The components of the NMSI Model that AdvanceKentucky is replicating are designed to be implemented in a coordinated, complementary manner. Described briefly below are these interrelated components.

FOR  STUDENTS  (annually)
 

Ø AP* Courses in MSE :   AP college-level courses in math, science and English (MSE).

Ø Open Enrollments :   A culture of inclusiveness and preparation for more students to enroll in and be successful in AP classes.

Ø Student Time-on-Task :   Tutoring, 18 hrs of exam prep sessions for each AP course andother supports made readily available to students.

Ø Exam Fees :   Supplements to help cover 50% of AP exam fees not provided from other sources.

Ø Incentives :   $100 per Qualifying Score (3, 4, or 5) on AP exams in MSE.

Ø Counseling/Recruiting :   Supportive information (especially in the early grades) to help with student/family decisions to prepare for and enroll in AP.

FOR TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND SCHOOLS (annually)

Ø Lead Teachers :   Master AP teachers mentor colleagues, guide vertical teams in their relevant subject matter on a path to academic achievement for AP students, conduct exam prep session for students, and more. ($1,500 stipend per school served and $500 stipend for each 6-hr student Prep Session delivered.)

Ø Training :   for all AP & up to 5 Pre-AP teachers (at least one in each subject), 5-day summer institutes & other training during the academic year (for first two years and then every third year).

Ø Vertical Teaming :   four meetings where high school and middle school teachers collaborate in the preparation of students for success in AP classes.

Ø Stipend & Incentives for AP Teachers : $500 stipend to support additional responsibilities in extra training and teaching AP and $100 per qualifying score achieved by students in their eligible AP classes.

Ø Threshold Bonuses :   Achieving pre-set targets for Qualifying Scores (by class and by school) triggers bonuses for AP teachers  of $1,000, $2,000 or $3,000 and $3,000 for the designated school administrator if school-wide goal is met.

Ø Equipment & Supplies :   up to $5,000 for equipment and $25 per student enrolled in eligible AP classes (1:1 school matching required).

Ø Access to National NMSI and State AdvanceKY Networks

*Advanced Placement, AP and Pre-AP are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of this program.