
Advanced Placement Summer Institute
June 29 – July 2 and July 13 – 16, 2026
The University of Alabama is pleased to partner with the College Board® to offer the Advanced Placement (AP) Institute for current AP teachers who are looking to strengthen their program or teachers who are new to the AP program seeking guidance on curriculum and teaching methods.
Overview
The University of Alabama is pleased to partner with the College Board® to offer the Advanced Placement (AP) Institute for current AP teachers looking to strengthen their programs or for new AP teachers seeking guidance on curriculum and teaching methods. The topics included in these workshops are subject matter content, test construction, pupil and teacher selection, College Board policies and procedures, and preparation and grading of AP tests.
The 2026 University of Alabama AP Summer Institute will offer new AP workshops for teachers with no or minimal AP training and Experienced teacher workshops for teachers who have previously attended a workshop or training session or who have taught an AP course for at least 2 years.

| Available Dates | June 29 – July 2 and July 13 – 16, 2026 |
| Grants | Click here for grant information. |
| Location | Refer to your confirmation letter upon registration for exact locations of courses. |
| Lodging | Hotel Capstone 320 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-752-3200 |
Who Should Attend

Advanced Institutes – Experienced AP Teachers
The Advanced Institute is designed for experienced teachers who have taught Advanced Placement for at least two years. This seminar introduces new subject matter while placing a strong emphasis on practical teaching skills that participants can take back to their existing AP programs.
Introductory Institutes – New AP Teachers
Teachers with minimal or no training in Advanced Placement curricula are encouraged to attend the introductory institutes. Topics covered include subject matter content, test construction, pupil and teacher selection, College Board policies and procedures, and preparation and grading of AP tests.
Please note: All workshop offerings are contingent upon sufficient demand. Please register early to ensure that your preferred subject area is offered.
Continuing Education Units
For State of Alabama teachers ONLY:
- 30 hours of professional development will be awarded upon successful completion of the institute. Graduate credit is not an option for any subject.
- Participants will receive contact hour credit through the UA/UWA Regional In-service Center upon completion.
Teachers in all other states need to verify with their school system that our APSI’s CE Certificate qualifies as professional development credit.
Courses
Monday, June 29 – Thursday, July 2, 2026
US Government and Politics
During this AP Government and Politics – U.S. APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year, which will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank
Computer Science A
During this AP Computer Science A APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year, which will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
US History
During this AP U.S. History APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year, which will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
World History: Modern
During this AP World History: Modern APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year that will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank
Macroeconomics
During this AP Macroeconomics APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year, which will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
Human Geography
During this AP Human Geography APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year, which will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
Precalculus (New & Experienced Teachers)
During this AP Precalculus APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year, which will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
Seminar
During this AP Seminar APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year, which will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
Seminar ELA
During this AP Seminar ELA APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year, which will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
Research
During this AP Research APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year that will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
Monday, July 13 – 16, 2026
Calculus
During this AP Calculus AB APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year, which will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
Business with Personal Finance
The AP Project Based Learning Series helps AP teachers implement an engaging and student centered project based instructional approach in their classrooms. The projects in the series drive student learning of content and skills outlined in the AP course framework.
The AP Project Based Learning Series will help you:
- Identify how AP content and skills are developed within and across the course projects.
- Apply high-quality PBL design elements and teaching practices.
- Simulate and model PBL practices using examples from the course projects.
- Adapt and prepare to implement the projects with your students.
Cybersecurity
APSIs are College Board-endorsed professional learning experiences designed to support teachers preparing to teach or currently teaching AP Cybersecurity.
Each APSI provides 30 hours of interactive professional learning led by experienced College Board facilitators. Participants deepen their understanding of AP course frameworks, strengthen instructional design, and explore strategies that connect AP content with real-world, career-connected applications. Teachers will engage in collaborative, active, hands-on learning throughout the institute.
Statistics
During this AP Statistics APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year, which will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
English Language and Composition (New & Experienced Teachers)
During this AP English Language and Composition APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year, which will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
English Literature and Composition (New & Experienced Teachers)
During this AP English Literature and Composition APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year, which will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
Computer Science Principles
During this AP Computer Science Principles APSI, you’ll explore the course Computational Thinking Practices and the components of the curriculum framework, including the big ideas, enduring understandings, learning objectives, and essential knowledge statements. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year, which will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. After attending this APSI, you’ll be able to understand the skills students will need to demonstrate to be successful in the AP Computer Science Principles course and exam; incorporate the components of the curriculum framework, including the big ideas, enduring understandings, learning objectives, and essential knowledge, when building your curriculum; and use activities that organize the course content to develop students’ proficiencies in the skills identified in the curriculum framework.
Course Location and Lodging
Refer to your confirmation letter upon registration for the exact location of courses.
A room block rate has been arranged with Hotel Capstone for those attending the in-person APSI courses. Hotel Capstone is conveniently located just a short walk across the courtyard from the Bryant Conference Center.
Directions
Hotel Accommodations
| Hotel | Hotel Capstone 320 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-752-3200 |
| Distance from courses | On campus, within walking distance of the Bryant Conference Center |
| Room Block Dates | June 29 – July 2, 2026 July 13-16, 2026 |
Reserve Your Room
- Select the dates of your APSI course below to start your reservation:
- Select the corresponding check-in and check-out dates to complete your reservation and receive your confirmation number.
- Rooms requested outside the room block dates are subject to availability and the prevailing rate. These can be booked by calling 205-752-3200. Request the Advanced Placement Summer Institute block with the dates listed above.
- Room blocks will drop at midnight 30 days before the event start date.
- NOTE: Only the dates above and the contracted room types are available at the contracted rate — rooms requested outside your block dates or different room types are subject to availability and the prevailing rate.
Registration
Register Online:
US Government and Politics, US History, World History: Modern, Macroeconomics, Human Geography, Precalculus, Research, Seminar, Computer Science A, and Seminar for ELA
Calculus AB, Statistics, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition
Cybersecurity
Business with Personal Finance
Registration Fees
The early bird registration fee for Advanced Placement Summer Institute sessions is $750. Late registration goes up by $50 one month before the institute. Your tuition covers 30 hours of professional development, College Board AP materials, subject-related sample textbooks, a light breakfast, snacks, drinks, and lunch.
| Session | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard Advanced Placement Summer Institute sessions | $750/$800 *$50 increase one month before training |
| Capstone Courses (AP Seminar and AP Research and Cybersecurity and Business with Personal Finance) | $1,075 |
Capstone Courses (AP Seminar and AP Research) registration fee is $1,075. Capstone Course tuition covers 4.5 days of training, College Board materials, a light breakfast, snacks, drinks, and lunch.
Lodging is the responsibility of the attendee.
All Registrations must be made in Cvent
Registration will be through the College Board CVENT system by clicking the appropriate link above. All AP teachers and Coordinators will register through this system using their College Board EPL logins. If you do not have an account with the College Board, then you may create an account when entering the system. You will see the payment instructions for POs and checks in the Cvent registration portal.
Billing Policy
For your registration to be complete, payment must accompany it. We accept checks, purchase orders, and credit cards. Registrations received without payment will not be accepted. Checks should be made out to The University of Alabama.
Upon successful registration, a confirmation will be sent to the email address provided.
Special Accommodation Requests
The University of Alabama is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for accommodation of physical and/or dietary needs should be made at least 30 calendar days prior to the program date. Please email your request to professionaldevelopment@ua.edu. A portion of the invoice amount for this program will go to the Capstone Lifelong Learning Foundation to support activities of The University of Alabama and the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
Need our STAARS Vendor Number? Please use VC000118827 for UA Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
A portion of the invoice amount for this program will go to the Capstone Lifelong Learning Foundation to support activities of The University of Alabama and the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation charge equal to 100% of the registration fee will be assessed for cancellations made within seven (7) days of the start of this session. Refunds will not be granted after the program has begun. The University of Alabama reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine class sections, to limit registration, or to change instructors. Contact the Registration Services department at 205-348-3000 or registration_services@ua.edu to cancel your registration. View the OTIDE Cancellation Policy.
Questions about the APSI?
For more information, contact APSI at 205-348-4440 or apsi@ua.edu.
Registration Services contact information:
The University of Alabama
ATTN: Registration Services
Box 870388
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0398
Phone: 205-348-3000