AP+Vertical+Team+Duties,+Guidelines

AP Vertical Team Duties, Guidelines Using //The AP Vertical Teams Guide for English//, pages 1 – 11 Notes created at 11-7-11 AP Vertical Team meeting/training

__Section A,__ pg. 1: (1) Vertical alignment of concepts (2) Establish continuum of skill building from one grade level to the next (3) Reduces repetition and allows teachers to encourage students to apply past instruction to new and more challenging material __Section B__, pg3: To increase the quality of instruction at all grade levels by improving communication among teachers __Section C,__ pg 6: (1) Establish a common vision; (2) Set standards and expectations, (3) To identify and establish skills and concepts students need for success in English AP courses __Section D,__ pg 9-10: To choose topics for discussion for the school’s instructional needs, i.e. literary terms
 * PURPOSE**

__Section A:__ (1) Sending to a comprehensive, coordinated English program that is planned and implemented by the teachers themselves (2) Not an isolated course Encourages individual teaching styles and choices Belief that all students can benefit from the skills taught in the program. The student develops these skills over the entirety of their formal education __Section B:__ Skills taught in the AP program are important to all students in all English classes at all grade levels. To increase the quality of instruction Emphasis should be on developing critical thinking skills including analyzing and problem solving in order to meet the needs of all students. __Section C:__ __Section D:__
 * PRINCIPLE**

__Section A:__ __Section B:__ __Section C:__ (1) Adopt a timeline for implementation of needed curricular changes ; (2) Establish procedures for feedback on changes; __Section D:__ (1) Develop shared terminology; (2) Identify areas of frustration for teachers and students, and design a shared solution; (3) Modify AP tasks; (4) Publish clear expectations, i.e. contract, standards; (5) Seek feedback and changes.
 * PRACTICES**