Advancement Via Individual Determination: Addressing the Gap

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Cornell notes Please take the time to set up your Cornell notes. What is AVID? A. Student AVID Transition Day What is AVID and how does it address the achievement gap? the achievement gap? February 2015

Quick-write: Quick-write: What do you already know about AVID? What do you want to know? Write the question in the left hand column of your notes. Then answer the question in the right side of your notes.

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Cornell notes Later on, we will revisit our notes to organize them and write questions and main ideas in the left hand side of your Cornell notes.

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AVID’s Mission:

What is the Achievement Gap? The observed and persistent disparity on a number of educational measures between the performance of groups of students, especially groups defined by gender, race/ ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. a) test scores b) grade point average c) college attendance rate d) drop-out rate e) college completion rates

GAP Roughly20%

GAP Roughly20%

Closing the Gap: Requires high levels of achievement expectations and experiences for all students. Involves equity in education. Includes concentrated, targeted assistance.

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

All six High Schools Nine Junior Highs Elementary Schools include: Edison, Eisenhower Center for Innovation, Hawthorne, Holmes, Jefferson, Lehi, Lowell, Porter, and Stevenson Two AZ Higher Ed. Schools. Where are we?

Three research-based suggestions for addressing the gap: Closing the gap: requires high levels of achievement expectations and experiences for all students. Closing the gap: involves equity in education. Closing the gap: includes concentrated, targeted assistance.

Closing the gap: requires high levels of achievement expectations and experiences for all students. AVID does this through: a)Placing students in the academic middle in a more rigorous course load (with support). b)Professional development for teachers, so they have the tools to help students access more rigorous curriculum instead of lowering standards and rigor. c)Built in accountability for college readiness and preparation through the AVID Site Team Plan and AVID Certification System. d)College readiness skills in elementary classrooms as early as kindergarten. W-I-C-O-R Critical Reading Cornell notes

Closing the gap: involves equity in education. AVID does this through: a)Increasing rigorous (Honors, AP, IB) course offerings on a campus by opening the “gates.” b)Transforming a school’s systems, culture, leadership, and instruction to meet the needs of all students. c)Regular monitoring and improvement of the school’s systems through the AVID Site Team Plan and Schoolwide Coaching tool. d)A schoolwide expectation that all students should be college-ready should they choose to go. Systems Leadership Instruction Culture

Closing the gap: includes concentrated, targeted assistance. (The AVID Elective) AVID does this through: a)Specifically identifying students for the AVID Elective class who are academically capable, yet the least-served in four-year colleges and universities. b)Providing a rigorous college readiness curriculum for all students (starting in elementary) c)Supporting higher standards through tutoring and study skills curriculum. d)Regular monitoring of student progress in the AVID Elective class (weekly grade and binder checks) and regular assessments at the elementary level. e)Involving families. First to attend college Historically underserved in four-year colleges Low income Special circumstances

Most importantly: A student in the academic middle. Not a remedial student. Not an advanced student. Has academic potential: Average to high test scores 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 These are guidelines, but not the rule. The AVID Elective Student Profile

A sample week in the AVID Elective Daily or Block Schedule Curriculum: Writing College and Careers Strategies for Success Critical Reading Tutorials: Collaborative Study Groups Writing Groups Socratic Seminars MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday AVID CurriculumTutorialsAVID CurriculumTutorialsBinder Evaluation Field Trips Media Center Speakers Motivational Activities (within block) Combination for Block Schedule Combination for block schedule

Your role as a 6th grade teacher: You are the one who knows most about your students. You will help us identify at least 10 of your students who fit the AVID profile and fill out the online recommendation form by March 1 st.

AVID Transition Timeline November/December- Feeder school AVID Counselors or Coordinators and AVID District Director will reach out to you with information about the 7 th grade AVID Elective class. February- You will be invited to your AVID feeder Junior High for information on the AVID Elective for 7 th grade or your feeder Junior High Counselor or AVID Coordinator will come to your school. By March 1 st - You will recommend at least 10 students who fit the AVID profile to your feeder Junior High Coordinator by filling out a recommendation form at February- You will assist in helping recommended students register for the 7 th grade AVID Elective. March/April- Junior High counselors or AVID Coordinators may conduct interviews of potential AVID Elective students.

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