This comprehensive workshop is designed to help all teachers of AP Spanish Language and Culture, whether they are new to AP or have years of experience and are looking to refresh and refine their teaching. We will cover all aspects of the course and exam, from designing and planning the course to implementing and assessing instruction. We will explore the Course and Exam Description, including the course revisions that are expected to take effect for the 2026-2027 school year, and provide guidance on how to design and pace the course. Sample classroom activities and materials will be provided, and participants will have multiple opportunities to work collaboratively and share best practices for developing student proficiency. In addition, we will create lessons and activities that the participants can take and use in their classes.
Some specific topics that will be covered are:
Signing up for the AP Audit
Participating in the AP Community
Ensuring equity and access for our students
Exploring the new digital exam format
Incorporating the six course themes
Developing proficiency in the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal and presentational)
Introducing the new course project, which will require students to use authentic source materials in the target language to prepare for authentic speaking tasks on the exam
Expanding vocabulary
Incorporating literature into the language course
Developing cultural proficiency using the 3 Ps
Maximizing the use of AP Classroom resources, such as AP Daily Videos, Progress Checks and the AP Question Bank
Analyzing and applying the scoring guidelines for the free response questions
Kris Campos has been a Spanish teacher at Cedar Park High School in the suburbs of Austin, Texas since 2008, where she also serves as Department Chair for Languages other than English and Sponsor of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica. Prior to moving to Texas, she taught for 10 years at Topeka West High School in Topeka, Kansas. Kris has taught AP Spanish Language and Culture for over 25 years, and has also taught all other levels of Spanish, from Spanish I through AP Spanish Literature. She has participated in the AP Reading since 2004, as a Reader, Table Leader, Sample Selector and most recently as Question Leader. In addition to serving as an AP Consultant and AP Mentor, Kris has also presented workshops at local conferences and served as a mentor for new AP teachers in her district. She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Kansas State University.
ALL educators are eligible to apply for an AP Participant Grant to cover tuition for AP Spanish Language & Culture.
Because of the revised curriculum, College Board is extending this opportunity to new and experienced teachers, even if you have previously attended an APSI for Spanish.