"Tammy was more than willing to answer any and all questions! She also shared so many resources that are ready to use in our classrooms. Even though I've taught AP before and attended a different APSI many years ago, I feel like I learned much more during this one."

"Tammy is a great presenter and moderator. I enjoyed how she let people express their feelings, fears, frustrations, etc. She shared a ton of useful documents, ready to use with our students. She did cover all the changes of the exam and we talked extensively about the new project."

- Marin By The Bay participants

Tammy  NETTLES
Tammy Nettles brings extensive experience in AP World Language instruction and leadership. Since 2018, Tammy has served as an AP French Consultant for the College Board. In this role, she delivers AP Summer Institute and one-day workshop training, equipping educators with the skills and strategies needed to meet the demands of AP courses. Tammy has also contributed to the development of AP instructional materials, including AP Daily and AP Fall Workshop videos, ensuring educators and students have access to high-quality, up-to-date resources.
In addition to teaching, Tammy has served as Director of World Languages for Fort Worth ISD and Principal of the Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans. Currently, Tammy works with the federal government testing division.  When not working, Tammy is planning her next road trip to the beach.
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ONE- DAY COURSE DESCRIPTION
Explore practical ways to prepare students for the AP French course project while continuing to develop essential course skills. In this interactive one-day workshop, participants will experience key project tasks through a practice mini-project on Francophone culinary heritage and contemporary health concerns. Teachers will work with authentic sources, research and reflection tools, presentation planning, peer feedback, and Q&A strategies. Participants will leave with classroom-ready resources and a personalized plan for building project readiness across the AP French curriculum. *The practice project is a workshop simulation, not the official annual project prompt or theme.

AGENDA:

8:00-8:30 
Welcome & Project 
Identify current understanding, questions, and participant needs.
Readiness Check 


8:30-9:00 Quick Review of the Course Project 
Examine the project’s purpose, phases, teacher role, student  responsibilities, andconnections to course skills

9:00-10:00  Experiencing a Practice Mini-Project 
Explore culinary heritage and health; interpret authentic written, visual, and audio sources; discuss 
Initial Written Reflection expectations & scaffolding ideas. Phase 1 tips
Morning Break: 10-10:15

10:15-11:45 Making the Scaffolds Visible
Identify the instructional moves, project tools, and supports embedded in the experience.
Collaborate on Phase 2 ideas.

11:45-12:00 Project Readiness
Check-in Participants share their ideas, questions, and resources.

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:30 From Sources to Defensible Presentation
Tips on narrowing the inquiry, completing the Project Presentation Plan (PPR), and organizing a presentation claim.

Afternoon Break 1:30-1:45
1:45-2:45 Presentation, Q&A, and Feedback
Practicing follow-up questions; connecting  performance evidence to scoring expectations.

2:45-3:00 From Workshop to Classroom 
Deliverables: 
Project-readiness skills map, sample Unit 2 project, slideshow, implementation plan.

By the End of the course, You will Have: 
  • A clear understanding of the new AP French course and exam 
  • A practical plan for implementing the course project 
  • A redesigned or revised instructions unit 
  • A project-inspired performance task that prepares students for the AP project experience ​​