AP Psychology teachers will focus on the knowledge and skills needed to build and maintain a successful AP program. This APSI will address the particular needs of teachers new to the AP Psychology curriculum. The latest updates will be reviewed with emphasis contained in the College Board Curriculum Handbook and AP Audit, various syllabi for one/two semester courses, sequence pacing, textbook options, supplemental materials, and other resources to help in the AP classroom. Emphasis will be on nuts-and-bolts best practices with plenty of time for questions and answers. We will also cover some content areas that are typically more difficult for students and teachers, including neurophysiology/biochemistry of behavior; research methods & statistics; and sensation & perception. Successful classroom activities will be demonstrated, including draw-and-color activities and building brains from Play-Doh. Additionally, the recent AP Exam will be reviewed and "best practice" ideas will be shared for both Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions.