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"The Reading is truly a unique experience. I get to spend seven days with people who care just as much about student learning as I do. It really doesn't matter at what level you teach, high school or college. We share favorite ideas for demonstrations and lab experiments. The exchanges that take place over snacks, meals, and evenings are useful and also build friendships that last throughout the year. The focus on grading the exams pulls us together with a common sense of purpose that is never achieved at a professional society meeting."

Gay Stewart, Former Chair, AP Physics Development Committee
Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Physics
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

AP Exam Readers
In June, AP teachers and college faculty members from around the world gather in the United States for the annual AP Reading. There they evaluate and score the free-response sections of the AP Exams. AP Exam Readers are led by a Chief Reader, a college professor who has the responsibility of ensuring that students receive grades that accurately reflect college-level achievement. Readers describe the experience as an intensive collegial exchange, in which they can receive professional support and training.  More than 10,000 teachers and college faculty participated in the 2007 Reading. Secondary school Readers can receive certificates rewarding professional development hours and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for their participation in the AP Reading. In addition, Readers are provided an honorarium of $1,555 and their travel expenses, lodging, and meals are reimbursed.

Readers are particularly needed for the following AP courses: 
Chinese Language and Culture
Japanese Language and Culture
World History

As well as:
Environmental Science
European History
Comparative Government and Politics
U.S. Government and Politics
Human Geography
Music Theory
Spanish

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  ETS: Online AP Reader Application

Women and educators from ethnic minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Please note that the Chief Readers who review the applications will need your CV or resumé and course syllabus. If you have any questions about the application process or about any other aspect of the AP Reading, please email apreader@ets.org or call  609 406-5384, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET).


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