The document discusses Lisbon High School's efforts to increase participation in Advanced Placement (AP) courses through open access. It describes how the number of students taking AP courses and exams increased after barriers to entry were removed. Data shows participation grew from 16 students in 2002-2003 to 85 students in 2007-2008, with a corresponding increase in exams taken. The open access policy led to students taking more rigorous coursework across the curriculum.

1. 06/02/09 Changing the Academic Culture by Opening Access to the Advanced Placement Program Patricia Mucenski, MAEd, LCPC-C, NCC NOSCA Conference, Houston, TX 4-13-08

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18. Student Opinions Regarding AP at Lisbon High School 06/02/09 * 80 out of the 85 students in the Advanced Placement Program completed this survey

19. Student Opinions Continued 06/02/09 * 80 out of the 85 students in the Advanced Placement Program completed this survey

20. Post-secondary Plans for the 2008 and 2009 Graduating Classes 06/02/09 * 80 out of the 85 students in the Advanced Placement Program completed this survey

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27. How are we doing all this? 06/02/09

32. Why support Open-Access? 06/02/09

33. Students of course! 06/02/09

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35. Questions or Comments? 06/02/09