Equity & Access Policy Statement The College Board strongly encourages educators to make equitable access a guiding principle for their AP programs by giving all willing and academically prepared students the opportunity to participate in AP.

Equity & Access Policy Statement We encourage educators to: Eliminate barriers that restrict access to AP for students from ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic groups that have been traditionally underserved. It is very important to point out that there is a new Equity and Access policy statement. Give consultants a few minutes to read it. [Note: You might keep an eye on the chat board during this slide. For many people, this statement raises questions and concerns. Particularly the last bullet point about providing students to challenging coursework before enrolling in AP.] Announce that an activity to guide participants in their workshops through examining and discussing the statement has been included in the workshop. The next slide shows the activity.

Equity & Access Policy Statement Make every effort to ensure their AP classes reflect the diversity of their student population. It is very important to point out that there is a new Equity and Access policy statement. Give consultants a few minutes to read it. [Note: You might keep an eye on the chat board during this slide. For many people, this statement raises questions and concerns. Particularly the last bullet point about providing students to challenging coursework before enrolling in AP.] Announce that an activity to guide participants in their workshops through examining and discussing the statement has been included in the workshop. The next slide shows the activity.

Equity & Access Policy Statement Provide all students with access to academically challenging coursework before they enroll in AP classes. It is very important to point out that there is a new Equity and Access policy statement. Give consultants a few minutes to read it. [Note: You might keep an eye on the chat board during this slide. For many people, this statement raises questions and concerns. Particularly the last bullet point about providing students to challenging coursework before enrolling in AP.] Announce that an activity to guide participants in their workshops through examining and discussing the statement has been included in the workshop. The next slide shows the activity.

Equity & Access Policy Statement Only through a commitment to equitable preparation and access can true equity and excellence be achieved. It is very important to point out that there is a new Equity and Access policy statement. Give consultants a few minutes to read it. [Note: You might keep an eye on the chat board during this slide. For many people, this statement raises questions and concerns. Particularly the last bullet point about providing students to challenging coursework before enrolling in AP.] Announce that an activity to guide participants in their workshops through examining and discussing the statement has been included in the workshop. The next slide shows the activity.

It is very important to point out that there is a new Equity and Access policy statement. Give consultants a few minutes to read it. [Note: You might keep an eye on the chat board during this slide. For many people, this statement raises questions and concerns. Particularly the last bullet point about providing students to challenging coursework before enrolling in AP.] Announce that an activity to guide participants in their workshops through examining and discussing the statement has been included in the workshop. The next slide shows the activity.