Identify how AP content and skills are developed within and across the course projects.
Apply Project Based Learning design elements and teaching practices with example models.
Adapt and prepare to implement the projects with your students.
Identify where AP projects connect to DECA competitive event formats.

The institute is facilitated by DECA advisors who are also trained AP BPF consultants, so the experience remains true to APSI expectations while making the DECA-to-AP connections clear and usable. Participants will leave with practical, classroom-ready strategies and a DECA-aligned event planning approach that can be used immediately with students and chapter programming. The projects in the series drive student learning of content and skills outlined in the AP course framework.
Interested advisors need to fill out this form. After that, you'll receive a notification to officially apply for the AP Participant Grant, which covers the tuition (registration fee).
Register to connect with a community of AP BPF educators and DECA advisors using PBL to build both AP understanding and DECA readiness. The registration fee includes both the 30 contact hours during the AP Summer Institute and the subsequent contact hours for attending the online support sessions during the school year. Learn more about APSI on this page.
No registration will go through DECA Inc. or College Board.
The AP Project Based Learning Series provides the opportunity to attend professional learning throughout the school year. The series includes:
You can receive continuing education units (CEUs) for attending the AP Summer Institute and may receive additional CEUs for attending support sessions throughout the year.