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Applications Open for 2022!
Above: Public Speaking students receive feedback from Dr. Elizabeth Scherman on the UC Berkeley campus (2017)
ATDP plans the return of on-site courses in addition to continuing remote offerings
We are excited to announce that our application materials for this upcoming summer are now available at atdp.berkeley.edu! You can access information specific to each of our programs at the links below.
How will the pandemic affect ATDP this year? Read our COVID update, and check our news page frequently as campus policies shift in response to public health circumstances and guidelines.
Elementary Division
July 11 - July 29, 2022 (3 weeks)
Completing grades K - 6
Choose on-site or online
Secondary Division
June 21 - July 29, 2022 (6 weeks)
Completing grades 7 - 11
Choose on-site or online
Explorations
June 21 - July 29, 2022
1 day/week for 1-3 weeks
For all grades
Students are no longer required to attend SD or ED to apply!
Catalog & application to be announced later this spring
Please share this newsletter with friends and family who might be interested in our summer classes.
Have Questions? Ask us!
Drop-In Info Session: Wed. February 23
The ATDP staff will be hosting a public drop-in session on Zoom for any community members, families, or students interested about our 2022 programs. We’re happy to help with applications, answer questions, or just chat!
Above: Samuel Pierce (ATDP staff) meets parents and curious community members during a Zoom drop-in session (2021)
Date: Wednesday, February 23
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Pacific)
Drop in any time during the session!
Zoom link:
https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/96147170721
Please note:
- Zoom meetings hosted by UC Berkeley require participants to be logged into a Zoom account. Any Zoom account (free, enterprise, school) is fine. (Get a free account here.)
- This drop-in session is public. ATDP staff will take all reasonable precautions to screen and monitor the session for inappropriate use.
Pathway Scholars forge ahead
Please consider donating to ATDP's new scholarship fund during Cal's Big Give this spring
Last summer introduced our new Pathway Scholarship, partnering with Bay Area schools to identify outstanding candidates with financial need. This award is donor-funded, and provides additional support beyond ATDP’s limited financial aid budget.
In our first year, we were able to provide eight scholars each with one ATDP course, completely cost-free. UC Berkeley's Big Give fundraising event—typically held in March—is a chance for families to help us increase that number in 2022!
We hope you'll keep an eye out for the Big Give announcement this spring!
Now Accepting Applications for Secondary Division TA Interns
ATDP is a learning community, and teaching assistants are highly valued ambassadors. In many ATDP classes, teaching assistant interns act as role models, facilitate student learning, and build community. Prospective TAs can apply to the program through a form on our website.
Please note that most successful applicants come recommended by their former instructors or have been in contact with their instructors about the TA intern role.
ATDP Faculty Director begins term as APA President
Back in November of 2020, we shared the exciting news that ATDP's Faculty Director, Dr. Frank C. Worrell (pictured at right), was elected president of the American Psychological Association (APA). Professor Worrell has recently begun his term of service, and we hope you will join us in wishing him an illustrious and productive year!
Masason Foundation applications available this month
The Masason Foundation provides funding for talented young people to pursue opportunities that support their ambitious, humanistic goals. The application process is highly selective. The Foundation recently published information about its program, application, and briefing session for the 2022 cohort ("Generation 6"); apps open on January 18.
If you or any talented students you know have a specific passion that aims for a brighter future, we encourage you to check it out!
