News & Updates
Gifted Education
New Teachers to Gifted Workshop July 22-23, 2013 Lindenwood University |
This is a wonderful opportunity for new teachers to learn techniques to meet the needs of our gifted learners. The workshop will contain guest speakers from the field, information about the latest research in gifted education, and units/activities to utilize with your gifted students in the classroom. Check out the GAM website for additional information. |
Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Reimbursement
(due May 15, 2013)
(due May 31, 2013)
The final appropriation for the AP Test Fee Program has just been determined by Congress. There are two major changes to the funding available for low-income students' AP Exams in 2013:
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The federal subsidy for AP Exams taken by low-income students has been reduced to $45 per exam in 2013.
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The College Board fee reduction for AP Exams taken by low-income students will remain at the same level as last year, $26* per exam, in 2013.
As a result, low-income students in your state will need to pay a fee of $10 for each exam taken.
Cost Component |
Amount Per Exam |
| Student Contribution | $10 |
| Federal Subsidy | $45 |
| College Board Fee Reduction | $26 |
| College Board Exam Rebate (Waived for Low-Income Students) | $8
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| Total Exam Fee | $89 |
International Baccalaureate Exam Fee Reimbursement
SEAs may use AP Test Fee program funds to cover a portion of the cost of each approved exam taken by low-income students as follows: up to $94 for each Diploma Programme test administered by the International Baccalaureate Organization. For FY 2013, Test Fee program funds may not be used to pay candidate registration fees on behalf of low-income students. Therefore, the candidate registration fees charged by the International Baccalaureate Organization are not allowable costs under this program for FY 2013.