1. AVID Student
Recruitment

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

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

4. 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.

5. 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”

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

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

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. To Access Recruitment Forms: Log on to AVID Center at https://my. avid
To Access Recruitment Forms: Log on to AVID Center at 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 Password: AVID2013
MyAVID
Applications
Interviews
Recommendations
Letters of Acceptance & Regret
Interview Rubrics
More…
AVID EU
Recruitment Power Points
Recruitment Timeline
Recruitment Grid
Teacher Recommendation

14. 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.