Increase Access and Opportunity
Discover how districts leverage the SAT Suite and AP Program to expand student access and develop essential skills for future success.
Empowering Students and Expanding Access with AP Precalculus
To create more distinction between honors versus AP Precalculus, Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville, Fla., decided to remove the honors option and only offer AP Precalculus. This resulted in an influx of students with diverse proficiency levels, including those with 504 plans, those needing Exceptional Student Education, and those who are English language learners. The school prioritized offering individualized instruction to help meet the needs of all math skill levels. By adapting teaching methods to suit various learning styles, they created a more inclusive environment for students who were new to AP.
Broadening AP Access with AP African American Studies
California's Chaffey Joint Union High School District recognized the powerful influence AP African American Studies could have in attracting students who may not have considered Advanced Placement® courses previously. Additionally, this course aligned with the district's vision that all students graduate college and career ready, and it met statewide graduation requirements. Students experienced meaningful engagement by helping to shape the class, which built their confidence as learners.
Identifying and Addressing a Gender Gap to Build AP Participation
To increase interest and participation in AP courses, especially among males and particularly Black and Latino males, Uniondale Union Free School District created a comprehensive campaign called “AP is U” that helped spread the message via in-school posters, newspaper advertising, a video, and a webpage. The campaign sought to dispel perceptions that AP was elitist and boost confidence in each student’s ability to successfully manage the rigor of AP. It also put a human face on the coursework.
Revealing Student Success and Potential
Insights from the SAT Suite and AP assessments provide a gateway for Stafford County Public Schools in Virginia to uncover student potential and pinpoint academic challenges. Learn how the district uses data from the SAT Suite and AP Program to connect students with the pathway that's best for them.
Identifying Students Who Are Ready for Advanced Coursework
Streetsboro High School in Ohio used data from the SAT Suite of Assessments and the AP Potential™ tool to learn where students are academically so they could determine the best way to meet their needs.
Providing Advanced Learning Opportunities for Students of All Abilities
Bellmore-Merrick Central High School in New York, an AP District of the Year winner, implemented policies that broadened access to AP and delivered positive results for students. By addressing its method of instruction as well as its staffing of certain AP courses, the school was able to broaden its outreach and provide support. That gave more students an opportunity to enroll in and succeed in AP.
Increasing College Enrollment
In Ohio’s Berea City School District, administrators leverage data from the SAT Suite of Assessments to help inform program- and classroom-specific changes. And the results have been impressive. The district exemplifies how using College Board programs collectively can deliver powerful outcomes for students and districts.
