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Your Complete Guide to
APSI Registration

DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND

31st Annual AP Summer Institute

The AP® Summer Institute at Rice University offers challenging AP professional development courses that address advanced topics in AP. Courses are led by experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated College Board-endorsed lead consultants who have a broad range of knowledge and proven ability presenting to their peers. Instructors include AP test development committee members, AP exam readers, winners of special recognition awards from the College Board, and winners of regional and national teaching awards.

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THREE WEEKS OF SESSIONS

Workshops available
in one of three weeks
in July 2025

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FORMAT

In-Person and Online
Workshops for
your convenience

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Earn CPEs

Up to 30 Continuing
Professional Education
hours awarded

Tuition

Updates for APSI 2025 will be available November 2024.

* A $50 supply will be added to the tuition for all science and art courses in week 1.

Payments are accepted by credit card or purchase order. Registrations via credit card are confirmed immediately upon processing. Registrations made via PO are not considered confirmed until CCR receives the actual payment (check). If registering using a PO, payment (check) is due within 30 days of registration. Failure to submit timely payment may result in the cancellation of your registration.

Registrations are accepted with a credit card or purchase orders as a district/school commitment to pay, by check or credit card, within 30 days of registration. Once you complete your registration, you will have the option to print or email a copy of the invoice or forward it to your accounts payable department. Failure to submit timely payment may result in the cancellation of your registration. Registrations made less than 30 days from program start date can only be made using a credit card. The Center for College Readiness does not provide training unless payment (credit card or check) is received in advance.

Payments submitted via wire transfer, will incur an additional charge of $25.00 per transaction in addition to the cost of registration, to cover the fees incurred by the university. Please send an email to collegeready@rice.edu to request the information needed to transmit your wire payment.

Workshops are subject to change due to low enrollment or instructor cancellation.

Please visit the TEA website for updates related to the AP/IB Incentive program. District personnel with AP/IB program responsibilities may wish to join the AP/IB Incentive listserv.

For more information about the Texas AP/IB Incentive Program, please contact TEA directly.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Refunds for course cancellations received at least 30 days prior to the workshop start date are subject to a processing fee of 10% of the registration cost. No refunds are provided for nonattendance or cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the workshop start date. Registrations paid via credit card, and at least 30 days prior to the start of the workshop, may be cancelled by the participant. Registrations paid by check, and at least 30 days prior to the start of the workshop, may be cancelled by the participant but will require staff authorization. You may also send us an email at collegeready@rice.edu for assistance. We are unable to process cancellations over the phone.

Additional Workshop Information

In an effort to answer questions you may have about payment, waitlists, technology needs and more, we have included additional details below. Please review this information prior to completing your registration.

Waitlists

Email collegeready@rice.edu if you want to get on a waitlist for a course that is full. Please specify the week/date, subject, instructor name, and include a preferred email and phone to reach you in the event a spot becomes available.

Bundles

College Board bundles will be provided to all registered attendees in electronic format only. No hard copies will be mailed.

A Positive Learning Experience 

To have a positive learning experience in a campus workshop, you will need the following:

  • Laptop or electronic device
  • Charger for laptop or other electronic device
  • Headset with microphone, or a computer with a built-in microphone.
  • Chrome internet browser (very important, only exception is if you are using an iPad, use Safari)

To have a positive learning experience in a virtual workshop, you will need the following:

  • Reliable internet access
  • Chrome internet browser (very important, only exception is if you are using an iPad, use Safari)
  • Headset with microphone, or a computer with a built-in microphone.
  • Camera (so you can be visible online)
College Board Recommendation

The College Board encourages AP teachers to take advantage of professional development. Based on survey data, teachers across the country have found AP professional development to be extremely valuable. Teachers who do attend an AP Summer Institute in 2024 should be able to:

  • Understand the Course
  • The course framework defines the scope of the course and specifies what students must know and do to be successful on the AP Exam.
  • Plan the Course
  • Sequencing, pacing, and scaffolding are essential for building students’ understanding and their ability to transfer and apply knowledge and skills.
  • Teach the Course
  • Effective instructional strategies help students to develop a mastery of course content and skills over time.
  • Assess Student Progress and Understanding

 

Questions?

Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page for information regarding cancellations, changes, substitutions, wait lists, etc.

Please use the form below to submit any outstanding questions. A member of our Center of College Readiness will respond to you. You may also email us at collegeready@rice.edu.

 

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