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Psychology Teacher Network

The latest issue features an article by Nathan DeWall, PhD, on self-control.

APA Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools: News

National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula
Learning objectives for students and guidance for teaching based on active learning principles.
Guidelines for Preparing High School Psychology Teachers: Course-Based and Standards-Based Approaches
Outlining training models for the preparation of teachers of high school psychology.

APA Committee of Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools
Mission statement, members and staff liaison for the TOPSS committee.

2014 Intel ISEF winners announced
APA awarded seven Special Awards at the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
2014 Academic Achievement in Psychology Students
Certificate winners for 2014.
2014 TOPSS student competition winners announced
The TOPSS Competition for High School Psychology Students had four winners in 2014.
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.

Membership
Become a high school teacher affiliate and enjoy many great benefits!
About TOPSS
TOPSS is the voice of high school psychology teachers within the association.

A collection of TOPSS and other APA resources for teachers of introductory psychology, including curriculum and classroom tools such as:

TOPSS Unit Lesson Plans
Five- to seven-day units that include a procedural timeline, content outline, suggested resources, activities and references.
Local/State Groups for Psychology Teachers
A listing of local, regional or state groups or conferences (workshops) for high school psychology teachers.
Resource Manual for New Teachers of High School Psychology
This resource manual provides resources and helpful suggestions to new psychology teachers.
Videos for high school psychology teachers
Recorded at the 2012 APA/Clark University Workshop and at the 2012 APA Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla.
Psychology Teachers Network (PTN) Newsletter
Articles on research or topics of special interest to teachers of psychology appear in each issue.
Online Psychology Laboratory
Offers students opportunities to participate in studies and engage in data analysis
Workshops and Conferences
Teaching workshops and conferences are great venues for professional development and networking.
Science Fairs, Clubs and Student Research
Students learn the practical applications of psychology by participating in a school psychology club or creating experiments for a science fair.