Teachers Are Our Greatest Asset
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APAA Teachers Needed
Computer Science Teachers
If you are AP certified in Computer Science Principles, and are licensed in TN, we would love to hear from you!

Psychology Teachers
If you appreciate examining the concepts from psychological research study, and are AP certified and licensed to teach in TN, we are in need of AP Psychology teachers.

Art Teachers
If you have an affinity for working with art students online, we are in need of AP certified teachers for Art History and Art & Design.

Current APAA Course Offerings
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REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:
- Biology 1
- Chemistry 1
RECOMMENDED:
- Algebra 1
REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:
- Algebra 1
- Algebra 2
- Geometry
- Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry
REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:
- Algebra 1
- Algebra 2
- Geometry
- Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry
*NOTE: Because of the overlap between the AB and BC courses, students are only permitted to test in one of the courses in a given year.
College Board Couse Information
REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:
- Algebra 1
RECOMMENDED:
- Two years of high school science with labs
REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:
- English 1
- English 2
- English 3 or AP Language & Composition
REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:
- Geometry
- Algebra 1 and 2 or be concurrently enrolled in Algebra 2 or an equivalent course.
REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:
none
Typical students are in their fourth year of study. Native speakers may be an exception.
*Great introductory course.
^ Year-long schedule only.
Cordova High School
“We love our painting easels and use them often! They allow students to pain while standing and transport our painting outdoors. We can also use them for art exhibits to display works.”
~ Melanie Spillman
Cordova High, Memphis/Shelby County
Bearden High School
“Having a greenscreen and being able to capture images and then manipulate them is very helpful in creativity and giving them a sense of how Computer Science can be used in “non-nerd” ways!”
~ Tim Cathcart
Bearden High, Knox County
Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts
“My students created EcoColumns, which they used to observe ecosystem interactions, nutrient cycling, and eutrophication. This helps them make connections between the content of the course and real life.”
~ Jessica Murphy
Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts, Hamilton County
Coffee County Central High School
“The Van de Graff generator purchased with the Mini Grant has helped my students get hands on experience with electrostatics.”
~ Dana Newton
Coffee County Central High, Coffee County
Mini Grants in Action
Teachers from across TN received funding to support their AP classrooms.
In the last 2 years, 219 grants have been approved and over $97,000 awarded!
Join our Mailing List to be the first to know when 2023-2024 APAA Mini Grant Applications Open!!
AP Summer Institute
In the first two years, APAA has sent over 800 TN teachers!
Teachers are the greatest asset in preparing students for college and career. AP Access for ALL provides scholarships for Tennessee teachers to attend virtual AP Summer Institutes.
Qualifying teachers teach at a partnering school system and hold a TN Teaching license with the appropriate endorsements.
The application period for APSI Scholarships has ended but will open again in the fall. Be the first to know by clicking below and joining our mailing list.

Parker Ashford
"I'm grateful to the Niswonger Foundation for providing the means to attend the APSI training. I gleaned valuable information that will allow me to help students excel throughout their AP course work."
Morristown East High School

Hilary Norrid
"I learned so much from this training, and am looking forward to starting the new school year equipped with so much invaluable information."
Dyer County High School