engages frequently in College-Board-sanctioned PD: e.g., one-day workshops, week-long institutes, webinars, essay readings
• Works with administrators to mentor new and/or struggling teachers
• Develops Instructional Resource Library containing AP released exams, notes from training workshops, sample lesson plans, textbook lists