Fall AP* Seminar

Professional Development for Middle School and High School Teachers of Advanced Courses
Saturday, November 3, 2012

This one-day Advanced Placement Seminar is designed for teachers interested in acquiring content and strategies for teaching advanced courses. The seminar, facilitated by master teachers, will provide a forum for the exploration and discussion of course content, best practices and instructional strategies.

Who Should Attend: The seminar is intended as a follow-up workshop for teachers who have already attended a summer institute; however, it would also be of great value to a teacher new to the advanced course and looking for guidance in course execution.

This seminar has been approved by TAGT for 6 hours of GT credit; 3 hours of creativity and instructional strategies and 3 hours of differentiated curriculum. 

When and Where: Saturday, November 3, 2012 on the Rice University campus, Houston, Texas

Participants will receive up to 6 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits or 0.6 Continuing Education Units (CEU). SBEC Continuing Professional Education Provider Number 500571 

Course Offerings:
710p Pre-AP Middle School English
711p Pre-AP High School English
712p AP English Language
713p AP English Literature
714p AP Spanish Language
723p AP Spanish Literature and Culture
715p Pre-AP Middle School Math
716p Pre-AP High School Math:Algebra II/Pre-Calculus Focus
717p AP Calculus AB
718p AP Biology
719p AP Chemistry
720p Pre-AP Middle School Social Studies
721p AP U.S. History
722p AP World History

Tuition: $140 by September 14; $165 after September 14 (includes parking, lunch and materials).

Registration: Download registration form. Limited space is available for the program. Register early to ensure your spot. Only completed forms accompanied by check, credit card information, or copy of a purchase order or direct pay form are accepted for registration.

Acknowledgment of Enrollment: Once your completed enrollment is received, you will either be enrolled in the course or placed on a waiting list if the course has filled. In either case, you will receive written notification from Rice at your home address within 15 days of receipt of your registration. Please contact our office, 713-348-6031, if you do not receive notification from us. You may need to check with your school or district administrative office to ensure the registration was sent.

Course Cancellation Policy: Although we make every effort to maintain the published schedule of classes, events such as insufficient enrollment, instructor illness, room conflicts or inclement weather may require a schedule adjustment or cancellation. We will notify registrants of any change in the published information.

Refund Policy: Full refunds for course tuition will be issued for cancellations received via e-mail or fax by September 14. Checks submitted to Rice University for payment may be converted into an electronic funds transfer from your account. There is a $30 charge for all checks returned for insufficient funds.

Special Needs: Most classrooms are accessible for all participants. However, some classrooms in older buildings may be inaccessible for people who use wheelchairs and/or other aids for mobility. Please notify us of any accommodations you require so that arrangements can be made to assist you (call 713-348-6031 or email collegeready@rice.edu). We would appreciate at least two weeks’ notice. For information on Rice's Disability Support Services office, see dss.rice.edu. 

For out of town participants, click here to download a list of area hotels.

Airport transportation: Transportation to and from the airport can be arranged through Super Shuttle at www.supershuttle.com or (800) BLUE-VAN (258-3826). Prices range from $19 one-way from Hobby Airport to $24 one-way from Bush Intercontinental Airport. Taxi transportation may be arranged starting at $27 from Hobby Airport and $51 from Bush Intercontinental Airport. Additional information can be found at www.fly2houston.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies:

Telephone: 713-348-6031
Fax: 713-348-3123
Email: collegeready@rice.edu
Website: collegeready.rice.edu 

* AP and Pre-AP are registered trademarks of the College Board, which was not involved in the development and delivery of this professional development.