AdvanceKentucky

Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC) is pleased to partner with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) to create a new enterprise for expanding Advanced Placement (AP) courses* in Kentucky and the number of Kentucky students taking and excelling in the various math, science and English AP exams.

The Advanced Placement coursework targeted by NMSI includes Math exams in Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science A, Computer Science AB, and Statistics; and Science exams in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics B, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism and Physics C: Mechanics. English exams include English Language and English Literature.

AdvanceKentucky

• Current New
  Registration is now open for Kentucky's Laying the Foundation Training.
• About Us
  NMSI Elements of Success on which AdvanceKentucky is based
  AdvanceKentucky Profile
  AdvanceKentucky Content Directors
  Contact Us
  AdvanceKentucky Partnerships
  Announcement of AdvanceKentucky's NMSI Award
  Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation
• Cohort 1 Schools
  Cohort 1 Schools Information
  Press Release - April 2, 2008
• Why Take AP?
  Why Take AP?
  Why Take AP Data Sources
  New AP Bonus to KEES Awards for Students Eligible for Free and Reduced-Lunch
• AdvanceKentucky Implementation Information
  Important Dates for 2009
  Sample AP Equipment and Supplies
  NMSI Textbook Suggestions
  Course Sequence Discussion Guide from NMSI
  Implementation Forms
      School Matching Report Form
      School Matching Report Example
      KSTC Expense Report Form 
      Student Sign In Sheet for Prep Sessions
      Teacher Sign In Sheet for Vertical Team Meetings and Prep Sessions
• AdvanceKentucky School Growth Data
  Cohort 1

Laying the Foundation

• LTF Training in Kentucky
• Information for Attendees to KY's LTF Training
• LTF Year One Training Description
• Laying the Foundation Website http://www.layingthefoundation.org
• Math: KY Crosswalk of LTF MASTER Skill Progression Chart
• Science: KY Crosswalk of LTF MASTER Skill Progression Chart
• English: KY Crosswalk of LTF MASTER Skill Progression Chart

National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI)

• NMSI Multiplying Success Brochure
• NMSI Website http://www.nationalmathandscience.org 
• NMSI Blog http://www.nationalmathandscience.org/index.php/blog/
• AP Strategies Website http://www.apstrategies.org 
• Data Overview of Texas Results
• NMSI Press Release and Supporting Materials
• Rising Above the Gathering Storm (free PDF download from National Academies Press)

College Board

• College Board Website http://www.collegeboard.com