Arkansas § 6-5-1203 - Components and goals of the Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program.

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

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