Advanced Placement Summer Institute On Campus Session

On Campus Session, July 20 - 23, 2026

The Saint Joseph’s College AP Summer Institute is designed for new and experienced Advanced Placement teachers to enhance their practice of teaching AP courses. Our Institute is instructed by College Board certified AP consultants. We are excited to invite Advanced Placement educators to our learning community.

Classes are available for CEUs or 3 Graduate Credits.

Classes will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, July 20, 2026, through Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Attendees enjoy an invigorating week of learning, connecting and relaxing at our beautiful lakeside campus in Southern Maine. Mark your calendar now and plan to attend an exciting AP Institute at Saint Joseph’s College!

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Saint Joseph's is close to the ocean. Don't forget to checkout Portland Headlight.
Enjoy Sebago Lake
students on the dock during the summer

Courses

These 4 days will be an intense dive into the AP Biology curriculum so at the end new teachers can plan a sequence to teaching using good vetted resources, the importance of lab and math to support the content and how to use AP Central to access the plethora of resources to direct good teaching and learning. Experienced teachers will gain knowledge on how to analyze their current course design, analyze the strengths and weakness to incorporate new ideas, resources, lab experiences and exam “reading” to improve their pedagogy and pacing.
During this AP Chemistry APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year that will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
During this AP French Language and Culture APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year that will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
During this AP Government and Politics – U.S. APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year that will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
During this AP Psychology APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year that will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
During this AP Spanish Language and Culture APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year that will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
During this AP U.S. History APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year that will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.

This workshop is designed for teachers new (or fairly new) to teaching AP Environmental Science (APES).  This multidisciplinary course incorporates elements from chemistry, ecology, physics, and geology.  Therefore, this course will incorporate many different methods of conveying disparate content to your students while also focusing on how to support classroom learning through appropriate laboratories and field investigations. These diverse field investigations will stress experimental design and scientific principles through first-hand studies of and visits to local ecosystems, forested regions, agricultural settings, cemeteries, and pertinent technological facilities.  Furthermore, participants will delve deeply into both the College Board’s APES Course and Exam Description and AP Classroom as well as other sources of good ideas and material on the internet. 

During this English Language and Composition APSI, we will begin with an overview of the AP English Language and Composition course and the skills that its exam is designed to assess.  Recognizing that students come to the course from a variety of backgrounds, and teachers from a variety of placements, exam discussion is always conducted as secondary to the primary goals of improving student writing, reading, and critical thinking, especially as these relate to rhetoric. To that end, we will explore strategies and lessons proven to teach effectively the three main skills required for success in the course: rhetorical analysis, argument, and research (synthesis). Every effort will be made to tailor the week to participants’ needs and questions and to encourage discussion of best practices. One of the best resources will be your fellow participants.  You will receive several model reading and writing exercises and assessments. We will conduct simulated readings, according to the analytic rubric, of recent Free-Response exam questions.  Participants will work both collaboratively and individually to create and/or enhance lessons that meet the needs of their specific student populations. Additionally, course-specific activities will be shared, produced, and created.

Costs

/ Tuition and Fees for each session

Registration opens in January 2026 through the registration deadline of July 3rd, 2026
 $1075

/ 3 Graduate Credit and fees for each session

Registration opens in January 2026 through the registration deadline of July 3rd, 2026
$1,517

/ Housing

Cost for a single room with AC: $825  Please see our Housing section below for additional options.

 

FAQ

You can expect to learn, have fun, and relax while you are here. Our past participants have complimented our attention to detail, the food, the location, and the activities available throughout the week.

Saint Joseph’s campus sits on the shore of Sebago Lake, Maine’s second-largest lake and a four-season recreational area. It is just 20 miles northwest of coastal Portland, the state’s largest city. The college is an hour north of Portsmouth, NH, and two hours from Boston, MA.

These workshops are offered to high school teachers who either currently teach or are preparing to teach advanced placement courses at their schools. Instructors of these workshops are experienced in their fields and, in many cases, award winning faculty. Their knowledge of the subject material allows them to tailor their courses to the experience level and specific needs of individual participants.

Saint Joseph’s College is located on 474 acres overlooking Sebago Lake, one of Maine’s most beautiful locations.

The campus itself is easily navigated on foot: scenic paths connect campus buildings, and a brisk five-minute walk will take you anywhere you need to be. A hilly descent to our own private sandy beach opens onto a panoramic view of the lake with the White Mountains as a backdrop on the horizon. On campus, such social activities as a nightly Bistro with a cash bar in the Student Lounge in the Alfond Center, will be offered. A real Down East “Lobstah Bake,” complete with steamed clams, corn-on-the-cob and strawberry shortcake, takes place Wednesday evening and is included in the tuition fee.

Evening bus excursions to Portland and Freeport (home of LL Bean) may be offered if there is sufficient interest.

The Alfond Recreation Center offers a wide variety of sport and exercise options: indoor track, Nautilus weight machines, free weights, cardiovascular machines, swimming pool, and basketball courts. The center also houses lounges and public areas suitable for studying and socializing. The college has a small beach on Sebago Lake and walking trails. So, prepare to enjoy the Maine summer during the Advanced Placement Summer Institute.

On-campus housing is provided in our student residence halls. Rooms are single occupancy, in either an air conditioned five-bedroom suite with semi-private baths or a non-airconditioned traditional modern hall with one large, single-sex, shared bathroom per floor. The rooms are basic and include single beds, desks, bureaus, wardrobes, and overhead lighting. A wireless high speed Internet connection is available. The college provides one set of linens (towels, washcloths, sheets & pillowcase). You may want to pack extra towels, a small desk lamp and other amenities. The housing fee includes breakfast and dinner each day at our cafeteria. A non-participating adult/child may share your room for an additional fee. He or she is responsible for his or her own meals, which can be purchased at the cafeteria.

Off-campus accommodations near Saint Joseph’s are limited, due to its location in the heart of one of Maine’s most enjoyable recreation areas at the height of the busy summer season. If you prefer to stay on your own, early planning is essential, and the following resources may be helpful:

• Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce: www.sebagolakeschamber.com

• Chamber of Commerce of Greater Portland: www.portlandregion.com

• Maine Office of Tourism: www.visitmaine.com

• Maine Resource Guide: www.maineguide.com

Participants living off campus must provide their own transportation to and from the college and make their own reservations. Those choosing to live off campus are also responsible for arranging their own breakfast and dinner each day or may purchase meals at our cafeteria.

Yes, activities are included in your registration fee.

The two closest airports to our campus are the Portland International Jetport (PWM) which is a 35-minute drive to campus, and the Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) which is about 2-hour drive from campus.

There are two Bus station in Portland, ME: Concord Coach Lines and Greyhound Bus Lines.

Taxis and Uber transportation are available to campus from local airports and bus stations.

We do our best to accommodate all our guests and their dietary needs. We will do our best to provide vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian options for our guests. Please be sure to note your dietary needs when you register.

Yes! We know many schools can’t issue POs until after July 1st. This is not a problem. Please register NOW, though, so we can save you a spot in the workshop. Should you decide not to attend, however, we will bill your school for a deposit fee of $100.

We ask that you cancel your registration by July 3rd. Any cancellations after July 3rd are nonrefundable.

We will send you a confirmation email once you have completed your registration and payment information. Once the workshop has been confirmed (Late June – Early July) you will receive another email with additional details. If you have not heard from us, please feel free to email us at apsi@sjcme.edu.

Once we have at least 6 participants in the workshop we will confirm the workshop session to run. Sometimes a workshop session will not reach 6 participants quickly, and we keep the registration open longer. We do have to cancel workshop sessions occasionally.

Please check our workshop description. If you have more specific questions, you can email apsi@sjcme.edu and we will forward your questions to the instructor.

Purchase Orders may be emailed to APSI@sjcme.edu

Purchase Orders and checks may be sent to Saint Joseph’s College APSI, 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish, ME 04084

A link will be provided via email if you are paying by Credit card and electronic check.

We will accept registrations up until 2 weeks before the session start date.

  • July 20th-July 23rd in-person session- register by July 3rd

Registration and Payment

Methods of payments:

  • Purchase orders may be emailed to APSI@sjcme.edu.
  • Purchase orders and checks may be sent to:
    Saint Joseph’s College APSI
    ATT: Nicky Bassett
    278 Whites Bridge Road
    Standish, ME 04084-5263
  • Credit Card or Electronic Check
    Please contact our Student Accounts office: studentaccounts@sjcme.edu or 207-893-7732
Register for the On Campus Session

Housing

On-campus housing is provided in our student residence halls.

  • Rooms are single occupancy, in either an air conditioned five-bedroom suite with semi-private baths or a non-air conditioned traditional modern hall with one large, single-sex, shared bathroom per floor.
  • Rooms are basic and include single beds, desks, bureaus, wardrobes and overhead lighting. A wireless high speed Internet connection is available.
  • The college provides one set of linens (towels, washcloths, sheets & pillowcase).
  • You may want to pack extra towels, a small desk lamp and other amenities.
  • The housing fee includes breakfast and dinner each day at our cafeteria.
  • A non-participating adult/child may share your room for an additional fee. He or she is responsible for his or her own meals, which can be purchased at the cafeteria.

Cost for a single room: $825
Cost for family room: $1050
Meal plan for family member or commuter: $300

Directions

Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine.

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About Saint Joseph's Campus

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is where community grows – on campus, online, and around the world. Since its founding in 1912 by the Sisters of Mercy, the College has transformed learners into leaders who sustain their communities. Our mix of classroom, experiential, and professional learning offers immersive career readiness on a liberal arts foundation.

The College is located on 474 idyllic acres overlooking Sebago Lake, one of Maine’s most beautiful spots and a popular four-season recreation area. A critical community resource for the Lakes Region of Maine, our campus is easily navigated on foot. Scenic paths connect campus buildings to a forest trail system and our own private sandy beach. Come for a walk, and stay for the panoramic view of the lake with the White Mountains as a backdrop on the horizon.

In the other direction, coastal Portland is only  20 miles to the southeast of Saint Joe’s. Just one hour north of Portsmouth and two hours from Boston, Portland is a foodie haven known for incorporating the best of Maine’s farms and waters. It was recently named the #1 Ranked Food City in America.