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Delivering Opportunity

Delivering Opportunity. West Virginia’s AP Strategic Initiative. The AP Strategic Initiative: Partnership. West Virginia Department of Education West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission West Virginia State Board of Education West Virginia Center for Professional Development

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Delivering Opportunity

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  1. Delivering Opportunity West Virginia’s AP Strategic Initiative

  2. The AP Strategic Initiative: Partnership • West Virginia Department of Education • West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission • West Virginia State Board of Education • West Virginia Center for Professional Development • West Virginia AP Leadership Committee • West Virginia Office of Education and the Arts • The College Board

  3. West Virginia AP Goals Rationale: Currently, West Virginia ranks 46th in the nation in AP student achievement, with just 9.4% of West Virginia students earning a score of 3+ on an AP Exam before leaving high school. • The Goals: • Increase AP participation to at least 45% of the 2018 graduating cohort class • Increase AP performance to 25% of the 2018 graduating cohort class • Close participation and performance gaps for African-American students by 2018

  4. Debunking Myths • Myth: AP is for students who always get good grades • Myth: AP courses are too stressful • Myth: AP courses are only for students planning to attend college • Myth: It’s all about the score

  5. Access to AP - Common Barriers: • Lack of awareness • Lack of preparation/support (student, teacher) • Restrictive policies • Entrance Criteria • Exit Criteria • Students with potential not identified • Insufficient motivation/incentive

  6. The Challenge: Equitable Access to AP Courses 58% 42% Asian 38% 62% White 30% 70% Hispanic/Latino 80% 20% Black/African American Took Recommended AP Did Not Take Recommended AP 8

  7. Partnering with School Counselors!

  8. ‘Share AP’ Site - Educators

  9. Student Brochure - NEW

  10. Parent Brochure: NEW

  11. AP Informational Events

  12. AP Posters

  13. Web Banners

  14. AP: New Student Website

  15. New AP Channel on YouTube

  16. AP: Online Scores for Students

  17. Toni

  18. Conversation Starters

  19. Delivering Opportunity West Virginia’s AP Strategic Initiative

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