AP Chemistry Teacher Training Site

Instructor: Mark Langella is currently an AP Chemistry instructor at Mahopac High School in New York. He received a BA in Chemistry from Manhattan College, and a MA in Science Education from Lehman College. He is also a NYS certified chemistry and chemical technology instructor. Mark Langella has 21 years experience teaching AP Chemistry and is a College Board AP Chemistry consultant, as well as, a College Board workshop coordinator.
Mark Langella has 16 years experience mentoring new AP Chemistry instructors and has worked for CIBA as a consultant for educational programs since 1990. He is also the founder and director of the Putnam/Westchester Industry and Teacher Alliance and has been a coordinating board member of both the SUNY Purchase Alliance of Chemistry Educators (1990-2000), as well as, the Teaching Center at SUNY Purchase (1999-2002). He is also the author of published experimental kits and AP chemistry labs for FLINN Scientific.

This online course and website is provided for AP Chemistry teachers who have completed a certified College Board AP training program and need additional support to increase mastery.

Access to the site will provide the following items all on one site:

	Sequential Course Curriculum
	Links to numerous Sequenced Online Applets
	Lab Activities and Class Demonstrations Sequenced by Topic
	Links to numerous sequenced curriculum video clips
	Class Notes and HW Samples
	Various PowerPoint's, Overhead Notes, Handouts Organized by Topic
	Student Study Guidelines
	Content Support Throughout the School Year
	Over 20 Years of collected Teacher Support Materials saved as pdf, word and htm format.
	Monthly Teacher Advisor Meetings via Coursesites.com live. The meetings take place every second Tuesday of every month during the school year. The meetings are mandatory and completely online. Additional information will be emailed upon completion of registration.

The institute will provide information and materials to participating teachers that will:

	enhance your classroom presentations in many areas of the AP Chemistry program.
	encourage teachers to use methods in their classrooms that involve new demonstration ideas
	expand the scope of your laboratory activities using computer interfaced equipment.
	provide a forum for discussion and sharing of their materials and ideas.
	refine your skills in examination preparation

Date: September 5^th 2011 to May 15 ^th, 2012

Cost: $695.00

The course is conducted completely online.

Sponsored by: PWISTA

Credit : A 30-hour certificate toward in-service credit will be issued for use according to your school district’s policy.

To purchase a yearly user name and password to use the site in your classroom and register for the course please fill out the registration form below.

Advanced Placement Chemistry Teacher Mentoring Program