AP® Summer Institute

Advanced Placement (AP®) courses introduce high school students to academically challenging material and then give them an opportunity to earn college credit by taking AP® exams. The AP® Summer Institute (APSI) prepares new and current AP® teachers to develop and teach an AP® course.

About the Program

The AP® Summer Institute is designed for:

  • teachers who want to learn to teach AP® courses in one of the content areas;
  • current AP® teachers;
  • teachers of gifted and talented students, and gifted program coordinators;
  • teachers and administrators wishing to learn how to establish Advanced Placement programs at their local schools or school districts;
  • teachers and administrators who wish to strengthen the core curriculum.

In addition to discussing questions about AP® subject-area content, teachers will receive an overview of the Advanced Placement program and learn how to successfully complete the College Board's required AP® Course Audit.

APSI will have a face-to-face and an online session for summer 2022.

Face-to-Face

APSI will take place face-to-face at the University of Iowa from June 28 - July 1, 2022, Central Time.

Online

APSI will take place online from August 1 - 5, 2022, Central Time.

The Advanced Placement Program is a cooperative educational endeavor between secondary schools and colleges/universities to provide college-level learning experiences to students who have not yet graduated from high school. Almost all colleges and universities consider AP® exam results for both admissions and college credit.

AP® introduces high school students to academically challenging material, and then gives them an opportunity to show what they have learned by taking AP® exams, considered the national standard in each content area. Recent research has shown that success on these exams, demonstrated by a score of 3, 4, or 5, is a strong predictor of higher college grade-point averages as well overall success in college. And participation in AP® classes, even without that level of attainment on the exams, was correlated with outstanding results on the Third International Math and Science Study (TIMSS).

All APSI instructors are College Board-Endorsed AP® Consultants.

Even if you are not going to teach an AP® class, the content and methods from the APSI at the Belin-Blank Center open up a myriad of teaching possibilities. I admit it---I was so energized about content after attending APSI!!

Jill Schany, APSI participant from Emmetsburg High School

2022 Courses

Face-to-Face

AP®Biology

Instructor: Ruth Gleicher

AP® Calculus AB

Instructor: Michael Koehler

AP® English Language & Composition

Instructor: Sara Crump

AP® English Literature & Composition

Instructor: Maridella Carter

AP® Government & Politics

Instructor: Brian Stevens

AP® Human Geography

Instructor: Kelly Swanson

AP® Psychology

Instructor: Michael Berndt

AP® U.S. History

Instructor: Paul Dickler

AP® World History

Instructor: Matthew Astrom

Online

AP® Computer Science & Principles

Instructor: Joe Greenwalt

AP® English Language & Composition

Instructor: Sara Crump

AP® English Literature & Composition

Instructor: Maridella Carter

AP® Physics I

Instructor: Thomas Hoch

AP® Psychology

Instructor: Jessica Flitter

AP® Spanish Language & Culture

Instructor: Lourdes Rodriquez-Von Vogt

AP® Statistics

Instructor: Gloria Barrett

How to Register

Want to join us? We're here to help with all the information you will need in order to register.

Registration Process

Here's how to register:

  1. Scroll down to the "Ready to Register" section and click the Register button. This will take you to our registration form on Cvent.
  2. Complete the registration form for your selected class. 
  3. To pay, please contact Dominic Balestrieri-Fox (apsi@belinblank.org) at the Belin-Blank Center. Please note that your registration is not valid until payment is received. If payment arrangements have not been finalized by the first day of class, your registration will be dropped. If you are the recipient of a College Board scholarship, please share that information. Payments received AFTER June 1st will be charged the late registration fee.
  4. Participants or schools can make payments via check, purchase order, or credit card. More details on making a payments can found in the "COST" section.
  5. If you'd like to apply for a $500 grant for Iowa teachers, offered by the Iowa Online AP Academy, submit a completed application form to apsi@belinblank.org by May 16, 2022. The Iowa teacher grants are limited and awarded on a first-come, first served basis to eligible teachers (see Financial Aid section). Grants for Iowa teachers are offered for BOTH our in-person and on-line APSI.

Optional (see "After You've Registered" below for details; additional fees apply):

  • Register for Iowa licensure renewal units
  • Register for academic credit

Cost

Cost

Early registration class fee for all AP Summer Institute courses is $650 per session. Registration fees received after June 1, 2022 will be $775 per session.

The registration fee includes:

  • Instruction from experienced and highly-qualified consultants
  • Course materials
  • Sample textbooks
  • Certificate of Participation

Academic credit, travel, parking, meals, and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the participant and are NOT included in the APSI registration fee.

Payment Deadlines & Details

You must pay in full by the first day of APSI to attend. All fees are payable to the Belin-Blank Center. Participants or schools can make payments via check, purchase order, or credit card. Payments received after June 1, 2022 will be charged the late registration cost of $775.

Registration deadline for APSI Summer 2022 at the University of Iowa is June 15, 2022 at 5PM CST.

Refund policy and Cancellation fee:

There will be a $100 cancellation fee for requests received on or before June 15th at 5PM CST. There are no refunds after June 15th at 5PM CST. 

Educators MUST cancel their own registration through the Cvent website.

Paying by check:

Mail check to:

Belin-Blank Center APSI, ATTN: Dominic Balestrieri-Fox, 600 Blank Honors Center, Iowa City, IA 52242

Paying by purchase order (PO):

Request a PO from your Business Office. The PO should include a note that it is for APSI and addressed to:

Belin-Blank Center
600 Blank Honors Center
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA   52242

Attn: Bridget Pauley

Email and attach the completed purchase order to: bridget-pauley@uiowa.edu. You will receive back an invoice with the PO cited.

Paying by credit card:

Please contact Dominic Balestrieri-Fox either via email (dominic-balestrieri-fox@uiowa.edu) or at (319) 335-6148 between the hours of 9:00am and 12:00pm (CST) or 1:30pm and 5:00pm (CST) to submit payment via credit card.

***Please read the refund policy. 


Financial Aid

Financial Assistance

Belin-Blank Center APSI Grant (for Iowa teachers only)

Iowa teachers are eligible for a grant from the Belin-Blank Center's Iowa Online AP Academy to attend APSI at a reduced cost. Preference will be given to those who have not received the grant during the past three summers, but funding may also be available for others. Eligible Iowa teachers must complete a grant application form to be considered. If there are more eligible teachers than grants, then grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and a waitlist will be generated.

The first round of grant scholarships will be determined by mid-April. Teachers who are selected at this time for the grant will be notified.

***Only Iowa teachers are eligible for the Belin-Blank Center APSI Grant.

For more information about this option, contact Dominic-Balestrieri-Fox (apsi@belinblank.org) at the Belin-Blank Center.

Pre-service University of Iowa Teacher Reduced Fee

Pre-service teachers currently studying at the University of Iowa are also eligible to attend APSI at a reduced fee of $150. Contact apsi@belinblank.org to pursue this option.

***Only University of Iowa pre-service students are eligible for the reduced fee.

For more information about this option, contact Dominic-Balestrieri-Fox (apsi@belinblank.org) at the Belin-Blank Center.

College Board Scholarships

The College Board is offering the following scholarships to attend APSI. IMPORTANT: The College Board scholarships are NOT facilitated by the Belin-Blank Center, so any questions about them should be directed to the College Board.

  • AP® Fellows Program for teachers serving minority or low-income students
  • AP® Rural Fellows Program for teachers serving in low-income areas

For more information, visit http://professionals.collegeboard.com/k-12/awards/ap-grants.

IMPORTANT: Individuals who receive the Pre-service Iowa Teacher Reduced Fee or a College Board Scholarship are NOT eligible for funds through the Belin-Blank Center APSI Grant.

Ready to Register?

Register Now - On Campus Option


Register Now - Online Option

After You've Registered

Come prepared for APSI to energize and excite you about teaching your AP® course! Here are all the details you'll need while making your plans to join us.

Before the Event

Be sure to read any communication from your instructor. Some instructors assign homework to be completed by the first day of class.

Academic Credit Options

Teachers who register for APSI may pursue additional opportunities for graduate-level academic credit (additional fees and registration required). University credit is not included in the cost of APSI, but a substantial scholarship from the Belin-Blank Center will support a portion of the tuition. Fees are $580 / semester hour for graduate credit.

Courses Available

Teachers who register for APSI can enroll in one or both of the following graduate-level courses from the University of Iowa, with an automatic 50% graduate tuition scholarship:

  • Teacher Training AP Courses (EDTL: 5080:0WKA); 2 semester hours of graduate credit
    • "Earn academic credit for your work at APSI! For this course, you must complete your APSI class, as well as any additional work your APSI instructor assigns. If enrolled in this course, you will earn two hours of credit toward the State of Iowa Talented and Gifted Endorsement (programming strand)." 
  • Differentiation at the Secondary Level (EDTL:4074:0WKA); 1 hour of graduate credit
    • "High-ability secondary students need differentiation rooted in the content area under study. Advanced Placement is reviewed as one option for gifted secondary students; alternatives from dual enrollment to mentoring and Open Courseware are explored. Options link student abilities/needs to curriculum applications. This course is online, so you can learn from anywhere!"

How to Enroll

Enrolling for academic credit is a two-step process:

  1. You must first register with the University of Iowa
  2. Then you must enroll in the appropriate course. 

Review this link for more information

Please complete both the university registration and course enrollment processes online before you arrive at APSI. University registration and course enrollment forms will also be available on-site at APSI check-in.

For more information about academic credit options, contact our professional development team (educators@belinblank.org) at the Belin-Blank Center.

Iowa Licensure Renewal Units

Teachers who register for APSI may also register for Iowa licensure renewal units through the University of Iowa's Teacher Leader Center (additional $180 fee and registration required). Successful completion of an APSI class qualifies for two licensure units.

For instructions on registering for Iowa licensure renewal units, see: How to Register for Iowa Licensure Renewal Units. For other questions about Iowa Licensure Renewal Units please contact Kari Vogelgesang (kari-vogelgesang@uiowa.edu).

Daily Schedule

The University of Iowa's Belin-Blank Center is hosting two APSIs. All APSIs MUST have 30 hours of contact. 

APSI will be held in-person on campus from June 28 - July 1, 2022 from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM with time for lunch. The final schedule for the week will be shared by your instructor the first day of class.

APSI will be held remotely on-line from August 1 - August 5, 2022 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM with time for lunch. The final schedule for the week will be shared by your instructor the first day of class. There will be a mix of whole group, small group, one-on-one with instructor, and independent activities during this time.

Visiting Iowa City

Arrival/Departure

The June 28-July 1 2022 APSI classes will be held on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City. Location and directions to specific classes will be provided to registered participants prior to the start of APSI. APSI's "home base" is the Blank Honors Center, located near the intersection of Clinton Street and Market Street. Other building information can be located on the maps page by hovering or searching for the designated building.

A campus map of the University of Iowa can be found on the University of Iowa website. 

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is just 20 minutes north of downtown Iowa City and is served by most major airlines. For more information about the airport and ground transportation, please visit their website.

For driving directions to the Blank Honors Center, click here.

Traffic Alert: Particularly during the summer months, there are often road construction projects that can cause traffic delays for travelers coming into Iowa City. For more information on road closures please visit the City of Iowa City's website.

Parking

For campus parking information, click here. The closest campus parking options to APSI classrooms include the North Campus Parking Ramp and the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) Parking Ramp. Visitor Parking Coupons, which reduce the graduated rate to the standard rate, are available and will be distributed during APSI.

For parking managed by the City of Iowa City, an overview of downtown parking is available here, and specific information on meters, ramps, and rates can be found here. City ramps that are closest to APSI classrooms include the Iowa City Tower Place Ramp and the Iowa City Capitol Street Ramp. Both ramps and meters allow for payment via cash or credit cards. Real-time parking availability for the downtown area (including ramps and meters) can be found by visiting parkme.com.

Free street parking in downtown neighborhoods is limited and requires careful attention to the posted signs in order to avoid parking tickets due to the Odd/Even parking system.

Lodging

The Belin-Blank Center has organized two special rates for APSI attendees. Both hotels are walking distance to campus.

When you call and make a reservation, you can adjust the dates of your stay.


Graduate Hotel

$99 per night (additional fee for parking)

Call the hotel and use the code "Advanced Placement Summer Institute"

319-337-4058

Iowa House Hotel

$95 per night (NO fee for parking)

Call the hotel and use the code "062722"

319-335-3513

There are many other hotels close to campus. The hotels in neighboring Coralville tend to be a bit cheaper, but they are NOT walking distance to campus. Information on other area hotels, including options can be found at the Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

For further information about Iowa City, visit the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. For information about the downtown area, which is within walking distance to APSI, visit the Iowa City Downtown District.

Dining

Meals and/or snacks are NOT included in the cost of APSI registration. Daily lunch tickets may be purchased at the Residence Hall dining halls. There are several restaurants within walking distance to campus. The Iowa City Downtown District provides a list of area restaurants. 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations are subject to a $100 cancellation fee if received by June 15, 2022. Cancellations after June 15, 2022 are non-refundable.

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