Jan 04, 2016
Advancement Via Individual Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID): Determination (AVID):
Preparing a Diverse Group of Preparing a Diverse Group of Students for AP SuccessStudents for AP Success
A College Board Southwestern Regional A College Board Southwestern Regional Meeting Pre-conference SessionMeeting Pre-conference Session
Presented byPresented byDr. Charles Powell, The University of Texas at AustinDr. Charles Powell, The University of Texas at Austin
andandDr. Karen M. Watt, The University of Texas Pan Dr. Karen M. Watt, The University of Texas Pan
AmericanAmerican
What is AVID?What is AVID?
AVID is an academic elective. AVID students enroll in an
intensive of courses Students learn explicit skills for
success in these more rigorous courses. Trained college tutors lead group tutorials in
core subject areas.
Support structure for students in the “middle”:
What is AVID?What is AVID?
AVID site team attends week-long Summer Institute
Site team coordinates implementation of AVID on the campus
District director receives two years of intensive training on coordinating the program
AVID schools go through guided self-review via the AVID certification process
Professional development support for educators
Places low-achieving students in Places low-achieving students in rigorous curriculum and gives rigorous curriculum and gives
them them the support to achieve the support to achieve thereintherein
Provides the explicit “hidden Provides the explicit “hidden curriculum” of schoolscurriculum” of schools
Constructing School Success: The Consequences
of Untracking Low Achieving Students, Mehan et al, 1996
Why AVID WorksWhy AVID Works
Provides a team of students for Provides a team of students for positive peer identificationpositive peer identification
Redefines teacher’s role as that Redefines teacher’s role as that of of student advocatestudent advocate
Constructing School Success:
The Consequences of Untracking
Low Achieving Students, Mehan et al, 1996
Why AVID WorksWhy AVID Works
Focuses on academic success of low-achieving students as a school-wide issue, with significant portions of the school culture mobilized toward their success
Constructing School Success:
The Consequences of Untracking
Low Achieving Students, Mehan et al, 1996
Why AVID WorksWhy AVID Works
The (11) AVID EssentialsThe (11) AVID Essentials
1. Selection (of students)
2. Participation (of students and staff)
3. Scheduling (school commitment)
4. Rigor (advanced courses)
5. Writing (strong, relevant writing curriculum)
6. Inquiry (basis of instruction)
7. Collaboration (basis of instruction) & Reading
8. Tutorials (college tutors)
9. Data (collected and analyzed)
10. Resources (school is committed to ongoing staff development)
11. Site Team (interdisciplinary)
Essential 1. Student Selection: Essential 1. Student Selection: The AVID Student ProfileThe AVID Student Profile
2.0 – 3.5 Grade Averages in Regular Classes College Potential with Support Test Scores Are Passing or Borderline Desire and Determination
Low SES Historically Under-represented in
Pre-AP®, AP™, and College Enrollment First in Family to Attend College
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Essential 2: ParticipationEssential 2: Participation Students must be willing to participate. All
AVID candidates are interviewed. Parents and students must sign an AVID contract.
School Administrator must be willing to participate and financially support AVID.
Site team members must agree to participate and be willing to be advocates for AVID students. Site team members are campus leaders.
Essential 3: SchedulingEssential 3: Scheduling The AVID elective class is scheduled The AVID elective class is scheduled
during the regular school day.during the regular school day. AVID students are scheduled into rigorous AVID students are scheduled into rigorous
courses.courses. AVID site team counselor is an advocate AVID site team counselor is an advocate
for AVID students.for AVID students. Experienced AVID campuses Experienced AVID campuses
have multiple sections of AVIDhave multiple sections of AVID
The AVID Elective CourseThe AVID Elective Course Grades 6-12 with grade-specific curriculum Required for all AVID students Taught by trained AVID teacher AVID materials support (“AVID Libraries”) Course provides students with skills to help
them succeed in college-preparatory classes Tutoring takes place at least 2X weekly in
AVID class
FridayFriday
Avid Avid CurriculumCurriculum
TutorialsTutorials
Binder EvaluationBinder Evaluation
Field TripsField TripsMedia CenterMedia CenterSpeakersSpeakers
MotivationalMotivational ActivitiesActivities
*(within block)*(within block)
TTuueessddaayyMondayMonday WWeeddnneessddaayy ThursdayThursday
*Combination*Combinationforfor
Block ScheduleBlock Schedule
A SAMPLE WEEK IN THEA SAMPLE WEEK IN THE AAVVIIDD ELECTIVEELECTIVE
Daily or BlockDaily or Block** ScheduleSchedule
AVID TutorialsAVID Tutorials•• Collaborative Study GroupsCollaborative Study Groups•• Writing GroupsWriting Groups•• Socratic SeminarsSocratic Seminars
AVID Curriculum includes:AVID Curriculum includes:•• Writing CurriculumWriting Curriculum•• College and CareersCollege and Careers•• Strategies for SuccessStrategies for Success
*Combination*Combinationforfor
Block ScheduleBlock Schedule
TutorialsTutorials Avid Avid CurriculumCurriculum
Essential 4: RigorEssential 4: Rigor
AVID students must be scheduled into rigorous courses (sequence leading to AP enrollment).
Rigor is often defined by the campus (pre-AP, accelerated, etc.).
AVID students are expected to graduate on the Recommended Plan or higher
Essentials 5-7: WICR StrategiesEssentials 5-7: WICR StrategiesWriting, Inquiry, Collaboration, & ReadingWriting, Inquiry, Collaboration, & Reading
Writing: - Cornell Notes - Learning Logs- Writing to Learn
Inquiry: - Skillful, Open-Ended Questioning- High-level Questioning Techniques - Socratic Seminars
Collaboration- Study Groups- Collaborative Activities- Tutoring
Reading
First & Last NameClass Title
PeriodDate
Topic
Questions,Subtitles,Headings,Etc.
Class Notes(Cornell Style)
A 3 to 4 sentence summary across the bottom, in the Summary section.
2 1/2”
Sample Cornell Notes:
9th grade Biology
Sample C
ornell Notes
:
Physics
Sample
Cornell
Notes:
Mathematics
Costa’s Levels of Questioning Costa’s Levels of Questioning (Inquiry)(Inquiry)
Level One: Define, describe, identify, list, name, observe, recite, scan
Level Two: analyze, compare, contrast, group, infer, sequence, synthesize
Level Three:apply a principle, evaluate, hypothesize, imagine, judge, predict, speculate
CollaborationCollaboration
Collaborative Grouping:Collaborative Grouping: AVID Students work in collaborative groups
to problem solve. Individual accountability Positive interdependence Shared leadership Responsibility for one another Social skills necessary for task completion Teacher/tutor observes and intervenes
Essential 8: Essential 8: Inquiry-Based Inquiry-Based TutoringTutoring
Subject-specific tutoring takes place during AVID elective class two days per week
Tutors are generally college students Tutors receive training in inquiry process Tutors provide additional instructional
support as well as serve as role models
Tutorial SessionsTutorial Sessions• Focus on long-term
learning rather than on immediate completion of homework
• Students bring specific problems and questions to sessions (level 2 and level 3)
• Atmosphere is non-threatening and safe for questioning
• Multi-level students are given ways to work together
• Students are directed toward writing in all subject areas
• Sessions conclude with an informal writing (reflection) of what was learned, covered or accomplished
Sample Tutorial
Request Form
Binder OrganizationBinder OrganizationPurpose: to assist student in
improving his/her organizational skills
Binder includes class notes and materials from all subjects, calendars, assignments logs and tutorial logs
Binder is graded once a week by the tutors
Assignment Log:
A Binder Requirement
Essential 9: Collecting and Essential 9: Collecting and Analyzing AVID Student DataAnalyzing AVID Student Data
AVID campus personnel collect student data and report to AVID Center
Data is used to increase student performance
Data is used to support funding continuation (campus, district, and beyond)
Data is used to expand and refine AVID programs
Essential 10: ResourcesEssential 10: Resources AVID administrators identify resources for
program costs (CSRD or other funds; includes technical support, professional development, tutors, and college visits)
Commitment to implementation of the 11 essentials and certification process
Commitment to ongoing staff development (Summer Institute and local training)
CertificationCertification Focus is continuous improvement. Based on AVID Essentials – identified
through research. Site teams perform a self review based on a
common rubric used throughout the state. Program receives additional external
review to determine recommendations for strengths and improvement.
Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development One-week summer institutes for AVID Site Team Monthly AVID site-team meetings support
collaboration as a key component of professional development.
AP equity and program evaluation On-going program evaluation and
research. Administrator and teacher leadership
development.
District DirectorDistrict Director Supports implementation throughout district Receives four weeks of training over
two years on details of supporting AVID
First two years of implementation supported by days from a trained consultant
Ongoing statewide network of district directors (phone, e-mail, and in person)
Essential 11: Essential 11: The AVID Site TeamThe AVID Site Team
Includes AVID Coordinator (often the AVID elective teacher) Includes lead teachers in each foundation content
area Includes campus administrator (preferably the
principal) Includes counselor Team meets at least monthly to help coordinate
implementation of and support for the AVID program Team works to increase faculty awareness about AVID
methodologies and goals
AVID is All About…AVID is All About… Rigor High Standards for All
Students College Preparation Strategies that Work in Every
Classroom Academic and Social Support
Keys to AVID ImplementationKeys to AVID Implementation Lead with a coordinator and an administrator who
both believe in the goals of the program. Clarify the goals of the program for school faculty
and gain their input and support. Select an interdisciplinary AVID site team. Identify and commit resources for program costs. Identify and recruit students. Schedule class and students. Recruit and hire tutors. Site team attends Summer Institute. Begin implementation of elective class.
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