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Advancement Via Individual Determination Information Session

AVID’s mission AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

Missions Toward a Common Goal Jenks Public Schools, inspired by a tradition of excellence, is committed to the shared responsibility of preparing all learners for productive, responsible citizenship in an ever-changing world. AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

Why AVID? College Completion Rates Average student 56% AVID students 89% Reasons Given for Not Completing College Not being prepared for the rigors of academic work Juggling demands of study, work, family, etc. Cost

What is AVID? A structured college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts A direct support structure for first- generation college goers, grades K-16 A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor THIS SEEMS TO FALL INTO THE CATEGORY OF WHAT WE DO ((vs. what we ARE): A professional development program providing training throughout the world

What is AVID? A non-profit, college readiness system A support structure for students who have the potential to be successful in college but may lack some necessary skills For elementary through postsecondary grade levels A schoolwide approach to rigorous curriculum Professional development for educators Adopted by approximately 4,800 schools in 48 states and 16 countries/territories, reaching more than 425,000 students More than 30 years, AVID has become one of the most successful college- preparatory programs for low-income, underserved students A direct support structure for first- generation college goers, grades 4-12 A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by approximately A professional development program providing training throughout the U.S.

Where in the world is AVID? [FROM SLIDE 3]: adopted by more than 4,800 schools in 48 states and 16 countries *Numbers as of 10/1/11

The AVID Elective student profile Has academic potential Average to high test scores 2.0-3.5 GPA College potential with support Desire and determination

The AVID Elective student profile Meets one or more of the following criteria: First to attend college Historically underserved in four-year colleges Low income Special circumstances Meets one or more of the following criteria:

The 11 Essentials AVID student selection Voluntary participation AVID elective class offered during the school day Rigorous course of study Strong, relevant writing and reading curriculum What is necessary for successful implementation?

The 11 Essentials Inquiry to promote critical thinking Collaboration as a basis of instruction Trained tutors Data collection and analysis District and school commitment Active, interdisciplinary site team

WICOR Writing Writing process (prewrite to final draft) Respond, revise Edit, final draft Cornell Notes Quickwrites Learning logs, journals Cornell Notes for class lectures and for textbook

WICOR Inquiry Skilled questioning Socratic Seminars Quickwrites/discussions Critical-thinking activities Writing questions Open-minded activities

WICOR Collaboration Group projects Response/edit/revision groups Collaboration activities Tutorials Study groups Jigsaw activities Read-arounds

WICOR Organization Tools Methods Binders Calendars, planners, agendas Graphic organizers Methods Focused note-taking system Tutorials, study groups Project planning, SMART goals Organization is: Managing materials and practicing methodical study habits Planning and prioritizing school, work, and social tasks Engaging in mental preparation and goal-setting Strategically and intentionally taking responsibility for one’s own learning Students who organize: 1.    Develop and use processes, procedures and tools to study effectively. 2.    Manage their time through prioritizing and goal-setting 3.    Are prepared for courses, participate during instruction and interact with instructors 4.    Self-direct, self-evaluate, self-monitor, self-advocate

WICOR Reading SQ5R (Survey, Question, Read, Record, Recite, Review, Reflect) KWL (What I Know; What to Learn; Learned) Reciprocal teaching “Think-alouds” Text structure Critical reading

A sample week in the AVID Elective Daily or Block Schedule 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 Curriculum: Writing College and Careers Strategies for Success Critical Reading Tutorials: Collaborative Study Groups Writing Groups Socratic Seminars

Four-Year Curriculum 9th Grade Organization and Note-taking 10th Grade Academic Reading and Writing 11th Grade College Entrance Exams (ex.: ACT) 12th Grade College and Scholarship Applications NOTE: Last year’s senior class received $279,854 in scholarships! Adopted by approximately 4,800 schools in 48 states and 16 countries/territories, reaching more than 425,000 students More than 30 years, AVID has become one of the most successful college- preparatory programs for low-income, underserved students A direct support structure for first- generation college goers, grades 4-12 A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by approximately A professional development program providing training throughout the U.S.

What is academic rigor? Rigor is the goal of helping students develop the capacity to understand content that is complex, ambiguous, provocative, and personally or emotionally challenging. Taking rigorous courses opens doors! Source: Teaching What Matters Most; Standards and Strategies for Raising Student Achievement, by Strong, Silver and Perini, ASCD, 2001

Why Rigor? Rigorous curriculum is a greater factor in determining college graduation rates than class standing, standardized test scores, or grade point average. From: Answers in the Tool Box: Academic Intensity, Attendance Patterns, and Bachelor's Degree Attainment (1999) by Clifford Adelman, Senior Research Analyst, U.S. Dept. of Ed.

Meeting the challenge Develop as readers and writers Develop deep content knowledge Know content specific strategies for reading, writing, thinking, and talking Develop habits, skills, and behaviors to use knowledge and skills To help all students do rigorous work and meet or exceed high standards in each content area, we must help students:

More than 30 years of success In just over 30 years, AVID has become one of the most successful college-preparatory programs for low-income, underserved students, and today reaches more than 425,000 students in approximately 4,800 schools in 48 states and 16 other countries/territories. AVID also has students in 24 postsecondary institutions. Since 1990, more than 110,000 AVID students have graduated from high school and planned to attend college.

Judi Thorn District Director Shelli Temple Site Coordinator judi.thorn@jenksps.org 918-299-4411, ext. 2351 Shelli Temple Site Coordinator shelli.temple@jenksps.org 918-299-4411, ext. 3110 Other contacts listed on Page 2 of packet.