College Readiness Night October 25, 2016

Welcome and Introductions Director of Advanced Academics, Michelle Kehrwald Lead Teacher/AVID District Director, Collette Davis

College Eligible Completed high school and earned a diploma Completed college/university application Accepted into a college/university

College Ready Met “College Eligible” criteria Does not require non-credit bearing remedial courses Exhibits 21st Century Skills Communication Creativity Critical Thinking Collaboration Self-advocacy Study skills Time management Knowledge of available resources

Advanced Placement vs Dual Credit The AP Program allows students to take college-level courses and exams to potentially earn college credit while still in high school. Dual Credit allows students to simultaneously earn high school and college credit by completing courses at their high school. Description

Advanced Placement vs Dual Credit Taught by high school teachers who have been trained by The College Board*. Each teacher must submit a course syllabus to College Board for approval. Taught by high school teachers who follow the college curriculum for the course. Teachers are required to hold an advanced degree and be credentialed by the community college. Teachers/Instructors

Advanced Placement vs Dual Credit Accepted throughout the nation. See individual college/university for their policy. Accepted at public colleges/universities in Texas. Check with individual college/university for your intended major’s requirements. College/University Acceptance

Advanced Placement vs Dual Credit Ten points added to grade for successful completion of course with a grade of 80 or higher. An additional 5 points are added for receiving a qualifying score on the AP exam. Five points added for successful completion of a Pre-AP course with a grade of 80 or higher. Ten points added to grade for successful completion of course with a grade of 80 or higher. Impact on High School GPA

Learning Community College Readiness Support One teacher per learning community High school college readiness classes that include PSAT/SAT preparation Supports college activities at the high school Supports college culture and readiness at middle schools

Advancement Via Individual Determination

What IS AVID A structured, college readiness system A direct support structure for students K-16 A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor Professional learning for educators

AVID National Demonstration Campus Desert View Middle School

The AVID Student Profile Students With Academic Potential  Average to high test scores 2.0-3.5 GPA  College potential with support Desire and determination Meets One or More of the Following Criteria    First to attend college Historically underserved in four-year colleges Low income Special circumstances

A Sample Week in the AVID Elective Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AVID Curriculum Tutorials Binder Evaluation Field Trips Media Center Speakers Motivational Activities (within block) Combination for Block Schedule Combination for  block schedule

Academic Instruction WICOR: •Writing to learn •Inquiry •Collaboration •Organization •Reading to learn

Planners/Time Management Binders/Organizational Skills Instructional Tools Cornell Note Taking Planners/Time Management           Binders/Organizational Skills AVID Curriculum Library Click to add text

Tutorial Program Collaborative Tutorial Socratic method Costa’s levels of questioning 1 College tutor for every 7 students, per class section

Collaborative Support for the Success of Students

AVID Teaches the “Hidden” Curriculum In AVID students are challenged with rigorous curriculum, but they are also taught: Leadership Skills Study Skills Organizational Skills Goal Setting Student Success Skills Positive Social Skills

Professional Development Summer Institute District Director training Content area PATH trainings Tutor training Regional workshops