Dynamic Course Mapping: Thriving in AP Teaching

3 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

In response to consistently strong feedback from AP teachers across all disciplines, this course offers specific, actionable instruction and built-in work time to help educators develop a comprehensive, dynamic course map aligned with competency-based learning and Understanding by Design principles.

Course Details

Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA Participants.

Course Materials: Text, A Guide to Curriculum Mapping  by Jennifer M. Harrison and Vickie Rey Williams available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore

Prerequisites: All participants must hold a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree; no specific college prerequisites are required.

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X797Y – 001 03 Sep 202522 Oct 2025 3 $237

Dynamic Course Mapping: Thriving in AP Teaching

03 Sep 202522 Oct 2025
3
$237
Credit Validation
Online

Audience: Pacific Region DoDEA Secondary Teachers, Advanced Placement (AP) Teachers, and Secondary AP Teachers (in any discipline)

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. No refunds will be issued after the 30-day period.

Enrollment Open: August 1, 2025 – October 1, 2025 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Create and implement a comprehensive dynamic course map to maximize student outcomes in an AP classroom
  • Structure instruction and year-long pacing to align with College Board and school constraints
  • Connect formative and summative assessments to College Board objectives and daily instruction
  • Develop competency-based products that support curricular goals within the AP classroom
  • Utilize College Board tools to enhance student success in a competency-based learning model
  • Integrate competency-based strategies into AP instruction across disciplines

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.