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ARIZONA

2001 Allocation:$122,579;

2002 Allocation: $191,024;

2003 Allocation: $188,524

In Year 1, Arizona provided subsidies to Advanced Placement teachers attending summer institutes in their content area, as well as supporting vertical-training opportunities. The state purchased several class tools and exam review software packages for use by teachers and students and provided $26,353 in exam fee waivers to low-income students around the state. Over 50 students participated in online Advanced Placement courses through APEX Learning. In Year 2 Arizona placed more emphasis on pre-AP activities and on supporting students involved in online Advanced Placement coursework. Year 3 meant a focus on establishing a relationship with other outreach programs, such as Upward Bound and TRIO. Arizona provided Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exam fee waivers for all eligible students in Year 3.

SEA Contact: Jeff Hipskind, Arizona Dept. of Education, (602) 542-7463, jhipski@ade.az.gov

SHEEO Contact: Mark Denke, Arizona Board of Regents, (602) 229-2500, mark.denke@asu.edu


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