SpringBoard
Rigor and readiness for AP® and college success
SpringBoard is a unique, comprehensive program that enables students to build the skills and understanding they need for success in AP courses and college-level work. This powerful program provides rigorous English and mathematics lessons for students in grades 6-12.
SpringBoard provides educators with tools and resources that build students' critical thinking skills in reading, writing, and mathematics via:
- Student work-texts
- Teacher editions
- Professional development
- Formative assessments
- SpringBoard Online
This instructional system clearly maps what successful students should know and be able to do at each grade level to succeed in AP courses and college. SpringBoard uses a systematic approach to:
- Increase rigor in the curriculum
- Improve diversity in AP courses
- Prepare students to succeed in AP and college courses
- Challenge and engage all students
Flexibility. Standards alignment. Equity.
All SpringBoard courses are based on the renowned College Board Standards for College Success™ and correlate to state standards and most textbooks.
SpringBoard English is a core instructional framework and easily integrates other resources. Educators use SpringBoard Mathematics to provide critical context for major mathematical concepts.
With SpringBoard, ELL and students in Special Education programs have the opportunity to succeed in a rigorous academic environment. SpringBoard provides the opportunity for all students to continue making significant achievement gains while preparing for more advanced studies.
What do 22 of the nation's largest districts have in common?
They're all using SpringBoard to address key objectives for rigor, diversity in AP courses, and effective college preparation. Today, more than 7,000 teachers and 600,000 students are involved in SpringBoard courses, and that number grows significantly each year.
22 of the nation's 100 largest school districts use SpringBoard:
- Atlanta Public Schools, GA
- Broward County Public Schools, FL
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC
- Cherry Creek Schools, CO
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- DeKalb County School System, GA
- Denver Public Schools, CO
- Detroit Public Schools, MI
- District of Columbia Public Schools, DC
- Duval County Public Schools, FL
- Fort Worth Independent School District, TX
- Greenville County Schools, SC
- Guilford County Schools, NC
- Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
- Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, TN
- Mobile County Public School System, AL
- New York City Department of Education, NY
- Orange County Public Schools, FL
- Palm Beach County Public Schools, FL
- San Antonio Independent School District, TX
- San Diego Unified School District, CA
- Volusia County Public Schools, FL
Request information about SpringBoard reference sites near you.
Contact your College Board regional office.