Registration is now open for the 2024-25 Applied Practice Teacher Talk Series where leading educational consultants from around the country will share ideas for meaningful classroom instruction and will facilitate focused discussion among participants in an online space.
Registration is FREE and OPEN to all teachers!
Upcoming Teacher Talks
"Mastering the DBQ: Guide Your Students to Success on the AP® World History Exam" with Mike Fotenopulos
Date: October 17, 2024 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"Cultivating Sophistication: Strategies for Enhancing Synthesis Responses through Broader Contexts"
with Kathleen Koljian
Date: December 10, 2024 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
Past Teacher Talks
"The Nuts and Bolts of Teaching the College Personal Statement" with Kristian Kuhn
Date: October 15, 2024 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"AP® English Literature CED Deep Dive" with Dr. Brandon Abdon
Original Date: August 15, 2024 ǀ 7:00 PM Central Time
New Date: October 2, 2024 ǀ 7:00 PM Central Time
"AP® English Language CED Deep Dive" with Dr. Brandon Abdon
Original Date: August 15, 2024 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
New Date: October 2, 2024 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"From Page to Practice: ELA Summer Book Club" with Dr. Brandon Abdon and Special Guests
First Sessions
Language: June 11, 2024 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
Literature: June 11, 2024 ǀ 6:30 PM Central Time
*If you missed Session 1, but are interested in joining Sessions 2 and 3, email info@appliedpractice.com.
"Earning the Elusive Sophistication Point" with Kristian Kuhn and Dr. Brandon Abdon
March 5, 2024 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"Unpacking the Power of Short Stories in AP® Literature" with Clair Antoon-Newton
February 21, 2024 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
**RESCHEDULED FROM OCTOBER 17**
"Let's Settle the Score! Demystifying the Scoring Process for Rhetorical Analysis" with Timm Freitas and Beth Hall
November 15, 2023 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
This Teacher Talk is proudly offered in partnership with Mass Insight Education & Research (Mi).
"Embracing AI in the Classroom" with Dr. Brandon Abdon, Dr. Carl Whithaus, and Matt Cone
October 26, 2023 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"Chunking RA - Managing the Rhetorical Analysis Task" with Chancy Smith
September 21, 2023 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"Flash Fiction: AP® Literature in Small Bites" with
Dr. Brandon Abdon, Jerry Brown, and Clair Antoon-Newton
August 30, 2023 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"No Trick Questions, No 'Gotcha' Answers"
with Dr. Brandon Abdon
July 24, 2022 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"Instill the Skills - Engaging Strategies for the AP® World History Classroom"
with Kimberly Press
August 30, 2022 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"Writing for AP® Success in English Language and U.S. History"
with Kacie Smith and Emily Griffin
September 20, 2022 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"Exploring the new AP® English Language Multiple Choice Exam"
with Lauren Peterson and Dr. Brandon Abdon
September 25, 2022 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"Real, Relevant, and Relatable Anchor Texts"
with Kacie Smith
September 27, 2022 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"Let's Settle the Score! Demystifying the Scoring Process for Rhetorical Analysis"
with Timm Freitas
October 9, 2022 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
POET SPOTLIGHT: "Imbuing Engagement: Analyzing the Traumatic Jubilee of Jericho Brown’s Poetry"
with Justin Overacker
November 15, 2022 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"Organizing and Writing a Successful AP® Literature FRQ 3"
with Celine Gomez
January 31, 2023 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"Ethnic Identity in Times of Protest: Passages for Discussion"
with Ruben Rodriguez
February 28, 2023 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"AP® Equity Building Tools" with Mass Insight Education & Research (Mi)
March 7, 2023 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"Common-Sense Ways to Fearlessly Read Poetry"
with Dr. Brandon Abdon and Rebecca McFarland
March 28, 2023 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
“’What to do, what to do? When the ‘Show Off’ Question becomes the ‘Oh, no!’ Question: Skills and Strategies to Effectively Address Question 3 on the AP Language and Composition Exam”
with Ruben Rodriguez
April 4, 2023 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time
"Let's Talk Last Minute AP® Language Exam Prep Ideas"
with Chancy Smith
April 13, 2023 ǀ 6:00 PM Central Time