Arkansas Code
Subchapter 12 - Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program
§ 6-5-1203. Components and goals of the Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program

(a) The Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program shall:
(1) Provide advanced placement content directors to work, mentor, and provide resources to advanced placement and pre-advanced placement teachers in the areas of:
(A) Mathematics;
(B) Science; and
(C) English;

(2) 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
(3) Develop and provide materials and resources for advanced placement and pre-advanced placement teachers.

(b) The overall goal of the Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program is to:
(1) Increase the number of students enrolled in Advanced Placement mathematics, science, and English;
(2) Increase the number of students who score three (3) or more on Advanced Placement exams;
(3) Reduce the participation gaps and performance gaps in Advanced Placement classes between African-American, Hispanic, and Caucasian students;
(4) Help public high schools develop strong and successful Advanced Placement programs;
(5) Enhance and augment Advanced Placement policies and initiatives in Arkansas;
(6) Provide Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Programs in every public high school that elects to participate and strengthen its Advanced Placement program; and
(7) Increase the number of students prepared to enter science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields in higher education or related training and occupations.

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