AVID Student Recruitment.

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AVID Student Recruitment

AVID Center’s Mission “…to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society”

The AVID Student Profile Students With Academic Potential 5-9 TerraNova Stanines (Read, Lang, Math) 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

AVID Student Profile Qualitative Factors Able to Complete Four-Year University Requirements Hard worker Collaborative in Nature Positive Attitude Possess Desire and Determination In addition to the academic requirements, there are the traits of an AVID student which are not quite as easy to identify on paper. This is why the teacher recommendations and student interview are critical to the selection process.

AVID Student Profile Qualitative Factors “I can do school” “I can find resources” “I like brain sweat” “I have a plan” “I bounce back” “I trust my team”

Recruitment Process Obtain Quantitative Data Terra Nova (stanines 5-9 in reading, language arts and math) or state test scores (average to high) GPA (2.0-3.5)

Recruitment Process Mail Eligibility Packet Student and Parent Application Parent Letter Information Pamphlet

Recruitment Process Obtain Qualitative Data on Students Who Returned Applications Teacher Recommendations Student Interview Student Name (Last Name, First Name) Has College Potential with Support Willing to Work Hard Can Succeed in Courses of Rigor Works Well in Groups Open to New Ideas & Practice Does Not Give up Easily Turns in Home-work Would be an Asset to AVID Other Aspect or Quality Explain Total Student Score Last Name, First Name 2 1 11

Recruitment Process Mail: Letters of Acceptance/Briefing Invitation or Letters of Regret

Recruitment Process Reader’s Theater -Family Workshop Book Conduct Parent Briefing (this may be done before or after letters are sent out depending on need to publicize the program) AVID 30 Year Retrospective (Can be located on avid.org under “Blog and Media” tab, click on “Media” and scroll down you do not need a password to access) Parent, Student, or Teacher Testimonials Reader’s Theater -Family Workshop Book Question and Answer Session

Video Clip AVID… Celebrating 30 Years (2010) Celebrating AVID's 30th anniversary and highlights important organizational milestones throughout the past three decades This video is located on avid.org under the “Blog and Media” tab, click on “Media” and scroll down. (You do not need a password to access) Source: AVID Website, 2010 11

Recruitment Process Student Schedules Ensure students are scheduled in the AVID elective Ensure students are scheduled in appropriate courses of rigor

To Access Recruitment Forms: Log on to AVID Center at https://my. avid To Access Recruitment Forms: Log on to AVID Center at https://my.avid.ord and follow Community>File Sharing>Secondary>AVID Elective Resources and Beyond>Essential 01-Student Selection. In addition you can access our AVID EU website at http://avideurope.eportalnow.net. Password: AVID2013 MyAVID Applications Interviews Recommendations Letters of Acceptance & Regret Interview Rubrics More… AVID EU Recruitment Power Points Recruitment Timeline Recruitment Grid Teacher Recommendation

Lessons Learned Don’t try to “save” students with behavior and attendance problems. Don’t let students be simply placed into the AVID class. Don’t let parents pressure the coordinator, counselors, or administrator to accept students into the program.