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Institute Information
The 2008 Pre-Advanced Placement Teacher’s Summer Institute on the Island is a four and
a half day intensive continuing education institute providing high school teachers with professional
development and strategies to enhance classroom performance and engage students of Pre-Advanced Placement
courses. The consultants selected to lead the individual course sessions are experienced,
enthusiastic Pre-Advanced Placement teachers who meet the College Board standards for approved consultants.
The 2008 Pre-AP* Summer Institute will be held on Monday, July 21 through Thursday, July 24, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, July 25, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location:
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5854
Tuition - Pre-AP* Summer Institute
Early Registration (before June 30, 2008):
Institute only $400.00
Institute with campus lodging $675.00
Regular Registration (July 1 - July11):
Institute only $500.00
Institute with on-campus lodging $775.00
Last day to register: July 10, 2008
Tuition includes:
- All College Board course materials
- College Board required fees
- Course binder
- Foodservice: morning beverage service, morning snack service, hot lunch buffet, and afternoon snack service, Monday through Thursday; and a light breakfast and morning snack service on Friday.
Tuitions includes all College Board course materials and the payment of College Board required fees, Vertical Teams Guide, course binder and foodservice. Foodservice includes morning beverage service, morning snack service, lunch buffet, and afternoon snack service, Monday through Thursday, and a light breakfast and morning snack service on Friday.
Unregistered visitors and family members will not be provided meals/snacks, however, the University Center food court offers a wide variety of dinning choices.
A registration is NOT considered complete until payment and completed registration forms have been received and processed. We are unable to "hold" seats with purchase orders or incomplete registration forms.
Methods of Payment
A check, money order or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) must accompany registration.
Checks and money orders are to be made payable to: Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi.
Important Note: Due to poor facimile resolution quality and potentional for errors or missing registration, we are unable to accept faxed registrations. Niether purchase orders or faxed registrations will be accepted forms of payment for Pre-AP Summer Institutes. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Confirmations
It is essential that participants legibly complete all of the summer address and school address information
requested on the registration form. Failure to do so could result in returned mailed
confirmations, the inability to communicate with a participant to share important information or
instructions, or other issues that could negatively affect the participant’s experience at the
2008 Pre-APTSI. Information provided on the registration form is not shared with other
parties and is used exclusively by the Office of Community Outreach at Texas A&M University - Corpus
Christi to notify participants of information regarding the 2008 Pre-APTSI or future
Pre-APTSI’s on the Island.
A registration confirmation packet will be sent to the home address of the participant upon receipt of payment from the participant and/or school district.
Transfers (Substitutions) and Cancellations
Cancellations for the must be postmarked and/or received in writing by close of business on the dates listed below in order to receive a refund less a 20% cancellation fee. There will be no refunds after the dates listed below. Transfers for registrants can be made and $25.00 processing fee will be assessed for each transfer made after the transfer deadline.
Last day for cancellations/transfers for the 2008 Pre-APTSI is July 10, 2008.
Course Cancellations
Every effort is made to maintain course offerings for the 2008 Pre-APTSI conferences
on the Island. However, forces beyond our or the consultant’s control such as
inclement weather, illness, or a family emergency may require a schedule adjustment and/or
cancellation. We will notify participants promptly of any changes by mail, e-mail, or
the 2008 Pre-APTSI website. To better inform participants of such changes it is important that
the registration form is legibly completed with all contact information for participant’s school
district as well as the participant’s permanent home contact information.
Attendance Requirement
Participants are required to attend the entire 2008 Pre-APTSI in order to receive certification
of attendance to teach Pre-AP classes and/or receive reimbursement from the Texas Education Association.
Unregistered visitors will not be allowed to attend sessions.
On-Campus Lodging
On-campus lodging is managed by Camden/Miramar, located on the Texas A&M University -
Corpus Christi campus. Nestled on Ward Island on the shores of Oso Bay, Miramar residence halls
offer so much more than campus dormitories and is a short walking distance from the main campus.
Each suite is designed with a private sleeping area that includes a twin bed, nightstand, and built
in desk and chair. Each set of suites shares a bathroom while offering a private vanity for each guest.
Additional amenities include a compact microwave/refrigerator and private temperature control. Full
kitchen, laundry and study areas are available.
Participants are responsible for supplying sheets, pillows, blankets, towels, and toiletries. Media equipment such as laptop computers, mini-DVD players or TVs, and telephones are welcome, but are the sole responsibility of the participant. Participants are responsible for maintaing the cleanliness of their rooms and disposal of personal trash. Participants are also required to return their room key by Friday afternoon.
On-campus dormitory/student lodging will be available for the 2008 Pre-APTSI; for your convenience we have bundled the cost. Please make sure to indicate lodging preference on your registration form. Due to our limited availability, on-campus lodging will be assigned in the order of received completed registrations.
About Corpus Christi…
Sunny Corpus Christi is located on the Texas Gulf Coast, on the Corpus Christi Bay, surrounded by
North Padre Island. With miles of public beaches including the longest stretch of undeveloped
beaches in the world along with a host of activities for land-lovers, Corpus Christi is a popular
destination for couple get-a-ways and family vacations. For more about Corpus Christi visit
corpuschristicvb.com.
Climate/Clothing
Summer days on the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi campus are often hot and humid with a
light afternoon breeze. Participants are encouraged to wear, light, comfortable, casual
clothing. Campus classroom facilities are air-conditioned, but due to the diversity of
classroom participants comfort levels, we ask that you include a light jacket or sweater.
Air-Travel
Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements. The distance from the airport
to the university is approximately 15.2 miles. Travel time from Texas A&M University - Corpus
Christi to the Corpus Christi International Airport can take 30 minutes or more depending on
traffic.
Transportation
Participants are responsible for transportation to and from the airport and the institute.
Parking
Parking permits are required to park on the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi campus.
Parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. Participants are encouraged
to arrive early. A permit and campus map will be enclosed in your confirmation packet. There
are no parking fees to park on the campus, however, tickets are issued to vehicles that do
not display a permit, park illegally, or do not obey posted speed limits and other
violations.
Texas Education Agency Reimbursement
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) helps fund the attendance of public school AP and Pre-AP
teachers (6th - 12th grades) at AP Summer Institutes endorsed by the
College Board. This funding is provided through reimbursements to school districts of
up to $450 per teacher towards the tuition.
Important note: TEA will not make reimbursements payable to individuals or to schools. TEA reimburses school districts only. Teachers must file for reimbursement through an online application and submit a copy of the certificate they receive upon completion of the training. For more information about reimbursement visit www.tea@state.tx.us.