2012 TOPSS Scholars Essay Competition
Deadline: March 5, 2012.
Participate in a National Survey
All high school psychology teachers are invited to participate in an APA survey
on who is teaching high school psychology & issues or trends important to the field.
Psychology Teacher Network
Publications
Fall 2011 issue features an article by Joseph Aponte, PhD, on the future of psychological research, education, and practice.
Revised National Standards for High School Psychology
Revised National Standards (APA, 2011) are now available online.
APA Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools: News
2012 APA TOPSS Excellence in Teaching Awards
Deadline: March 15, 2012
The TOPSS Teaching Awards recognize outstanding psychology teachers.Professional Development Awards for High School Psychology Teachers
Deadline: April 15, 2012
Apply for funding from the American Psychological Foundation (APF).High School Psychology Teacher Network Grants
Deadline: May 1, 2012
Apply for funding from the American Psychological Foundation (APF).2012 TOPSS Scholars Essay Competition Question Announced
There will be four winners, each of whom will receive a $250 award for the 2012 APA TOPSS Scholars Essay Competition. Submissions must be submitted by March 5, 2012.Revised National Standards for High School Psychology
Revised National Standards (APA, 2011) are now available online.
Features
Teaching Resources
A collection of resources for teachers of introductory psychology.National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula
Learning objectives for students and guidance for teaching based on active learning principles.Workshops and Conferences
Teaching workshops and conferences are great venues for professional development and networking.
Committee
APA Committee of Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools
Mission statement, members and staff liason for the Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools Committee.
APA Historical Database
Join TOPSS
Membership
Become a High School Teacher Affiliate and enjoy many great benefits!About TOPSS
The mission of TOPSS is to promote introductory and advanced high school psychology, meet curricular needs of secondary school teachers, and provide opportunities for high school students to be recognized and rewarded for their academic excellence.
Featured Resources
TOPSS Unit Lesson Plans
Five to seven day units that include a procedural timeline, content outline, suggested resources, activities and references.Psychology Teachers Network (PTN) Newsletter
Articles on research or topics of special interest to teachers of psychology appear in each issue.APA Website Toolbar for Psychology Teachers
Includes links to APA's most relevant and practical content, tools and feeds.TOPSS Minority Recruiting Project
Aims to encourage and motivate minority high school students to consider pursuing psychology as a career and facilitate meetings with role models and mentors.Online Psychology Laboratory
Offers students opportunities to participate in studies and engage in data analysis.
Students
2011 Academic Achievement in Psychology Students
TOPSS congratulates high school students recognized for academic achievement.2011 TOPSS Poster Competition Winners
Winners of the 2011 TOPSS Poster Competition for High School Psychology Students2011 Intel ISEF Winners
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winners.Join APA as a Student Affiliate
Become a High School Student Affiliate and enjoy many great benefits!The APA supports student research through the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and through ISEF-affiliated regional science fairs.