Discover Advanced Placement at the Academy

Informal interaction among participants expands the learning opportunities. Life at the Institute provides ample opportunity to relax and enjoy the surroundings of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Some of the best biking and hiking trails are found in the area. Summer stock theater presentations abound!

Class ratios are small and permit time for one-on-one and small group interaction.

Workshops are structured to promote group interactions. At the end of each workshop, each participant should return with well developed and effective teaching materials.

Science labs permit hands on exploration where participants will be able to compare results, troubleshoot problems for students, and develop plans to integrate the labs into existing curricula.

Your typical day at AP

Each week at the Institute begins on Sunday with registration from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Registration is followed by dinner and an opening session. The week concludes with lunch on Friday.

Each day begins with breakfast at 7:00 AM. Morning class sessions run from 8:30 to noon with a mid-morning break. Lunch is followed by an afternoon session from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. The balance of the day is left for personal or professional interaction. General workshops are offered each afternoon from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities including hiking, biking, golf, walking, swimming, and more.

A social hour is followed by dinner at 6:00 PM. Each evening, activities are scheduled including local summer stock theater, band concerts, bocce, and poetry readings for those who wish to participate.

Institute classes are informal. Sport clothing suitable for study and recreation in northern New England is appropriate.

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