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Our AP* Institute site is located in southwest Washington, approximately 15 miles from Portland International Airport (PDX). Vancouver, Washington, USA, is near mountain, beach, and river recreational activities. Tourist information will be available at the Institute.

AP* Fellows Scholarships are awarded to AP* teachers at schools that serve a majority of underrepresented students of color or low-income students. Each recipient will be offered $1,000 to attend a College Board-endorsed AP* Summer Institute. Visit AP Fellows Program for more information. The application deadline is February 15, 2010.



Vancouver, USA, AP* Summer Institute
Vancouver, Washington
Monday, August 2, 2010 – Friday, August 6, 2010

Vancouver Public Schools will be offering graduate level sessions for teachers interested in increasing their skills and strategies for analytical reading, writing, and thinking. Sessions are divided between AP* and Pre-AP*sessions as listed below.


AP* Sessions:
AP* Calculus AB (New)
AP* Calculus AB (Experienced)
AP* English Language & Composition (New)
AP* English Language & Composition (Experienced)
AP* English Literature & Composition (New)
AP* English Literature & Composition (Experienced)
AP* Environmental Science
AP* Spanish Language
AP* Statistics (New)
AP* Statistics (Experienced)
AP* Studio Art
AP* US History
AP* World History
Pre-AP* English
Pre-AP* Math
Pre-AP Social Studies


For more information
Telephone: 360-313-1360
Fax: 360-313-1021
Email: Vancouver.APSI@vansd.org

Download the Vancouver, USA, AP* Summer Institute Brochure (PDF: 1.4MB)  Download the Vancouver, USA, AP* Summer Institute Brochure (PDF: 1.4MB)
Posted 1/26/10



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Registration Form

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Tuitions and Fees
AP* and Pre-AP* Sessions:
$675 ($725 after June 30, 2010). Additional $25 lab fee for AP* Environmental Science. Fees include registration, teacher materials, breakfast, lunch, and optional evening excursion to Portland’s Pearl District and Powell’s City of Books.


Credit and Clock Hours
You may choose to earn either 2 graduate-level professional development credits from San Diego State University (online registration for credit available on this website soon) or 30 clock hours (clock hour paperwork will be available at the Institute).


Schedule

APSI Schedule

Location of Institute
Columbia River High School
800 NW 99th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665

Map to Columbia River High School

Food
Breakfast, coffee and tea, snacks, and lunch will be provided and are a part of the Institute fee. Dinner is on your own.

Catering by Beaches Restaurant Menu
Menu details subject to change

Housing
Special group rates are available at the following hotels. When making reservations, specify you are attending the 2010 Vancouver, USA, AP* Summer Insitute:

Red Lion Hotel at the Quay
100 Columbia Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 694-8341
www.redlion.com

From $99. Next to the Columbia River, near dining spots. Complimentary shuttle service available to and from Institute.

Hilton
301 W. 6th Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 993-4500
www.hilton.com

$89. Great downtown location. No shuttle service available.

Staybridge Suites
7301 NE 41st Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 891-8282
www.staybridgesuites.com

From $109. Family and pet friendly; variety of room sizes available. Complimentary shuttle service available to and from Institute.

The Heathman Lodge
7801 NE Greenwood Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
(888) 475-3100
www.heathmanlodge.com

From $115. Business level upgrade with extra amenities available (call hotel for details). Complimentary shuttle service available to and from Institute.


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