Request for Proposal Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math and Science, Inc

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  Voluntary participation on the part of students, teachers, and schools
  
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  Annual financial incentives for [teachers, students, and schools] based on AP Exam results
  
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  Cultivation of lead teachers to mentor a vertical team of AP and Pre-AP^® teachers
  
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  Advanced-level, content-focused training for teachers of AP and Pre-AP math, science and English courses
  
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  More time on task for students, including Saturday AP exam prep sessions
  
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  Measurement and accountability for results through professional management by Arkansas AIMS, Inc
  

AP Teachers are the key to the success of the program. They continuously strive to improve their teaching and expand their programs. They collaborate with pre-AP teachers to build a pipeline of students prepared for the rigors of AP, establish goals for academic performance, emphasize the importance of every student taking the AP Exam, and encourage all students to attend special events.

A completed Request for Proposal is due for submission by Oct.15,2007. School visits will be scheduled in November, 2007 with schools notified of the outcome of the selection process in December , 2007.

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   Applicant Signatures
   
2. 
   Applicant Information
   
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   AP Teacher Section: Philosophy and Experience (to be completed by AP Teachers)
   
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   School and District Section: Focus and Dedication (to be completed by the Principal, AP Coordinator, or Curriculum Coordinator)
   
5. 
   Statement of Interest (to be completed by any designated party)
   
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   Submission information
   

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   Applicant Signatures – Add additional signature lines as needed.
   

_________________________is pleased to submit this request to Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math and Science, Inc. to be selected for the Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program. We understand the level of dedication necessary to implement this program. We will approach this exciting opportunity with the goal of building our AP math, science, and English programs by increasing the number of students taking and earning qualifying scores on the College Board AP exams.

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Superintendent signature Date __________

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   Applicant Information
   

School Name & Address

[Mailing address]

[City, State Zip code]

	Name	Telephone	Email
Principal
AP Coordinator
English AP Teacher
Mathematics AP Teacher
Science AP Teacher

School enrollment ________9^th ________10^th __________11^th _________12^th

Number of students participating in SAT __________11^th _________12^th

Number of students participating in ACT __________11^th _________12^th

Number of students participating in PSAT __________10^th _________11^th

Enter the AP Course Title and number of students earning a 3 or greater on an AP Exam in that course into the table below:

Enter the Feeder Middle Schools with Contact Information into the table below:

Attach a short biography of all of the AP math, AP science, and AP English teachers listing:

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  AP and Pre-AP Courses they teach
  
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  The last two College Board trainings they have completed
  
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  Any other involvement with the College Board
  

3. 
   AP Teacher Section: Philosophy and Experience (to be completed by a committee of AP Teachers)
   

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   Briefly summarize your philosophy regarding the Advanced Placement Program.
   

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   Why is the AP program valuable?
   

3. 
   What kind of support should the school administration give to the AP program?
   

4. 
   Describe how you will you provide additional time outside of the regular school day
   so students receive extra time on task.
   

5. 
   Describe existing barriers at the school that hinder the growth of the current
   AP program.
   

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   Describe the potential opportunities for expansion of the AP program at the school. Your response should address the number of students that should be enrolled in the
   AP course you teach as well as the number of students having the potential to score
   3 or higher on the corresponding AP Exam.
   

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   School and District Section: Focus and Dedication (to be completed by the Principal, AP Coordinator, or Curriculum Coordinator)
   

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   How will this program enrich the school?
   

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   Describe the qualities or characteristics of the student body, faculty and administration that make your school uniquely deserving of this program.
   

3. 
   Describe existing barriers at the school that hinder the growth of the current
   AP program.
   

4. 
   Describe the potential opportunities for expansion of the AP program at the school.
   

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   How will the school principal help build the AP program? Your response should be as specific and actionable as possible.
   

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   What percent of your graduating class do you feel has the potential to have taken at least one AP class prior to graduating high school? What percent of your graduating class do you feel has the potential to score a 3 or greater on at least one AP Exam prior to graduating high school?
   

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   Describe the role of the AP Coordinator at the school.
   

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   Statement of Interest
   

Please provide a brief (not to exceed one page) statement of the school’s interest in being selected for this grant. It may be written by anyone of your choosing, i.e. student, teacher, parent, community member, or administrator.

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   Submission Information
   

Submit the completed Request for Proposal to the following parties by Oct.15,2007. Proposal may be mailed, emailed, or faxed to:

Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math and Science, Inc.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

SUA 101

Little Rock, AR 72204