Number of Indiana high school students taking Advanced Placement courses continue to grow under AP-TIP IN
Continued high levels of achievement in AP* math, science, and English courses saluted; AP-TIP IN program grows as Notre Dame supports teachers and students statewide
SOUTH BEND, IN – November 5, 2018 – AP-TIP IN is elated to report continued gains in the sixth year of its program designed to increase the number of high school students earning college credit from their successes in Advanced Placement* math, science, and English courses.
After completing six years in the program, participants demonstrated that the innovative model developed by the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) dramatically increases preparation and performance in the AP math, science, and English (MSE) tests. Students and teachers in the following 15 public high schools and 1 private high school continued their successful efforts supporting college- and career-readiness during the 2017-18 school year:
Argos Jr.-Sr. High School
Avon High School
Clay High School
Clinton Central Jr. Sr. High School
Griffith High School
Lowell High School
Marion High School
Merrillville High School
Michigan City High School
Mooresville High School
Muncie Central High School
New Albany High School
Northwestern High School
Providence Cristo Rey High School
Twin Lakes High School
Washington High School
More than 765 students in these schools achieved a score of 3, 4, or 5 on 949 AP MSE tests, thereby becoming eligible for college credit for those college courses. (Many students took more than one AP test.)
After two years of participating in AP-TIP IN, the number of participating schools’ AP qualifying MSE scores (scores of 3, 4, or 5 that earn college credit) increased by 82 percent. This increase reflects the success of the AP-TIP IN and NMSI model of preparing both students and teachers for mastery of advanced subject matter, and increased access to and enrollment in, designated AP courses.
Minority students at Cohort 4 and 5 schools, particularly African American and Hispanic students, experienced great gains in the number of students taking MSE AP courses as the number of enrollments grew 48 percent compared to the “baseline” year. Additionally, enrollment in AP math and science courses for African American and Hispanic students increased by an average of 80 percent in the same time frame.
Female students from Cohort 4 and 5 schools made similar gains in math and science qualifying scores with an increase of 61 percent. Such strides among these key underrepresented groups prove that students, when provided the opportunity and support, can close the achievement gap as they become STEM-literate and geared for college success.
The NMSI model combines training and incentives for students and educators who want to take their high school expectations to the next level. Through the AP-TIP IN program, which is administered for Indiana by the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives, participating public schools cooperate in year-round initiatives. These include extensive training of teachers, additional time-on-task for students through tutoring and exam preparation, and financial incentives for students and teachers when testing yields the qualifying scores.
After six years of implementation, more than 21,000 students at AP-TIP IN schools took over 30,600 AP math, science and English courses. Increasing enrollments and access to AP math, science, and English courses is a goal of this program; and this practice opens doors to college success among all participants. Of those 21,000 students, over 7,000earned more than 12,000 qualifying scores in AP math, science and English courses. This translates to a savings in college credit for Indiana families of approximately $10 million.
AP-TIP IN acknowledges the successes of its teachers and schools by awarding AP-TIP IN Teachers of the Year in the areas of Math, Science and English, and a School of the Year. The Finalists are:
AP-TIP IN English Teacher of the Year FINALISTS:
Maia Hawthorne – AP English Language and AP English Literature – Twin Lakes High School
Carter McClure – AP English Language – Muncie Central High School
Melissa Sickinger – AP English Language – Merrillville High School
AP-TIP IN Math Teacher of the Year FINALISTS:
Jonathan Arndt – AP Calculus AB – Argos Junior-Senior High School
Dana Bell – AP Statistics – Lowell High School
Christine Chidichimo – AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC – Griffith High School
AP-TIP IN Science Teacher of the Year FINALISTS:
Kathleen Kozinski – AP Chemistry – Avon High School
Matthew Payne – AP Chemistry – Avon High School
Clark Mumaw – AP Chemistry – New Albany High School
Kristi Phillippe – AP Biology – Marion High School
AP-TIP IN Affiliate School of the Year FINALISTS:
Pike High School – Indianapolis, Indiana
Speedway High School – Speedway, Indiana
Whiteland Community High School – Whiteland, Indiana
AP-TIP IN School of the Year FINALISTS:
Lowell High School – Lowell, Indiana
Michigan City High School – Michigan City, Indiana
Mooresville High School – Mooresville, Indiana
WINNERS:
AP-TIP IN English Teacher of the Year:
Melissa Sickinger – AP English Language – Merrillville High School
AP-TIP IN Math Teacher of the Year:
Dana Bell – AP Statistics – Griffith High School
AP-TIP IN Science Teacher of the Year:
Kathleen Kozinski – AP Chemistry – Avon High School
Matthew Payne – AP Chemistry – Avon High School
AP-TIP IN Affiliate School of the Year:
Speedway High School
AP-TIP IN School of the Year:
Michigan City High School
The location of the cohort schools shown on this state map demonstrates the geographical and demographical diversity of this program.
Thank you to our supporters:
Lilly Endowment, Inc. for Cohort Schools from 2016 to 2020
Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, for Washington High School from 2016 to 2019
Indiana Commission for Higher Education for Cohorts 4 and 5 from 2017 to 2018
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College Board’s Advanced Placement Program* enables students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. Thirty-seven courses in 22 subject areas are offered. Based on their performance on rigorous AP exams, sections of which are scored by college faculty and experienced AP teachers, students can earn credit, advanced placement or both for college. More than 3600 colleges and universities around the world recognize AP for credit, placement and/or admissions decisions, including more than 90 percent of four- year colleges and universities in the United States. For more information, please visit www.collegeboard.com.
* AP and Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of College Board. Used with permission.
For Teachers/Administrators/Schools:
Teacher Training: ►For AP & Pre-AP teachers, 4-day summer institutes & other training during the academic year.
Stipend: ►AP teachers receive a $500 stipend to support additional responsibilities in extra training and teaching AP
Incentives: ►Based on enrollment,AP teachers receive a $500 incentive.
Threshold Bonuses: ►Achieving pre-set targets for Qualifying Scores (by class and by school) triggers bonuses for AP teachers and the designated school administrator.
For Students:
AP Courses in MSE ►Rigorous AP college-level courses in math, science and English.
Open Enrollments: ►A culture of inclusiveness and preparation for more students to enroll in AP classes.
Student Time-on-Task: ►Tutoring, exam prep sessions, and other support made readily available to students.
Exam Fees: ►Supplements to help cover AP exam fees not provided from other sources.
Incentives: ►Students receive $100 per Qualifying Score (3, 4, or 5) on AP exams in eligible MSE courses.
Counseling/Recruiting: ►Supportive information to help in student/family decisions to prepare for and enroll in AP.
AP-TIP IN is part of the University of Notre Dame
Institute for Education Initiatives, Center for STEM Education
And is affiliated with the National Math and Science Initiative
Number of Indiana High School Students Taking Advanced Placement Courses Continue to Grow Under AP-TIP IN
Continued high levels of achievement in AP* math, science, and English courses saluted; AP-TIP IN program grows as Notre Dame supports teachers and students statewide
SOUTH BEND, IN – October 6, 2017 – AP-TIP IN is elated to report continued gains in the fifth year of its program designed to increase the number of high school students earning college credit from their successes in Advanced Placement* math, science, and English courses.
After completing five years in the program, participants demonstrated that the innovative model developed by the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) dramatically increases preparation and performance in the AP math, science, and English (MSE) tests. Students and teachers in the following 19 public high schools continued their successful efforts supporting college- and career-readiness during the 2016-17 school year:
Argos High School
Arsenal Tech High School
Broad Ripple High School
Clark High School
Clinton Prairie High School
Crispus Attucks High School
Eastern Greene High School
Edgewood High School
Griffith High School
Lowell High School
Merrillville High School
Mooresville High School
Morton High School
Lebanon High School
New Prairie High School
Northwestern High School
Twin Lakes High School
Washington High School
Whitko High School
More than 760 students in these schools achieved a score of 3, 4, or 5 on nearly 1,990 AP MSE tests, thereby becoming eligible for college credit for those college courses. (Many students took more than one AP test.)
In their first year of participating in AP-TIP IN, the number of participating schools’ AP qualifying MSE scores (scores of 3, 4, or 5 that earn college credit) increased by 87 percent. This increase reflects the success of the AP-TIP IN and NMSI model of preparing both students and teachers for mastery of advanced subject matter, and increased access to and enrollment in, designated AP courses.
Minority students at Cohort 3 and 4 schools, particularly African American and Hispanic students, experienced great gains in the number of students taking MSE AP courses as the number of enrollments grew 28 percent compared to the “baseline” year. Additionally, enrollment in AP math and science courses for African American and Hispanic students increased by an average of 31 percent in the same time frame.
Female students from Cohort 3 and 4 schools made similar gains in math and science qualifying scores with an increase of 151 percent. Such strides among these key underrepresented groups prove that students, when provided the opportunity and support, can close the achievement gap as they become STEM-literate and geared for college success.
The NMSI model combines training and incentives for students and educators who want to take their high school expectations to the next level. Through the AP-TIP IN program, which is administered for Indiana by the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives, participating public schools cooperate in year-round initiatives. These include extensive training of teachers, additional time-on-task for students through tutoring and exam preparation, and financial incentives for students and teachers when testing yields the qualifying scores.
After five years of implementation, more than 19,000 students at AP-TIP IN schools took over 28,000 AP math, science and English courses. Increasing enrollments and access to AP math, science, and English courses is a goal of this program; and this practice opens doors to college success among all participants. Of those 19,000 students, over 7,000earned more than 11,000 qualifying scores in AP math, science and English courses. This translates to a savings in college credit for Indiana families of approximately $8.6 million.
AP-TIP IN acknowledges the successes of its teachers and schools by awarding AP-TIP IN Teachers of the Year in the areas of Math, Science and English, and a School of the Year. The Finalists are:
AP-TIP IN English Teacher of the Year FINALISTS:
Chris Jagadich – AP English Language – Morton High School
Amy Miller – AP English Language – Northwestern High School
Nancy VanAllen – AP English Language – Edgewood High School
AP-TIP IN Math Teacher of the Year FINALISTS:
Jonathan Arndt – AP Calculus AB – Argos Junior-Senior High School
Dana Bell – AP Statistics – Lowell High School
Marilyn Brunk – AP Computer Science Principles – Griffith High School
AP-TIP IN Science Teacher of the Year FINALISTS:
Martin Barker – AP Biology – Broad Ripple High School
Mike Dollens – AP Chemistry and AP Physics I – Lebanon High School
Jeff Layden – AP Biology – Northwestern High School
Angie Smith – AP Biology – New Prairie High School
AP-TIP IN School of the Year FINALISTS:
Argos Junior-Senior High School – Argos, Indiana
Griffith High School – Griffith, Indiana
Lebanon High School – Lebanon, Indiana
Northwestern High School – Kokomo, Indiana
WINNERS:
AP-TIP IN English Teacher of the Year:
Chris Jagadich – AP English Language – Morton High School
AP-TIP IN Math Teacher of the Year:
Marilyn Brunk – AP Computer Science Principles – Griffith High School
AP-TIP IN Science Teacher of the Year:
Mike Dollens – AP Chemistry and AP Physics I – Lebanon High School
AP-TIP IN School of the Year:
Griffith High School
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National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is an innovative non-profit organization created to scale programs proven to positively impact math and science education in the U.S. Launched in March 2007, NMSI was developed in response to the call for action by the National Academies’ 2005 blue ribbon panel report, Rising Above the Gathering Storm. According to the panel of 20 experts, improving American students’ performance in math and science coursework is the most effective way to increase the United States’ global competitiveness. Exxon Mobil Corporation announced its support for the initiative with a commitment of $125 million. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation have also joined as funders. For more information about NMSI, please visit www.nms.org.
College Board’s Advanced Placement Program* enables students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. Thirty-seven courses in 22 subject areas are offered. Based on their performance on rigorous AP exams, sections of which are scored by college faculty and experienced AP teachers, students can earn credit, advanced placement or both for college. More than 3600 colleges and universities around the world recognize AP for credit, placement and/or admissions decisions, including more than 90 percent of four- year colleges and universities in the United States. For more information, please visit www.collegeboard.com.
* AP and Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of College Board. Used with permission.
Program Overview
AP-TIP IN™ is a statewide math-science initiative dedicated to helping Indiana’s students reach new heights in rigorous academic achievement. Begun in 2012, this is a five-year partnership between Advanced Placement – Training and Incentive Program (AP-TIP IN) and the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI). Under conditions of matching over the five years, NMSI has committed $7 million to AP-TIP IN.
NMSI Elements of Success
The NMSI Model, comprised of interrelated elements essential for success, is premised on proven success using a philosophy of inclusiveness and high expectations for each student to successfully prepare for and participate in academically rigorous coursework, i.e., the Advanced Placement (AP) Program
Success is measured by growth of students’ participation in AP courses both in terms of enrollments (Pre-AP and AP) and of Qualifying Scores in eligible MSE courses
The eligible math, science and English (MSE) AP courses include: Calculus (AB, BC), Computer Science A, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics (1 and 2, C: Mechanics), English Language and English Literature.
The components of the NMSI Model that AP-TIP IN is replicating are designed to be inplemented in a coordinated complementary manner.
Described briefly below are these interrelated components.
For Students:
AP Courses in MSE ►Rigorous AP college-level courses in math, science and English.
Open Enrollments: ►A culture of inclusiveness and preparation for more students to enroll in AP classes.
Student Time-on-Task: ►Tutoring, exam prep sessions, and other support made readily available to students.
Exam Fees: ►Supplements to help cover AP exam fees not provided from other sources.
Incentives: ►Students receive $100 per Qualifying Score (3, 4, or 5) on AP exams in eligible MSE courses.
Counseling/Recruiting: ►Supportive information to help in student/family decisions to prepare for and enroll in AP.
For Teachers/Administrators/Schools:
Teacher Training: ►For AP & Pre-AP teachers, 4-day summer institutes & other training during the academic year.
Stipend: ►AP teachers receive a $500 stipend to support additional responsibilities in extra training and teaching AP
Incentives: ►Based on enrollment,AP teachers receive a $500 incentive.
Threshold Bonuses: ►Achieving pre-set targets for Qualifying Scores (by class and by school) triggers bonuses for AP teachers and the designated school administrator.
AP-TIP IN is part of the University of Notre Dame Institute for Educational Initiatives and is affiliated with the National Math and Science Initiative
2016
More than 1,700 Indiana high school students earn "Advanced Placement" successes
Continued high levels of achievement in AP* math, science, and English courses will be saluted; “AP-TIP IN” program grows as Notre Dame supports teachers and students statewide
SOUTH BEND, IN – October 7, 2016 – AP-TIP IN is elated to report continued gains in the fourth year of its program designed to increase the number of high school students earning college credit from their successes in Advanced Placement* math, science, and English courses.
After completing three years in the program, participants demonstrated that the innovative model developed by the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) dramatically increases preparation and performance in the AP math, science, and English (MSE) tests. Students and teachers in the following 21 public high schools continued their successful efforts supporting college- and career-readiness during the 2015-2016 school year:
Arsenal Tech High School
Ben Davis High School
Broad Ripple High School
Clark High School
Crawford County High School
Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet School
Eastern Green High School
Edgewood High School
Gavit High School
Hammond High School
Kokomo High School
Lake Central High School
Lawrence Central High School
Lawrence North High School
Lebanon High School
Morton High School
New Prairie High School
Richmond High School
Westfield High School
Whiteland High School
Whitko High School
More than 1,700 students in these schools achieved a score of 3, 4, or 5 on nearly 2,670 AP MSE tests, thereby becoming eligible for college credit for those college courses. (Many students took more than one AP test.)
In their first year of participating in AP-TIP IN, participating schools’ AP MSE scores increased by an average of 57%! This increase reflects the success of the AP-TIP IN and NMSI model of preparing both students and teachers for mastery of advanced subject matter, and increased access to and enrollment in, designated AP courses.
Minority students at Cohort 2 and 3 schools, particularly African American and Hispanic students, experienced great gains in the number of college-level scores for MSE AP exams as the number of qualifying scores (scores of 3, 4, or 5 that earn college credit) nearly doubled compared to the “baseline” year. Additionally, success on AP math and science exams for African American and Hispanic students increased by anaverage of 154% in the same time frame.
Female students from Cohort 2 and 3 schools made similar gains in math and science qualifying scores with an increase of 152%. Such strides among these key underrepresented groups prove that students, when provided the opportunity and support, can close the achievement gap as they become STEM-literate and geared for college success.
The NMSI model combines training and incentives for students and educators who want to take their high school expectations to the next level. Through the AP-TIP IN program, which is administered for Indiana by the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives, participating public schools cooperate in year-round initiatives. These include extensive training of teachers, additional time-on-task for students through tutoring and exam preparation, and financial incentives for students and teachers when testing yields the qualifying scores.
After four years of implementation, more than 17,000 students at AP-TIP IN schools took over 25,300 AP math, science, and English courses. Increasing enrollments and access to AP math, science, and English courses is a goal of this program; and this practice opens doors to college success among all participants. Of those 12,000 students, over 6,500earned more than 10,000 qualifying scores in AP math, science and English courses. This translates to a savings in college credit for Indiana families of approximately $8,000,000!
AP-TIP IN acknowledges the successes of its teachers and schools by awarding AP-TIP IN Teachers of the Year in the areas of Math, Science and English, and a School of the Year. The finalists for these awards were announced at the AP-TIP IN Fall Conference on Friday, September 23, 2016. The Finalists are:
AP-TIP IN English Teacher of the Year FINALISTS:
Angela Coddington - AP English Language - Lebanon High School
Linus Peck - AP English Literature - Lawrence Central High School
Chrystal Wilkeson - AP English Language & AP English Literature - New Prairie High School
AP-TIP IN Math Teacher of the Year FINALISTS:
Pavel Abramov - AP Statistics - Eastern Greene High School
Timothy Fish - AP Calculus BC - Whiteland High School
Rebecca Hufty - AP Calculus AB and BC - Lawrence North High School
AP-TIP IN Science Teacher of the Year FINALISTS:
Jason Bousman - AP Environmental Science - Westfield High School
Kevin Morse - AP Chemistry - Westfield High School
Dustin Verpooten - AP Biology - Lake Central High School
AP-TIP IN School of the Year FINALISTS:
Edgewood High School
Lake Central High School
Westfield High School
Whitko High School
WINNERS:
AP-TIP IN English Teacher of the Year:
Angela Coddington - AP English Language - Lebanon High School
AP-TIP IN Math Teacher of the Year:
Timothy Fish - AP Calculus BC - Whiteland High School
AP-TIP IN Science Teacher of the Year:
Dustin Verpooten - AP Biology - Lake Central High School
AP-TIP IN School of the Year:
Whitko High School
AP-TIP IN, currently funded as a five-year program, is soliciting funds to assist new schools for future cohorts. Additional information can be found at Notre Dame’s AP-TIP IN website: http://iei.nd.edu/aptipin.
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National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is an innovative non-profit organization created to scale programs proven to positively impact math and science education in the U.S. Launched in March 2007, NMSI was developed in response to the call for action by the National Academies’ 2005 blue ribbon panel report, Rising Above the Gathering Storm. According to the panel of 20 experts, improving American students’ performance in math and science coursework is the most effective way to increase the United States’ global competitiveness. Exxon Mobil Corporation announced its support for the initiative with a commitment of $125 million. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation have also joined as funders. For more information about NMSI, please visit www.nms.org.
College Board’s Advanced Placement Program* enables students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. Thirty-seven courses in 22 subject areas are offered. Based on their performance on rigorous AP exams, sections of which are scored by college faculty and experienced AP teachers, students can earn credit, advanced placement or both for college. More than 3600 colleges and universities around the world recognize AP for credit, placement and/or admissions decisions, including more than 90 percent of four- year colleges and universities in the United States. For more information, please visit www.collegeboard.com.
* AP and Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of College Board. Used with permission.
Program Overview
AP-TIP IN™ is a statewide math-science initiative dedicated to helping Indiana’s students reach new heights in rigorous academic achievement. Begun in 2012, this is a five-year partnership between Advanced Placement – Training and Incentive Program (AP-TIP IN) and the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI). Under conditions of matching over the five years, NMSI has committed $7 million to AP-TIP IN.
NMSI Elements of Success
The NMSI Model, comprised of interrelated elements essential for success, is premised on proven success using a philosophy of inclusiveness and high expectations for each student to successfully prepare for and participate in academically rigorous coursework, i.e., the Advanced Placement (AP) Program
Success is measured by growth of students’ participation in AP courses both in terms of enrollments (Pre-AP and AP) and of Qualifying Scores in eligible MSE courses
The eligible math, science and English (MSE) AP courses include: Calculus (AB, BC), Computer Science A, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics (1 and 2, C: Mechanics), English Language and English Literature.
The components of the NMSI Model that AP-TIP IN is replicating are designed to be inplemented in a coordinated complementary manner.
Described briefly below are these interrelated components.
For Students:
AP Courses in MSE ►Rigorous AP college-level courses in math, science and English.
Open Enrollments: ►A culture of inclusiveness and preparation for more students to enroll in AP classes.
Student Time-on-Task: ►Tutoring, exam prep sessions, and other support made readily available to students.
Exam Fees: ►Supplements to help cover AP exam fees not provided from other sources.
Incentives: ►Students receive $100 per Qualifying Score (3, 4, or 5) on AP exams in eligible MSE courses.
Counseling/Recruiting: ►Supportive information to help in student/family decisions to prepare for and enroll in AP.
AP-TIP IN is part of the University of Notre Dame Institute for Educational Initiatives and is affiliated with the National Math and Science Initiative
For Teachers/Administrators/Schools:
Teacher Training: ►For AP & Pre-AP teachers, 4-day summer institutes & other training during the academic year.
Stipend: ►AP teachers receive a $500 stipend to support additional responsibilities in extra training and teaching AP
Incentives: ►Based on enrollment, AP teachers receive a $500 incentive.
Threshold Bonuses: ►Achieving pre-set targets for Qualifying Scores (by class and by school) triggers bonuses for AP teachers and the designated school administrator.
2015
The AP-TIP IN program report on its third year of building STEM-related college- and career-readiness
Success stories for high school students, educators, and schools:
The information relevant to the overall 2014-2015 results for the Indiana schools participating in AP-TIP IN, were announced on October 6, 2015, at Kokomo High School. Reporters interested in the results for particular schools in their audience area are invited to email Program Director, Karen Morris at .
View the archived AP-TIP IN Press Conference announcing the awards and successes, thanks to Kokomo High School's FastPlaySports Network.
Building Years in 2015/2016 -- School Successes, New Grants
Indiana Economic Digeston October 22 by Elkhart Truth's Michelle Sokol: AP test gains and schools' plans to extend the program internally.
This video looks back at the students, educators, and schools who gathered in autumn 2014 to celebrate their College Board Advanced Placement (R) success:
