Coordinated

We started the school year with Steps to Success. And now, as the AP Exam administration fast approaches, we’ll hear from Rachel about the final steps she takes to make exam day a success. Your steps for the day begin right here. Press Play on this bonus episode of Coordinated . Chat with a Coordinator: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/professional-learning/learning-opportunities-ap-coordinators...

Sign-in to AP Registration and Ordering as you hear an important reminder about the upcoming April 30 deadline to update and indicate fee reductions for students taking AP Exams. How much is the fee reduction? Where can I find information about the eligibility criteria? And what are some common questions from AP coordinators? Derek and Rachel are ready to share the answers. Just click Play to join...

What personal and professional traits do AP coordinators say they have in common? Count the similarities as you smile with Derek and a crew of multi-talented AP coordinators. It’s a much-needed moment of fun before the AP Exam administration begins. Laugh out loud as you enjoy this bonus episode of Coordinated .  Power Hour Live (April): https://eventreg.collegeboard.org/44VvqK Power Hour Live (Ma...

AP Exam administration is fast approaching! How does Rachel prepare for exam day? What’s on her list of supplies for exam proctors? Use your cell phone today to listen in but please… No cell phones for students on exam day! Learn what Rachel communicates to students before and on exam day. Hint: The message includes cell phones, of course! No extra pencils or pens required to benefit from this epi...

It’s a busy time for seemingly everyone… AP students, AP teachers, and of course, AP coordinators. So what can coordinators do to help AP students prepare for AP Exams? Press play on this Bonus Episode of Coordinated to hear a simple, but powerful call-to-action. Now is the time to learn about AP Daily: Live Review sessions.  Advanced Placement YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/advancedplacemen...

There’s a specific process for receiving and storing AP Exams once they arrive at your school. How does Rachel avoid waiting on the mail every day? What does “secure storage” mean? And what’s the one question that Rachel refuses to answer? Don’t miss a beat! Be sure to clap along with the rap on shrink-wrap on this episode of Coordinated .  AP Coordinator’s Manual, Part 1: collegeboard.org/apcoord...

Breaking News! Looking for help in managing extended time with the CD player for AP World Language Exams (French, German, Italian, and Spanish Language and Culture)? The search is over. Help is here in the form of a new Extended Time Resource! The time is now. Be sure to press Play on this special Breaking News Episode of Coordinated . Administering AP World Language Exams with Extended Time: http...

Blue masking tape? Posters? Clocks? Today’s conversation takes us all over campus in search of the perfect exam room. Learn what makes for a good exam room, Rachel’s go-to rooms for testing, and a few lessons that Derek learned the hard way. Get your measuring tape ready and mark off 5-feet of distance between you and the next podcast listener. It’s time for the next episode of Coordinated ! AP Co...

It’s time to put together your school’s proctor schedule for the 2022 AP Exam administration. Review important details on proctor eligibility, learn who Rachel recruits for proctors, and the traits that strong proctors have in common. Plus Derek and Rachel blend their two voices together into a single conversation on the proctor-to-student ratio. Listen to this episode of Coordinated and the numbe...

It’s nearly Spring, and time to get your windows ready! Tune in as Derek and Rachel talk about preparation for this year’s Standard and Late exam administration windows. They’ll discuss the acceptable reasons for Late testing, including the more common ones, and the deadlines for ordering. A clearer view is just one click away on this episode of Coordinated . AP Coordinator’s Manual, Part 1: colle...

Today we address the age-old question, is one ever enough? In this case, is one set of Master CDs enough? By default, if you order exams for AP French, German, Italian, or Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, or AP Music Theory, you’ll receive one set of master CDs for each subject regardless of how many exams you order. Special guest, Karli Tsuge, provides an important...

Gather all the details for March 15, 2022 in one Coordinated conversation. Tune in for an overview of the Spring course orders and fall order changes deadline, a discussion about indicating canceled exams, tips on how to reduce workload by doing so, and much more. Additional Master CDs not required for this listening section! It’s double the insight, double the best practices, and double the laugh...

This Coordinated conversation covers set-up, exam day activities, and related best practices for AP Chinese and AP Japanese Language and Culture Exams. Joining Derek is AP Program colleague, Kristen Pisanelli, to review this special computer-based, in-school exam administration. Benefit from this comprehensive review plus hear what’s new for 2022. Headsets are optional for this episode but require...

It’s a special duet today! Our coordinated journey takes us to South Carolina as Derek is joined by AP coordinator, Susan Barfield. Tap to the beat as Susan shares her 20+ years of experience with AP Music Theory. Hear an overview of the exam and exam day process, plus best practices sure to have you humming along. We’re hitting all the high notes on this episode of Coordinated . AP Coordinator’s...

Get your recording equipment ready! It’s time to hear about the recording sessions for students taking AP French, German, Italian, Spanish Language, and AP Music Theory Exams. Options for streamlining the recording process, special equipment, and the exam room are just a sample of the topics covered by Derek and Rachel. Plus a bonus review of the Digital Audio Submission (DAS) portal. A must-liste...

The is the year and this is the episode! Learn about using one of the most popular and easy-to-use options for digitally recording student responses. Derek and Rachel review the technology requirements, set-up, and best practices for using the Digital Audio Capture (DAC) app, a free solution for use on school-owned and -controlled iPads and Chromebooks. Enjoy a “pitch perfect” exam session for AP...

Press the start button with AP Computer Science Principles! Listen in as Derek and special guest, Maureen Reyes, share insights on how this special course attracts a greater diversity of students to Computer Science by focusing on creative problem solving and real-world applications. Conversation includes the end of course exam and the AP coordinator’s role. No prerequisites required for this epis...

The wait is over! The AP Coordinator’s Manual, Part 2 is here! Hosts Derek and Rachel are joined by special guest, Kimberly Casey, who shares highlights from the new manual. IR forms, health and safety protocols, student recording sessions during the exam, and Rachel’s proctoring schedule are among the many topics covered. It’s another highly coordinated effort here on Coordinated . AP Coordinator...

Breaking news for AP coordinators! A new filter option has been added to AP Registration and Ordering to help coordinators plan for Late Testing. Looking for a way to find all students who have exam conflicts? Looking for students with two exams on the same day at the same time? A new filter option is here! Don’t miss this special announcement on Coordinated .  AP Coordinator’s Manual, Part 1 : ht...

An AP course with no prerequisites, AP Seminar helps a wide range of students develop their critical thinking, analytic writing, collaboration, and academic research skills on topics they get to choose. Listen in as Derek and special guest, Bianca Peart (Director, AP Capstone) share an elevating conversation about English 10 and AP Seminar. No prerequisites required to enjoy this episode of Coordi...

This episode’s definition of a triple-threat: Counselor – AP coordinator – And SSD coordinator! The latter role is highlighted today by Derek and Rachel, and their special guest, Karli Tsuge as they engage on the topic of SSD. Hear them talk about applying for accommodations, approved accommodations, special format exam materials, and ordering exams for students with accommodations. Continue prepa...

The new year launches a new season of Coordinated . Derek is joined by two AP coordinators and the conversation includes guidance on second semester student enrollment and how to best manage students who change class sections at the semester or trimester break. Plus AP coordinators Marc and Rachel, talk about two fantastic new supports. The new year is here! Time to get ready for the 2022 AP Exam...

Our conversation on persistence continues. Sharing ideas on how to support students in their AP courses are two experienced administrators who are also AP coordinators. It’s a package deal with Derek and his guests as we wrap-up Season 5 and the year, 2021 – all in the same episode. No holiday break is complete without this installment of Coordinated .  Benefits of AP: https://apcentral.collegeboa...

The academic behaviors and dispositions of students are key to success in AP. And student persistence is the topic of this conversation! Joining Derek are two experienced counselors who are also AP coordinators. They’ll share their favorite ideas to help support students on their journey to complete the AP course and exam experience. It’s our second-to-last episode of 2021! Persist with us on Coor...

The Coordinated conversation continues as Derek asks AP coordinators to share some stories about how they celebrate students participating in AP courses. What do a wall of fame, lawn signs, special assemblies, and t-shirts have in common? The answer offers exciting options for many AP programs. Please join us and celebrate on this episode of Coordinated .  2022 In-School Digital AP Exams: https://...