Does the AP Course Audit require teachers to participate in professional development?
No, the AP Course Audit does not mandate a type or amount of teacher professional development. However, the College Board encourages schools to provide funding opportunities for their AP teacher(s) to attend workshops, Summer Institutes, or other professional development activities. The College Board strongly recommends that AP teachers attend a professional development experience in their subject area before teaching the AP course for the first time, and on a periodic basis thereafter. Examples of College Board workshops and independent Summer Institutes endorsed by the College Board are listed on the AP Central events page.
