“The best professional development of my career!”
Join your favorite AP experts for professional development this summer. Unlike traditional PD, our workshops focus on more than just curriculum development or exam preparation. We cover a wide range of topics including time-saving strategies for grading, practical techniques for classroom management, and work-life balance throughout the year.
Key features:
Monday, July 15
AP® English Literature
Monday, July 15th
11-12:30 PM, 1-2:30 PM, 3:30-5 PM ET
Instructors: Michelle Lindsey & Heather Garcia
Session 1: Teaching Poetry and the Poetry Analysis (Q1) Essay
Session 2: Teaching Prose and the Prose Fiction Analysis (Q2) Essay
Session 3: Effective Feedback and Grading with Rubrics
Tuesday, July 16
AP® English Language
Tuesday, July 16th
11-12:30 PM, 1-2:30 PM, 3:30-5 PM ET
Instructors: Katie Upton & Brandon Abdon
Session 1: Teaching the Rhetorical Analysis (Q2) Essay
Session 2: Teaching the Argument (Q3) Essay
Session 3: Teaching the Synthesis (Q1) Essay
AP® U.S. History
Tuesday, July 16th
11-12:30 PM, 1-2:30 PM, 3:30-5 PM ET
Instructor: Dan Lewer
Session 1: Multiple Choice and Short Answer Questions
Session 2: Writing: The DBQ
Session 3: Writing: The LEQ
Wednesday, July 17
AP® European History
Wednesday, July 17th
11-12:30 PM, 1-2:30 PM, 3:30-5 PM ET
Instructors: Brandon Forshey
Session 1: Multiple Choice and Short Answer Questions
Session 2: Writing: The DBQ
Session 3: Writing: The LEQ
Marco Learning
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Cecelia Buchanan
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7 months ago
Marco Learning is my go-to source for AP test preparation. All of … More the instructors whose sessions we've attended are extremely knowledgeable about preparing for the AP test in their subject. Their review sessions are always well run and they do an excellent job of preparing students with the information they need to do well on AP tests. I recommend them to all the families in our network who have students taking AP classes. Thanks for all that you do for students in AP courses!
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Kelly Mandia
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a year ago
As a parent and a 20+ year teaching veteran, I highly recommend Marco … More Learning for AP study and teaching/planning. Their resources and coursework are incredibly helpful and can provide students the boost they need to master the content and grasp plans of attack for the FRQs. I have taken their teacher training courses which have assisted me in better preparing my students for the AP exams. Thank you, Marco Learning!
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Linda Wallenberg
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a year ago
As always, Marco Learning presentations deliver in a way that balances … More the very important human component wrapped up in a delivery that feels very personal with cutting-edge information that guides teachers and students alike. Thank you!
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KAREN REEVES
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a year ago
Marco Learning seems to have the inside track on the AP exams. The … More courses and other resources are thorough and practical; their response to users' concerns is superb. This is my first choice for student support.
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Audrey Gebber
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a year ago
I love you guys. I get so much from Marco Learning -- and I don't … More just mean the lesson plans -- that I actually miss connecting over the summer. I participate in the summer programs, but in May, at that last teacher support webinar, I get kind of sad that it will be some time before I get to see you again. Thanks for everything. You are all brilliant mentors and role models. I'd love to be a student in your classes.
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Marsha Hannan
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3 years ago
Marco Learning is amazing! I have been teaching AP Lit and AP Lang … More for over 7 years and the resources and lesson plans are wonderful. I highly suggest using them.
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Beth Rindt
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3 years ago
Love the positive energy. More than strategies, I hope I can model … More the positivity you provide for my kids. Thank you!
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James Scott
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3 years ago
In Texas. TL and Reader since 2003. Tom Richey's work has been … More the most helpful to my students of anything in any format anywhere.
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Staff.Jon Altmann
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3 years ago
Tom Richey & Marco Learning put on another quality AP US History … More webinar this evening. As an APUSH teacher, I use Tom and Marco Learning to increase my teaching skills. My school has purchased the grading service this year from Marco to increase our student practices for the AP Exam. I encourage my students to use open source materials prepared by Marco.
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Rachel Robins (CCHS)
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3 years ago
I'm a first year AP Lang teacher. Marco Learning has been my … More go-to for information about the AP exam, practice questions, organizers, etc. It's an EXCELLENT resource for all things AP. I cannot thank them enough!!
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Sean Lazarus
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4 years ago
Marco Learning is an amazing source for AP test prep and review. Marco … More is also a great resource for AP teachers to garner a greater understanding of their AP course and the AP exam for their course. Marco Learning is a key resource in my APUSH courses and my students time and time again point to the resources from Marco Learning as one of the key resources in preparing them for the AP exam.
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Lee Johnson
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4 years ago
I found Marco Learning AP English Language and Composition mentoring … More and resources so valuable. Kate Upton is awesome, the videos are awesome, the resources are awesome. Since I am the only AP Lang teacher at my school, the monthly mentor meetings provided me much needed support that what I was doing in my classroom aligned well with what my mentor found essential.
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Blair Berry
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4 years ago
Marco Learning is an awesome resource for me as a teacher! They have … More so many different PD courses and resources that helped me be a better AP Language and Composition teacher this year. The instructors were phenomenal and actually covered useful concepts that I could use in my classroom. They were really professional and knew what they were talking about! I would definitely recommend Marco Learning to any teacher!
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Jamie Andrews
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4 years ago
The resources provided by Marco Learning are the BEST in the business! … More Their team strives to give teachers and students of AP courses the most effective means by which to prepare for their respective AP exams. I truly appreciate their also keeping us up-to-date with College Board announcements and their many offerings dealing with virtual learning and diversity training.
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Chelsea Bassham
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4 years ago
I teach AP Euro and Marco Learning made my experience teaching the … More course this year so much better. I was able to gain many free resources, as well as attend some online training in the summer of 2020. The community of helpful instructors and other teachers alike helped to keep me encouraged and motivated. Marco Learning is always great with communication and is constantly up to date on important exam info.
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Cynthia Johnson
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4 years ago
The AP resources and lesson plans Marco provided assisted my students … More with the supplemental support they needed to bridge the gap between the College Board’s learning expectations and the skills they needed to master for the AP Exam.
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Stella Blue
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4 years ago
Marco Learning seminars have been a gift, both for me and the students. … More John's calm demeanor and down-to-earth speaking style are easy to follow, and his presentations are much more interesting than those in AP Classroom.
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Philip Katz
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4 years ago
Marco was my student’s best preparation for AP Euro and APUSH. I strongly … More recommend their videos and products!
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Reiner Kolodinski
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4 years ago
I greatly appreciate the videos, and materials shared for teachers, … More AND the time available for students! Great job, great resources, great people!
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Margy Pryor
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4 years ago
Marco materials have helped me immensely this past year. As I was … More struggling to provide materials and feedback to online and in-person students in synchronous learning, their materials helped me to streamline the process of feedback and to create lessons that would work for all of my students. I used their M-C materials and their check-box rubrics. I also showed a couple of their instructional videos to my classes to keep from reinventing the wheel.
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Ben Bredemeier
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4 years ago
Marco Learning is fantastic! As a new AP Coordinator their emails … More and webinars were extremely helpful!
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Shannon Mason
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4 years ago
Marco Learning is a trusted organization that provides content at … More a level students can access easily and engage in. They provide a variety of "free" teacher lessons and other supports that allow teachers to adapt quickly to AP College Board changes and to support student success.
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Christine Luther-Morris
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4 years ago
Great presentations. So generous with their time and knowledge. … More They continue to help inspire me and keep my teaching fresh after 20+ years.
Meet Your Mentors
John Moscatiello
John Moscatiello is the founder of Marco Learning. He has been a teacher, tutor, and author since 2002. His career began at the Princeton Review, where he taught the SAT®, ACT®, SAT® Subject Tests, AP® Exams, ISEE®, SSAT®, SHSAT®, GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT® Verbal, and TOEFL®. John has trained hundreds of teachers, written content for 13 test preparation books, and worked as a college admissions consultant. He starred in more than 200 educational videos for the Princeton Review’s SAT®, ACT®, and GRE® self-paced courses. John’s academic career began as a Spanish major at NYU, where he used AP® credits to graduate a full year early. He then pursued graduate degrees in history from Fordham and Notre Dame, where he taught undergraduate students. He was a Fulbright scholar to Spain in 2012. John’s academic work has been published in both English and Spanish.
John Moscatiello
Katie Upton
Katie Upton has been teaching for 15 years, helping students become college and career ready. She has taught English courses ranging from 7th grade English Language Arts to Composition I at the college level. In the past three years, she has quickly become an expert in AP® Language and Composition and a leader of the AP® Capstone program. Katie has a plethora of experience in educational professional development. She has led professional development at the building, district, area, and even global level, focusing on helping teachers blend 21st century learning with educational practices that have stood the test of time. Beginning her career in Oklahoma, Katie has also taught in Kansas and now calls Texas her home. A former basketball coach herself, Katie spends her free time cheering on her two boys in all that they do and supporting her husband, a head girls’ basketball coach.
Katie Upton
Heather Garcia
Heather Garcia has been teaching since 2004, and has taught English courses ranging from 9th grade remedial to AP® English Language and AP® English Literature. She has taught public speaking, Dual Enrollment Skills for College Success, and has also taught English Composition at Florida Gulf Coast University. She is a professional development leader in her district, running annual new-teacher trainings and is now the Curriculum and Instructional Specialist for her district for grades 6-12. She has been an AP® Reader and was a presenter for AP® English Literature at the 2019 AP® National Conference in Orlando, and her specialty is helping students build their skills in analytical reading, critical thinking, and insightful writing. Heather has a BA in English, and an MA in English, and an MA in Writing. She lives in Florida with her husband and two young children, and spends her spare time (LOL) writing young-adult fiction.
Heather Garcia
Emily Glankler
Emily Glankler has taught almost every Social Studies course over the past nine years from 6th grade World Cultures through AP® U.S. History but her favorite course to teach is AP® World History. She has taught AP® History courses at both private and public high schools in Austin, Texas and she was the team lead responsible for bringing AP® World (and building the curriculum from scratch) to the last two high schools where she has taught. Emily has also led professional development within Austin ISD as an Instructional Coach as well as presenting to an audience at SXSW EDU about incorporating current events into the core curriculum. She has a B.A. in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.A. in History from Texas State University. In addition to teaching full time, Emily also writes and produces a history podcast called Anti-Social Studies that is used by teachers and students in history classrooms around the country. She lives in Austin with her husband and son and somehow finds time to also perform Improv comedy.
Emily Glankler
Danny Sanchez
Danny Sanchez has been a teacher and tutor for the past 18 years. He has taught a variety of courses including: US History, World History, Holocaust Studies, and the History of the Vietnam War. For over 12 years his academic focus has been AP® Human Geography. He helped students at Jensen Beach High School exceed the global and state pass rates every single year he taught the course. His Instagram account, @thehumangeoguy, is the most followed account that focuses on AP® Human Geography content. Danny is a graduate of Florida International University where he majored in Social Studies Education.
Danny Sanchez
Jacob Clark
Jacob Clark has been involved with high school social studies since 2007, teaching History, Economics, Government, and Geography classes during that time. His teaching passion and academic interest is AP® Human Geography, a course he has taught the past 12 years, during which his students’ pass rate far exceeded the state and national averages. He has served as an AP® Reader for the past seven years. Jacob also leads a campus-based tutoring program designed to produce National Merit Scholars. Since 2010, he has had a hand in helping over 100 students earn National Merit recognition from Clear Springs High School. An avid golfer and coach, Jacob can frequently be found on the links when away from work. Jacob attended Ball State University and Bowling Green State University, where he studied History and Education. He currently resides in Houston, Texas.
Jacob Clark
Michelle Lindsey
Michelle Lindsey has been teaching high school for over 10 years. She has taught or currently teaches a variety of courses including Debate, Speech, Intensive Reading, 9th- 11th English- both Honors and Remedial, AICE Literature, AP® Seminar, AP® Research, and now AP® Literature. She has been a presenter at the FCTE conference for Florida English teachers and is now the head of the English department for her high school. She has a BA in English and an MA in Writing. She spends her free time hiding from the Florida heat reading books or writing fiction while enjoying the company of her two fur-babies.
Michelle Lindsey
Gina Ruiz-Houston
Gina Ruiz-Houston is a teacher at American Straight A Academy and a part-time professor at Miami Dade College. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of California, Irvine, a teaching degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver, and a Master of Science degree in Marine Sciences from the University of South Florida. In April 2020, she was named the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) Teacher of the Month.