K-12 Teacher Training
Training for K-12 Teachers
Advanced Placement® Summer Institute
The AP® Summer Institute (APSI) offers subject-specific professional development opportunities for teachers. APSI provides teachers with the support and training needed to teach AP® courses and to utilize Pre-AP® teaching strategies. Teachers from around the world come together at these institutes to exchange ideas and information about AP® courses and exams.
The AP® Summer Institute at The University of Texas at El Paso is administered by Professional and Public Programs and endorsed by the Southwestern Region of the College Board®.
Two intense weeks of training are offered during the summer and are led by experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated College Board-endorsed consultants. Teachers are trained to master the latest learning strategies and trends to help promote the necessary skill sets for their students to be competitive and excel academically.
For scholarship information, please visit https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/professional-learning/workshops-summer-institutes/summer-institute-scholarship.
Teacher Professional Development
UTEP has online self-paced certificate courses that enhance your resume and fit your busy schedule. When registering, you can pick your own start date and even finish the course at your own pace.
Course topics include:
- 120-Hour TEFL Certification
- 220-Hour Advanced TEFL Certification
- Child Development Associate Training
- Child Development Associate Training Renewal
- Teacher’s Aide With ParaPro Prep
To register, please call (915) 747-5142 or click on the link below for more information.
Our 6-week courses are just as great, and there are over 70 topics to choose from, including
- Solving Classroom Discipline Problems
- Empowering Students With Disabilities
- Integrating Technology in the Classroom
- Reading Strategies
To register, please call (915) 747-5142 or click on the link below for more information.
Have more questions? Contact Socorro Herrera, Program Manager at sherrera1@utep.edu or 915-747-5106.
