delivering opportunity west virginia’s ap strategic initiative
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The AP Strategic Initiative: Partnership
+ West Virginia Department of Education
+ West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
+ West Virginia State Board of Education
+ West Virginia Center for Professional Development
+ West Virginia AP Leadership Committee
+ West Virginia Office of Education and the Arts
+ The College Board
West Virginia AP Goals
Rationale:
Currently, West Virginia ranks 46th in the nation in AP student achievement, with just 9.4% of West Virginia students earning a score of 3+ on an AP Exam before leaving high school.
+The Goals:
- Increase AP participation to at least 45% of the 2018 graduating cohort class
- Increase AP performance to 25% of the 2018 graduating cohort class
- Close participation and performance gaps for African-American students by 2018
Debunking Myths
1. Myth: AP is for students who always get good grades
2. Myth: AP courses are too stressful
3. Myth: AP courses are only for students planning to attend college
4. Myth: It’s all about the score
Access to AP - Common Barriers:
+ Lack of awareness
+ Lack of preparation/support (student, teacher)
+ Restrictive policies
- Entrance Criteria
- Exit Criteria
+ Students with potential not identified
+ Insufficient motivation/incentive
The Challenge: Equitable Access to AP Courses
8
Asian
42%42%58%58%
White
62%62%38%38%
Hispanic/Latino
70%70%30%30%
Black/African American
80%80%20%20%
Took Recommended AP Did Not Take Recommended AP
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