FAQs for the Online APSI

Questions and Answers

What are the dates for the Online Walton APSI Event 1 and Event 2?

• Event 1 In-Person at Walton High School is June 18-21, 2024
• Event 2 Online is June 18-21, 2024
• Event 3 Online is June 24-27, 2024

Which sessions are offered during Walton In-Person Event 1 APSI?

• Art & Design | Biology | Chemistry | Computer Science A | Computer Science Principles | English Language & Composition | English Literature & Composition | Environmental Science | Human Geography | Music Theory | Physics 1 | Physics 2 | Physics C: Mechanics | Pre-Calculus | Psychology

• Art & Design | Art History | Biology | Calculus AB | Chemistry | Computer Science A | Computer Science Principles | Economics: Macro & Micro (combined) | English Language & Composition | English Literature & Composition | Environmental Science | Government & Politics: U.S. | Human Geography | Music Theory | Physics 1 | Physics 2 | Physics C: Mechanics | Pre-Calculus | Psychology | Spanish Language & Culture | Spanish Literature & Culture | Statistics | U.S. History | World History Modern

• Art & Design | Art History | Calculus AB | Computer Science A | Computer Science Principles | English Language & Composition | English Literature & Composition | Government & Politics: Comparative | Government & Politics: U.S. | Music Theory | Physics 1 | Physics C: Mechanics | Pre-Calculus | Psychology | Spanish Language & Culture | Spanish Literature & Culture | U.S. History | World History Modern

• Yes, you will need to register for each event.

• Go HERE to search the College Board Professional Learning Event Calendar. All College Board endorsed AP Summer Institutes will be listed on this calendar. There are links to access the sites.

 

Can I register for AP Capstone Seminar or AP Capstone Research here?

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What are my payment options?

• You are encouraged to pay online using a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) as your space is immediately secured and confirmed.
• You may also pay offline using a College Board APSI scholarship or check or PO.
• The WaltonAPSI will generate an invoice and send it to the person listed as the billing contact on the registration form.
• All offline payments are due upon receipt. Space is reserved and confirmed once payment has been received. If a registration is not paid within 30 days, the reserved space will be released, and you will have to re-register.

What is included in the registration fee?

• Online Access to College Board Registration Platform for the 2022 APSI Online @ Walton
• Optional training on use of Canvas and Enterprise Zoom
• Secure online access to APSI Learning Management System
• Secure online access to consultant’s resources, documents and materials
• Online technical support during the APSI
• Registration in one of 28 sessions endorsed by College Board
• College Board endorsed consultants
• Secure online access to APSI subject materials and session resources
• IACET certificate indicating 30 hours and 3 CEUs awarded upon completion of the APSI
• Continued access to 2024 APSI Online @ Walton LMS resources through July 15, 2024

How do I access my registration to make changes or to cancel?

Your confirmation email contains your registration confirmation number and a link to the registration page. Click on the link and use the confirmation number to access the registration form.

Make changes or cancel and click submit.

How do I modify or cancel my registration for this APSI?

Cancellation and Refund Policy

• Registrants who cancel in writing by June 1, 2024 will receive a full refund of the amount paid less cancellation fee of $100.00.
• Registrants who cancel after June 01, 2024 do not receive a refund.
• Substitutions may be made in most instances after June 1st. Please contact us at waltonapsi@gmail.com to discuss available options.

All accounts must be paid in full prior to the start of the APSI. APSI registrations are confirmed only after payment has been received.  

All payments are made directly to the Walton APSI and NOT College Board.

How are refunds processed?

Refunds are processed in the same manner they were paid. If you paid online with a credit card, the refund is automatically credited to the account on record. If you paid using an off-line method, the APSI bookkeeper will issue a check in accordance with the cancellation and refund policy. The payment will be sent to the person listed as the payee.

Do I need special video equipment to attend the Online WaltonAPSI?

You will need a computer or tablet with internet access for synchronous sessions. Asynchronous sessions may include assignments that do not require using a computer. This may be true in the case of sessions with labs (sciences, music, art).

What kind of technical assistance is offered through the Online WaltonAPSI?

The IT specialists who provide access to Canvas and Zoom will assist participants with login issues and issues related to access of the APSI LMS site. Unique logins and passwords will be issued to each participant. The IT platforms, technical assistance and functionality are provided through the APSI IT services and are included in the price of registration.

When will I have access to the LMS both before and after the actual session of the Online WaltonAPSI?

You will have access to the general Canvas login June 10 – July 15. You will have access to the synchronous session only during the week you registered for.

What is the daily schedule of the Online WaltonAPSI?

The daily schedule may vary from one session to another based on the content, scheduled activities, or discussions, etc. However, hours run from 8:00 AM (ET) to 4:00 PM (ET). A sample suggested schedule has been distributed to consultants as follows:

• 8:00 – 10:00:  Session 1 (synchronous/asynchronous)
• 10:00-10:15: Break
• 10:15 – 11:15:  Session 2 (synchronous)
• 11:15-11:30: Break
• 11:30-1:00: Session 3 (synchronous)
• 1:00-1:30: Break – Lunch
• 1:30-3:00:  Session 4 (synchronous)
• 3:00-3:15: Break
• 3:15-4:00: Session 5 (synchronous/asynchronous)

How do I contact my consultant?

The Walton APSI will provide registrants with email access to the session consultants. Contact us prior to the start of your APSI for information.

Where do I go to login to the actual APSI session?

When the site is ready in the early part of June, you will receive an email from the APSI with login details.

What time does the session start? How do I know when to start?

• See your session agenda for a variation of the daily schedule that may be modified for the scheduled activities during the day.
• If you have any questions, please email the APSI at waltonapsi@gmail.com

Will I have homework?

The APSI sessions contain both synchronous learning pieces and  and asynchronous exercises or activities. The APSI is designed to provide 30 hours of professional learning and participants should be able to complete all work within that timeframe over the four days.

What happens if I have login issues?

• The best way to assist you is to contact the director either by phone or by email. email: waltonapsi@gmail.com
• 404-556-7994 or 770-833-8818
• If I are unable to resolve the issue an IT specialist will assist you.

What do I do if I am interrupted or something happens with my internet connection?

• The best way to assist you is to contact the director either by phone or by email.
• email: waltonapsi@gmail.com
• 404-556-7994 or 770-833-8818
• In most instances, we can help you access the material/activities etc. you missed.

How can I contact my consultant?

The Walton APSI will provide registrants with email access to the session consultants. Contact us prior to the start of your APSI for information.

When and how do I get the APSI materials?

• APSI sessions will receive all their materials in a digital format. The materials will be available to download from the Canvas class page.

Who do I contact if my question is not here?

Click the “Contact Us” button in the above menu and we will assist you.