The University of Central Florida (UCF) is proud to host the Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI) in Summer 2025, offering an invaluable professional development opportunity for both new and experienced AP educators. Join us online for a week of intensive, subject-specific training designed to enhance your AP course instruction and student success. Among our distinguished College Board-endorsed consultants, we are excited to feature Ken Spiegelman, leading the AP Comparative Government and Politics course during Week Two.
Week Two: Deep Dive into AP Comparative Government and Politics with Ken Spiegelman
Week Two of the UCF APSI, running from July 7-10, 2025, provides a focused learning environment for AP Comparative Government and Politics teachers. This online institute, led by experienced consultant Ken Spiegelman, is specifically designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies necessary to excel in teaching this challenging and rewarding AP subject. Participants will benefit from Ken Spiegelman’s expertise and insights, gaining a deeper understanding of the course framework, effective pedagogical approaches, and best practices for exam preparation. Whether you are looking to refine your existing curriculum or build a robust AP Comparative Government program from the ground up, this institute is an essential investment in your professional growth. Engage with peers, exchange innovative ideas, and leave with renewed confidence and practical resources to empower your students.
Week Two (July 7-10, 2025) ONLINE
In addition to AP Comparative Government and Politics with Ken Spiegelman, Week Two also offers a diverse range of AP subjects including:
- Art and Design with Sherry Ross
- Calculus AB with Grant Hunter
- Calculus BC with Crissie Ricketts
- Computer Science A with Robert Getka
- English Language and Composition with Stephanie Kirk
- Environmental Science with Scott Cole
- European History with Catherine Desmond
- Human Geography with Amy Snyder
- Physics C with Phillip Blessman
- US History (for experienced teachers) with Bob Topping
Who Should Attend the UCF APSI?
The UCF AP Summer Institute welcomes both beginning teachers (0-3 years of experience) and experienced educators (3+ years) seeking to enhance their AP teaching skills. IB International Baccalaureate teachers are also encouraged to participate. This program is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment where educators from diverse backgrounds and experience levels can learn from each other and College Board experts like Ken Spiegelman.
Tuition Information
Regular Tuition is available for participants who are not receiving scholarships. Special Tuition is designated for recipients of College Board and Florida Partnership Scholarships. Please remember to email your award letter to [email protected] after registration if you are selecting Special Tuition.
Sessions will run from 9 a.m. daily, incorporating breaks and a lunch period. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Ken Spiegelman and elevate your AP Comparative Government and Politics instruction at the UCF APSI in Summer 2025!
