the intro psych academy
Short on time to design the course you really want? Not quite sure where to start?
The Intro Psych Academy helps teachers make psychology transformational — with real science and real impact. From overload to outcome — in a day!
The Introductory Psychology Academy will take place November 6-7 at the Oregon State University Portland Center in Portland, Oregon.
We’ll kick things off with a Welcome Dinner at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday evening—a chance to get to know each other before diving into the work on Friday, which will be a full day of engaging sessions.
Book your room at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, conveniently located next to our meeting site at Oregon State University in Portland. Registration for the hotel is only $109/night (yes, spend an extra night and explore OR and the city). Click here to book.
The Academy
The Introductory Psychology Academy (IPA) trains teachers of Introductory Psychology to provide the highest quality of evidence-based transformational psychology education to students. We, Regan and Garth, have been working with Introductory Psychology collectively for over 40 years. We were the co-chairs of APA's Intro Psych Initiative and the co-editors of the book "Transforming Introductory Psychology". We have worked hard to find solutions to the problems that teachers face in the Intro Psych course. The IPA is where we give our answers.
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Welcome to The Academy!
What We Do
The Introductory Psychology Academy (IPA) is a hands-on workshop led by Regan and Garth that offers fresh ways to think about course design, your students, and your teaching identity. Each session focuses on practical solutions to the biggest challenges in teaching Intro Psych—like too much content, too little time, and limited training for instructors (Richmond et al., 2025).
Inviting Instructors, Departments, and Colleges
Skilled Instructors + Engaged Students = Retained Students​
The Introductory Psychology course may be the most important course that a student can take. At the core of the curriculum are lifelong skills like critical thinking, statistical reasoning, and the science of learning. A well-designed Intro Course will make students successful in other classes and on their way toward a degree. It can both capture and prepare a student for education.
Instructors: Get Academy Certified!
Watch this 2-minute invitation video from Regan Gurung and Garth Neufeld sharing the advantages of becoming Academy-certified with the Introductory Psychology Academy.
Here's a brief overview of the benefits that are included in the certification:
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The Intro Psych Academy certification preparation package (before we get together)
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The Intro Psych Academy training & certification (in-person, all-day workshop)
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Ongoing access to our (existing and future) Intro Psych Academy frameworks, exemplars, assignments, and resources to grow your pedagogy (coming)
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Dedicated coaching check-ins
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Membership in a community of other educators committed to growth
What IPA Attendees Are Saying
Register for
Intro Psych Academy 2025
Meet the Team
Co-Chairs of APA’s Introductory Psychology Initiative
Intro Psych Coast-to-Coast:
A Virtual Gathering, will be held on
JANUARY 17, 2025
OUR PLAN
January 17, 2025
08:45 AM
WELCOME
Garth & Bridgette
09:00 AM
KEYNOTE
Angela Duckworth
10:00 AM
OUR TEACHERS
Round 1 Demonstrations
11:00 AM
15 MINUTE BREAK
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11:15 AM
OUR TEACHERS
Round 2 Demonstrations
12:15 PM
KEYNOTE
Susan Nolan
