About AP Access for ALL

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Preparing Tennessee Students for College by:

Offering Free Online AP Courses, Training In-House AP Teachers, and Supporting AP Classrooms Across the State

In April 2021, the Tennessee Department of Education launched the AP Access for ALL program (APAA), announcing that Niswonger Foundation was selected to develop and support the program alongside the Tennessee Department of Education. This program was created to eliminate financial barriers and support student enrollment in AP coursework not currently offered at their home high school.

AP Access for ALL (APAA) and Niswonger Online are programs of the Niswonger Foundation, built around the shared belief that where a student lives should not limit the courses or opportunities available to them.

Both programs give students access to a wide variety of high-quality online courses, helping to ensure more students can find opportunities that fit their interests, goals, and plans after high school. APAA currently offers 22 free online AP courses to Tennessee public school students.

APAA Vision Statement

All students have meaningful opportunities to engage in Advanced Placement (AP) coursework that challenges, prepares, and empowers them to reach their highest aspirations.

APAA Mission Statement

Expand access to Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities and provide the guidance, support, and resources students need to thrive in rigorous academic experiences. APAA is the "next best option" when traditional AP courses are not available.

About Niswonger Foundation

The Niswonger Foundation was established in 2001 to make a positive and sustainable difference in education in Northeast Tennessee. With the philosophy of “Learn-Earn-Return”™, the goal of bringing rigorous, relevant, and cost-effective programs to public education became a mission. Fundamental to the success of the Niswonger Foundation has been a clear focus on removing constraints to educational innovation and problem solving, thus allowing local school systems to better provide for student needs. By building school programs that are research-based and sustainable, the Niswonger Foundation has become a recognized voice for educational reform in the State of Tennessee, while nurturing the next generation of leaders.

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About Niswonger Online

Niswonger Online has been serving students in Tennessee since January of 2011. This online supplemental program is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality online education to students across Tennessee. We strive to create a flexible and supportive learning environment that empowers students to achieve academic success, pursue their personal interests, gain digital literacy skills, and prepare for their future careers. In addition to overseeing the AP Access for ALL Program and 22 online AP courses, Niswonger Online also offers over 40 General Education courses, including World Languages, CTE Pathways, varying electives.

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Niswonger Online is a College Board approved online AP course provider and an NCAA approved online supplemental program.

About AP Access for ALL

About AP Access for ALL