Coordinated

Latest Episodes:

Season 5 – Episode 2: Every Score Counts! Nov 29, 2021

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Coordinating AP is more than preparing testing carts and creating seating charts! Many AP coordinators are also full-time school counselors, managing caseloads of hundreds of students, all the while encouraging participation in AP. In this episode, Derek and Rachel talk with Carrie Poehlein (Indianapolis, IN) and Ester Hall (Cincinnati, OH), who share tips and insight on how they’re using new AP score research to support their students in preparation for college and beyond. Every score counts on this episode of Coordinated!

New Analyses of AP Scores of 1 and 2: https://research.collegeboard.org/pdf/new-analyses-ap-scores-1-and-2.pdf

Impacts of AP: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/launch-grow-ap-program/grow/impacts

2022 In-School Digital AP Exams: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/digital-ap-exams

Join the AP Coordinator Community: https://apcommunity.collegeboard.org/web/apcoordinators

Music by Jackie Rae: https://www.instagram.com/jackierae/

Logo design by Amy Oh: amyjyo.com / IG: amyjyoh

Season 5 - Episode 1: Keeping Exam Rosters Accurate Nov 22, 2021

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Season 5 of Coordinated launches with quick tip for AP coordinators to consider after AP Exam orders have been submitted. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Rachel dishes out the knowledge to help ensure exam rosters remain accurate and up to date. Experienced AP coordinators pay it forward with this helpful idea on the Season 5 premiere of Coordinated.

Join the AP Coordinator Community: https://apcommunity.collegeboard.org/web/apcoordinators

Music by Jackie Rae: https://www.instagram.com/jackierae/

Logo design by Amy Oh: amyjyo.com / IG: amyjyoh

Episode 82: Step 15 (Celebrate) Nov 15, 2021

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The final step of Season 4 is here. And it’s one that’s so important, Derek and Rachel called in several AP coordinators to help share their thoughts. The fall checklist is complete so now it’s time to recognize AP coordinators for all they do to support their AP students. It’s a collaborative moment of celebration on the season finale of Coordinated.

Catch a quick video regarding Managing Student Enrollment in AP Registration and Ordering: https://collegeboard.org/apcoordinatortraining

Watch a custom video of the Back-to-School AP Coordinator Workshop: https://collegeboard.org/apcoordinatortraining

Download the AP Coordinator’s Manual, Part 1: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-coordinators-manual-part-1.pdf

Join the AP Coordinator Community: https://apcommunity.collegeboard.org/web/apcoordinators

Music by Jackie Rae: https://www.instagram.com/jackierae/

Logo design by Amy Oh: amyjyo.com / IG: amyjyoh

Episode 81: Step 14 (Push the Button) Nov 08, 2021

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As the Final Ordering Deadline approaches, it’s time for a final double-check... And time to submit that AP Exam order. Derek and Rachel set a Coordinated record for the shortest episode in Season 4 with a quick review of the second-to-last Step to Success. It’s time to push the (submit) button on this episode of Coordinated!

Catch a quick video regarding Managing Student Enrollment in AP Registration and Ordering: https://collegeboard.org/apcoordinatortraining

Watch a custom video of the Back-to-School AP Coordinator Workshop: https://collegeboard.org/apcoordinatortraining

Download the AP Coordinator’s Manual, Part 1: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-coordinators-manual-part-1.pdf

Join the AP Coordinator Community: https://apcommunity.collegeboard.org/web/apcoordinators

Music by Jackie Rae: https://www.instagram.com/jackierae/

Logo design by Amy Oh: amyjyo.com / IG: amyjyoh

Episode 80: Step 13 (Exam Order Prep) Nov 01, 2021

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Season 4 of Coordinated continues down the path to ordering AP Exams. Today’s conversation helps us pick up speed as we review the process of verifying the exam status of Yes, No, and Undecided. And we hear an experienced AP coordinator share her perspective about AP Exam participation and building student confidence. Derek and Rachel keep marching forward through the Steps to Success on this episode of Coordinated.

Catch a quick video regarding Managing Student Enrollment in AP Registration and Ordering: https://collegeboard.org/apcoordinatortraining

Watch a custom video of the Back-to-School AP Coordinator Workshop: https://collegeboard.org/apcoordinatortraining

Download the AP Coordinator’s Manual, Part 1: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-coordinators-manual-part-1.pdf

Join the AP Coordinator Community: https://apcommunity.collegeboard.org/web/apcoordinators

Music by Jackie Rae: https://www.instagram.com/jackierae/

Logo design by Amy Oh: amyjyo.com / IG: amyjyoh

Episode 79: Step 12 (Transfer Students) Oct 25, 2021

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It’s time for a moving conversation about transfer students! Derek and Rachel review the enrollment process for transfer students, how they relate to specific actions for the AP coordinator, and how they impact exam fees. Plus, a special bonus story about a common misunderstanding when it comes to student transfers. There’s a transfer of knowledge available right here on this episode of Coordinated.

Week of October 24: https://eventreg.collegeboard.org/bODrwk

Watch a custom video of the Back-to-School AP Coordinator Workshop: https://collegeboard.org/apcoordinatortraining

Download the AP Coordinator’s Manual, Part 1: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-coordinators-manual-part-1.pdf

Join the AP Coordinator Community: https://apcommunity.collegeboard.org/web/apcoordinators

Music by Jackie Rae: https://www.instagram.com/jackierae/

Logo design by Amy Oh: amyjyo.com / IG: amyjyoh

Episode 78: Step 11 (Changes to Student Schedules) Oct 18, 2021

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As preparation to submit the AP Exam order picks up, this conversation about changes to student schedules and how those changes can relate to fees is a perfect rest stop. Catch your breath, pause to embrace a little self-care, and listen in as Derek and Rachel continue towards the finish line. The Steps to Success are moving quickly as we enter the home stretch! Get ready for that final burst on this episode of Coordinated.

Week of October 17: https://eventreg.collegeboard.org/NxkYaM

Week of October 24: https://eventreg.collegeboard.org/bODrwk

Watch a custom video of the Back-to-School AP Coordinator Workshop: https://collegeboard.org/apcoordinatortraining

Download the AP Coordinator’s Manual, Part 1: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-coordinators-manual-part-1.pdf

Join the AP Coordinator Community: https://apcommunity.collegeboard.org/web/apcoordinators

Music by Jackie Rae: https://www.instagram.com/jackierae/

Logo design by Amy Oh: amyjyo.com / IG: amyjyoh

Episode 77: Step 10 (Exam Only) Oct 11, 2021

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We know AP isn’t the only thing going on this fall at high schools. There’s Homecoming, football, volleyball, college applications, and more! But this episode, we only talk about one thing…Exam Only sections! What are Exam Only sections? Who creates them? Who enrolls in them and how? How can schools help Exam Only students prepare for the exam? Derek and Rachel ask and answer all this and more as part of the continuing journey forward on the Steps to Success on Coordinated.

Download the AP Coordinator’s Manual, Part 1: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-coordinators-manual-part-1.pdf

AP Exam Fee Collection Providers: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/ordering-fees/exam-fees/managing-fee-collection/ap-exam-fee-collection-providers

Watch a custom video of the AP Coordinator Workshop: https://collegeboard.org/apcoordinatortraining

AP Coordinator Community: https://apcommunity.collegeboard.org/web/apcoordinators

Back to School: Getting Ready for AP (Part 1): https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pptx/back-school-getting-ready-ap-part-1.pptx

Music by Jackie Rae: https://www.instagram.com/jackierae/

Logo design by Amy Oh: amyjyo.com / IG: amyjyoh

Episode 76: Step 09 (Collecting AP Exam Fees) Oct 04, 2021

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Step right into a conversation about a key action for many schools in the fall… Collecting AP Exam fees. Derek and Rachel discuss tips for how to set up your AP program for success with information about fee reductions and best practices on how and when to consider collecting exam fees... Tips that some say are worth their weight in gold! Continue forward with the Steps to Success on this episode of Coordinated.

Watch a custom video of the AP Coordinator Workshop: https://collegeboard.org/apcoordinatortraining

Download the AP Coordinator’s Manual, Part 1: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-coordinators-manual-part-1.pdf

AP Exam Fee Collection Providers: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/ordering-fees/exam-fees/managing-fee-collection/ap-exam-fee-collection-providers

AP Coordinator Community: https://apcommunity.collegeboard.org/web/apcoordinators

Back to School: Getting Ready for AP (Part 1): https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pptx/back-school-getting-ready-ap-part-1.pptx

Music by Jackie Rae: https://www.instagram.com/jackierae/

Logo design by Amy Oh: amyjyo.com / IG: amyjyoh

Episode 75: Step 08 (Track and Chase) Sep 27, 2021

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As our Steps to Success have highlighted, AP coordinators take on many roles in support of their AP students. This episode reveals how a little detective work can help coordinators find the data to launch their own “track and chase” plan. Completing student enrollment is in sight! Please join Derek and Rachel as we all get one step closer to submitting that AP Exam order in this episode of Coordinated.

Download the AP Coordinator’s Manual, Part 1: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-coordinators-manual-part-1.pdf

Watch a custom video of the AP Coordinator Workshop: https://collegeboard.org/apcoordinatortraining

AP Coordinator Community: https://apcommunity.collegeboard.org/web/apcoordinators

Back to School: Getting Ready for AP (Part 1): https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pptx/back-school-getting-ready-ap-part-1.pptx

Music by Jackie Rae: https://www.instagram.com/jackierae/

Logo design by Amy Oh: amyjyo.com / IG: amyjyoh