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"Jorge is fantastic. He presented the information in a very comprehensible manner, he was always willing to answer questions and hear what the teachers had to say. He let us share our ideas and learn from one another. This APSI has been fantastic, I have learned so much and I have a lot of resources to take with me to help me create lessons and teach the AP course. Best APSI I have ever taken."
"Jorge created a space for everyone to share experiences and contribute best teaching practices. Information about the updated exam was provided clearly! ¡Muchas Gracias!" 2026 APSI Participant |
Jorge Zamora
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Jorge Zamora began his teaching career in 2002 at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, where he has remained a dedicated educator. With over two decades of experience, he has taught all levels of Spanish, from introductory courses to AP Spanish Language and Culture. For the past 19 years, he has focused extensively on AP instruction and has served as an AP Reader since 2016. In his time at the AP Reading, he has held leadership roles as a Reader, Table Leader, and Question Leader, contributing to benchmark selection, sample scoring, and other key responsibilities.
Beyond the classroom, he is an experienced presenter at local, national, and international conferences, where he shares his expertise in AP Spanish pedagogy and the integration of technology in world language instruction. He has contributed to several Spanish-language textbooks and educational publications and remains committed to advancing language education through innovation and collaboration.
Jorge holds a B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from Northern Illinois University and an M.A. in Educational Technology from Concordia University Chicago. He also holds a Bilingual/ESL Endorsement through Saint Francis University which helps him further support multilingual learners.
As an AP Consultant for the College Board for the past eight years, he has led numerous in-person and virtual workshops. He is known for his dynamic, engaging style and his practical, resource-rich sessions that leave both new and experienced educators feeling confident and equipped to succeed in their AP Spanish classrooms.
Outside of education, Jorge is an avid soccer coach for both boys' and girls’ teams and has also coached volleyball and track and field. He enjoys reading in both Spanish and English, staying active, playing video games, and spending quality time with his family, especially his two young children.
Beyond the classroom, he is an experienced presenter at local, national, and international conferences, where he shares his expertise in AP Spanish pedagogy and the integration of technology in world language instruction. He has contributed to several Spanish-language textbooks and educational publications and remains committed to advancing language education through innovation and collaboration.
Jorge holds a B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from Northern Illinois University and an M.A. in Educational Technology from Concordia University Chicago. He also holds a Bilingual/ESL Endorsement through Saint Francis University which helps him further support multilingual learners.
As an AP Consultant for the College Board for the past eight years, he has led numerous in-person and virtual workshops. He is known for his dynamic, engaging style and his practical, resource-rich sessions that leave both new and experienced educators feeling confident and equipped to succeed in their AP Spanish classrooms.
Outside of education, Jorge is an avid soccer coach for both boys' and girls’ teams and has also coached volleyball and track and field. He enjoys reading in both Spanish and English, staying active, playing video games, and spending quality time with his family, especially his two young children.
Course Description
This AP Spanish Language and Culture Summer one Day workshop is designed to help teachers successfully navigate the redesigned AP course and exam launching for the 2026–27 school year.
Participants will explore the new six-unit course framework, updated skill categories, revised multiple-choice and free-response tasks, and the new Project Presentation and Project Q&A components. Through hands-on activities, collaborative planning, and analysis of instructional strategies, teachers will develop lessons, assessments, and pacing guides aligned to the new expectations.
The institute will also address equity and access, culturally sustaining pedagogy, AI integration, AP Classroom resources, and best practices for preparing students for success on the redesigned digital exam.
Participants will explore the new six-unit course framework, updated skill categories, revised multiple-choice and free-response tasks, and the new Project Presentation and Project Q&A components. Through hands-on activities, collaborative planning, and analysis of instructional strategies, teachers will develop lessons, assessments, and pacing guides aligned to the new expectations.
The institute will also address equity and access, culturally sustaining pedagogy, AI integration, AP Classroom resources, and best practices for preparing students for success on the redesigned digital exam.