§ 6-5-1203 — Components and goals of Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program

(a) The Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program shall: (1) Provide advanced placement content directors to work, mentor, and provide resources to advanced placement and pre-advanced placement teachers in the areas of: (A) Mathematics; (B) Science; and (C) English; (2) Provide nationally recognized professional development for advanced placement and pre-advanced placement teachers that will enhance the knowledge and pedagogical skills of the teachers; and (3) Develop and provide materials and resources for advanced placement and pre-advanced placement teachers. (b) The overall goal of the Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program is to: (1) Increase the number of students enrolled in Advanced Placement mathematics, science, and English; (2) Increase the number of students who score three (3) or more on Advanced Placement exams; (3) Reduce the participation gaps and performance gaps in Advanced Placement classes between African-American, Hispanic, and Caucasian students; (4) Help public high schools develop strong and successful Advanced Placement programs; (5) Enhance and augment Advanced Placement policies and initiatives in Arkansas; (6) Provide the Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program in every public high school that elects to participate and strengthen its Advanced Placement program; and (7) Increase the number of students prepared to enter science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields in higher education or related training and occupations.

Legislative History

Added by Act 2013, No. 625,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.