Each Summer Region 16 ESC hosts summer AP Institutes.  Fees for summer institutes are eligible for reimbursement from TEA.  Since a district may be reimbursed for a teacher attending a summer institute every other year, Region 16 ESC offers out AP summer institutes on a rotating basis - currently, English and Social Studies are offered in even numbered years while Science and Math are offered in odd numbered years.  Look for these sessions to be posted in late fall.

• Neither TEA nor College Board requires a certification for teaching an AP course.  College Board does, however, recommend teachers attend summer institutes. 

How do my students get AP credit?

•  In order for students to have AP on their transcripts, the course syllabus must be approved by College Board. The College Board website offers sample syllabi, and  approximately 70% of submitted syllabi are approved on first reading. 

How can I be reimbursed for a summer institute?

• Teachers/Districts may be reimbursed up to $450 every other year for attending a summer institute.  To apply for the reimbursement, click here.

Luanne Bunch
Learning  Leader
(806) 677-5137
luanne.bunch@esc16.net