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\nThis toolkit was created in consultation with the National Academy of Education.The EAC-  \nSouth would like to thank Micah Pate and Amy Berman for their contributions.  \n# ADVANCED PLACEMENTADMINISTRATOR TOOLKIT\n\nUnderstanding the AP Program  \nThe Advanced Placement(AP)program offers students the opportunity to engage in rigorous college-levelcourseworkwhile sillin high school.However,participation inAPhas historically reflected systemicinequities,with some studentsconsistently facing barriers to access and opportunity.These gaps are not about ability,but about unequal systems andstructures that limit who is encouraged,supported,and prepared to take on rigorous coursework.When students haveequitable access to rigorous coursework,the benefits extend far beyond asingle class.Advanced Placement and otheradvanced courses not only strengthen college readiness and reduce costs through transferable credits,they also helpstudents from historically marginalizedgroups build confidence and see themselves as belonging in high-level academicspaces.'These opportunities can disrupt patterns of underrepresentation in higher education and expand pathways tocollege,careers,and lifelong success.  \nAs an administrator,you play a pivotal role in addressing these disparities.Leadership decisions around scheduling,teacher training,prerequisite policies,and family engagement directly shape which students are afforded opportunitiesand which are overlooked.This toolkit provides a comprehensive set of resources and strategies toeffectively administerthe AP program and enhance student success.By implementing these guidelines,you can build aschool culture thatencourages diverse participation,equips teachers for success,and maximizes the benefits students gain from APcourses.  \nAll students who are willing and academically prepared to accept the challenge of arigorous academic curriculum shouldbe considered for APenrollment.While certain AP courses have prerequisites,others can be structured to allow studentsto enroll without prior coursework,expanding access and opportunity.School administrators need to consider amix of APcourses to best meet the needs of their students and expand opportunities.Together,smart course design andeffectiveinstruction form the foundation of a successful and inclusive AP program.  \nFor many AP courses,even those without mandatory prerequisites,schools should design course sequences thatgradually build the skills and content knowledge students need to succeed inAP coursework.This structured progression,often beginning in earlier grades,helps prepare students for the demands of AP college-level work.For example,apathway to AP Biology might include Biology in 9th grade and Chemistry in 10th grade,while a math sequence leadingtoAP Calculus could begin with Algebralin middle school,followed by Geometry,Algebrall,and Precalculus.School leadersplay a criticalrole in this process.Schools should offer a broad and coherent array of 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