What We Do
A+ College Ready is an Advanced Placement® Training and Incentive program launched with a $13.2 million grant from the National Math and Science Initiative. The program is designed to significantly increase the number of students prepared to take rigorous college courses in math and science.
How? By Providing:
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Professional development for AP teachers
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On-site coaching and mentoring by Lead Teachers
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Training for pre-AP teachers to support vertically aligned curricula (Laying the Foundation)
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AP exam prep sessions for students in each content area
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Stipends to compensate teachers for extra time
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Financial incentives for academic success among students, teachers, and administrators
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Funds for equipment and technology
Our Three Primary Goals:
- Increase the number of students enrolled in Advanced Placement math, science, and English programs (MSE).
- Increase the number of students receiving qualifying scores (>2) on the College Board's National Examinations in Advanced Placement math, science, and English.
- Increase the number of students attending and graduating from college with degrees in math and science.
A+ College Ready is an operating division of the A+ Education Partnership. Key partners and donors include Alabama Governor Bob Riley, State Superintendent of Education Joe Morton, the Alabama Power Foundation, the Alabama Math, Science and Techonology Education Coalition, Regions Financial Corporation, Boeing Corporation, and SAIC.
What We Do
A+ College Ready is an Advanced Placement® Training and Incentive program launched with a $13.2 million grant from the National Math and Science Initiative. The program is designed to significantly increase the number of students prepared to take rigorous college courses in math and science.
How? By Providing:
-
Professional development for AP teachers
-
On-site coaching and mentoring by Lead Teachers
-
Training for pre-AP teachers to support vertically aligned curricula (Laying the Foundation)
-
AP exam prep sessions for students in each content area
-
Stipends to compensate teachers for extra time
-
Financial incentives for academic success among students, teachers, and administrators
-
Funds for equipment and technology
Our Three Primary Goals:
- Increase the number of students enrolled in Advanced Placement math, science, and English programs (MSE).
- Increase the number of students receiving qualifying scores (>2) on the College Board's National Examinations in Advanced Placement math, science, and English.
- Increase the number of students attending and graduating from college with degrees in math and science.
A+ College Ready is an operating division of the A+ Education Partnership. Key partners and donors include Alabama Governor Bob Riley, State Superintendent of Education Joe Morton, the Alabama Power Foundation, the Alabama Math, Science and Techonology Education Coalition, Regions Financial Corporation, Boeing Corporation, and SAIC.