"American Themes in the AP* Classroom" is a four-day seminar that concentrates on the latest trends in American historiography, literature, and composition, and allows experienced U.S. history and English language teachers to hone their skills and keep abreast of trends in their disciplines. The instructors organize this seminar in a fashion similar to other five-day institutes; it is sanctioned by the College Board*, uses AP* materials, and is taught by College Board* certified instructors.

AP* American Themes caters specifically to the experienced teacher who wants to study U.S. history or English language in a subject-centered, interdisciplinary environment. As most students take an AP* class their junior year, "American Themes" will concentrate on AP* U.S. history and AP* English language.

Jason Stacy holds a PhD in American History and teaches at Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville. He is the author of Walt Whitman's Multitudes: Labor Reform and Persona in Whitman's Journalism and the First Leaves of Grass, 1840-1855_. Jason serves as a College Board* consultant, reader, exam leader, and senior auditor. He taught AP* U.S. history for eight years.

Stephen Heller returns to Carleton having completed his 21st year of teaching. A teacher of AP* English Language and Composition at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, IL, Steve also serves on the AP* Language and Composition's Test Development Committee and as a table leader for the same exam. He is also a College Board* consultant for English Vertical Teams and AP* English Language.