1. AVID Excel
An Introduction

2. Essential Question
CORNELL NOTES
TOPIC/OBJECTIVE:
NAME:
CLASS/PERIOD:
DATE:
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
How does AVID Excel support the AVID mission of college readiness for all students?

3. AVID Excel is a
middle school program

4. Our Mission AVID Mission AVID Excel Mission
AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
AVID Excel Mission
To interrupt the path and change the trajectory of long-term ELLs by accelerating language acquisition, developing literacy, and placing the AVID Excel students on the path to high school AVID and college preparatory coursework

5. Characteristics of Long-Term ELLs
Designated ELL for more than 6 years; appear “stuck”
Most born in U.S. and attended all U.S. schools
Orally fluent in English (deceiving!)―BICS
Reading and writing below grade level—lack CALP
Insufficient literacy in primary language; may use an informal version of their primary language
Often disengaged with school; work to stay “invisible”
(From California Tomorrow)

6. AVID Excel Student Profile
US Schools: 4 years or more (as of 6th grade) English Language Proficiency Exam: Intermediate, Early advanced, advanced or recently reclassified (RFEP) ELA Standards Test: Below proficient (basic level)
College Aspirations: Interested in going to college; desire to achieve
ELA Courses: Usually scheduled for general ed. (integrated) ELA courses vs. ELD/ESL/ESOL (designated)

7. Professional Learning
AVID Excel
Professional Learning
AVID Excel Coursework
Biliteracy
Family Connections

8. AVID Excel Course Sequence
7th Grade Summer
7th Grade Elective
8th Grade Summer
8th Grade Elective
9th Grade AVID summer (optional)
AVID Excel Course Sequence
7th and 8th grade summers include community-based experiences.
Curriculum Domains
Reading
Writing
Oral Language
Academic Vocabulary
Study Skills
Self-Determination/Leadership

9. Academic Language Acquisition
AVID Excel Curriculum
AVID Excel Volume 1:
Academic Language Acquisition
Introduction
An Overview of AVID Excel
Student Engagement
Reading
Writing
Oral Language
Academic Vocabulary
AVID Excel Volume 2:
Student Empowerment
Introduction
An Overview of AVID Excel
Student Engagement
Study Skills
Self-Determination and Leadership

10. Unit Themes AVID Excel Curriculum 7th Grade Elective
Taking Control of School: Getting Organized and Impressing Teachers
Taking Charge of My Reading and Writing
Finding My Powerful Voice
Shaping My Future: Exploring Careers
8th Grade Elective
Leading the Way
Charting My Course Toward College
Debating College Issues
Managing Transitions

11. AVID Excel Routines
Scholar Groups

12. AVID Excel Routines
Word Study

13. Academic Language Scripts
AVID Excel Routines
Academic Language Scripts

14. AVID Excel Routines
Language Coaching

15. The Key Focus of AVID Excel
The key focus of AVID Excel is…
Academic language building with AVID strategies for support
AVID Excel is LANGUAGE first!

16. Appropriate Districts for AVID Excel
Underachieving long-term ELL subgroup
Strong AVID program & feeder pattern (middle level to high school)
Commitment to college readiness for ELL students
Resources for curriculum, professional learning, Summer Bridge, tutors (Title I, Title III, LCFF)
AVID Excel District Leader designated (for coaching & program oversight)

17. District Leader Role Collect data in-district
Attend AVID Center Excel DL and Teacher webinars
Attend Summer Institute
Coach implementing sites and teachers during program implementation
Provide Sites with Professional Learning Modules
Work with AVID site team and content area teachers; advocate for ELL students
Support/train the tutors

18. To Think About Now
Who would be the AVID Excel District Leader? What additional district support would be in place?
Which schools and teachers would begin implementing?
Which Summer Institute will you attend?
AVID Excel: 7th Grade Implementation – Excel DL, Site Administrator, and AVID Excel teacher(s)
Academic Language and Literacy: AVID Excel content teachers
How will you arrange your Summer Bridge?
Location, date, time (10 days; 4 hrs/each day), Community partnership

19. To Think About Now Master schedule:
Middle school(s) ready for AVID Excel elective next year? High school ready for increased AVID kids in 2 years?
Schedule AVID Excel to maximize sharing tutors with AVID class(es)
Content teachers designated to support clusters of AVID Excel students in their classes throughout the day

20. To Think About Now Student Recruiting  Early data pool
All 5th/6th graders at Intermediate, Early Adv, Adv, and recently RFEP
In US schools 4+ years
Just below proficient on ELA standards test

21. Essential Question
CORNELL NOTES
TOPIC/OBJECTIVE:
NAME:
CLASS/PERIOD:
DATE:
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
How does AVID Excel support the AVID mission of college readiness for all students?

22. Contact Information