English Learner College Readiness AVID Excel An Introduction

English Learner College Readiness Essential Question What is AVID Excel?

English Learner College Readiness AVID’s ELCR Initiative AVID Mission AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. ELCR Mission To ensure that English learner students have full access to AVID and college- preparatory coursework.

English Learner College Readiness AVID’s ELCR Initiative Components: AVID Excel ELL Math & Science Training ELL Write Path book & training Infusion of AVID into ELD courses

English Learner College Readiness Acceleration Access Explicit instruction Re-engagement Relationships Role models & “Believers” Why? Most “stuck” subgroup Require specific support AVID Excel’s Focus: Long-term ELLs

English Learner College Readiness 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)

English Learner College Readiness To interrupt students’ path to long-term ELL status, accelerate their language acquisition, and put them on the path to AVID and college preparatory coursework AVID Excel Goal Middle School

English Learner College Readiness AVID Excel Student Profile US Schools: 4 years or more (as of 6 th grade)—on the way to long- term ELL status English Language Proficiency Exam: Overall intermediate and early advanced ELA Standards Test: Below proficient (or on the bubble)— usually basic College Aspirations: Interested in going to college; desire to achieve ELA Courses: Usually scheduled for general ed. ELA courses (vs. ELD)

Professional Learning AVID Excel Coursework Bi-literacy Family Connection AVID Excel Middle school “pre-AVID” English language development program for long-term ELLs to accelerate academic language acquisition and entrance to AVID and college preparatory course work C ontent area and AVID Excel teachers 2 years of targeted PL 2 years of targeted PL Work together to plan instruction Work together to plan instruction Ongoing PL/coaching with AVID Excel District Leader Ongoing PL/coaching with AVID Excel District Leader Language development courses with AVID “overlay” Summer between 6 th & 7 th, 7 th & 8 th, and optional 8 th & 9 th grades Summer between 6 th & 7 th, 7 th & 8 th, and optional 8 th & 9 th grades 7 th grade & 8 th grade yearlong elective 7 th grade & 8 th grade yearlong elective Workshops for families to build academic language together and support college readiness. AVID Excel is part of AVID “family”—collaboration is encouraged. Explore how heritage language courses can be available to students as pathway to biliteracy & AP language in high school; pursue Seal of Biliteracy

English Learner College Readiness AVID Excel Course Sequence 7 th Grade Summer 7 th Grade Yearlong 8 th Grade Summer 8 th Grade Yearlong 9th Grade AVID summer (optional) Common “Strands”  Reading  Writing  Oral Language  Academic Vocabulary  Study Skills  Self-determination/Leadership 7 th & 8 th grade summers include community-based experiences

KEY FOCUS: Academic language building with AVID strategies for support AVID Excel Course Sequence

English Learner College Readiness AVID for ELL students Is not part of AVID certification Primary focus is LANGUAGE first AVID for ELL students Is not part of AVID certification Primary focus is LANGUAGE first What It’s NOT: AVID Excel Course Sequence

Garden Grove, CA (Original Pilot) 5 MS Riverside, CA (Expanded Pilot) 3 MS Hillsborough, FL 2 MS Menifee, CA 3 MS Tukwila, WA Vancouver, WA Mt. Vernon, WA San Jacinto, CA Perris, CA Corona-Norco, CA Palm Beach, FL AVID Excel Expansion

English Learner College Readiness Increased motivation, resilience, engagement, & academic risk-taking Increased oral language use in formal register College preparatory course enrollment in HS AVID elective acceptance in HS Fewer D’s & F’s (based on comparison group) Accelerated movement on CELDT (CA English Language Development Test) Increase in performance levels on CST ELA (CA Standards Test) Preliminary research (pilot sites) shows… …longitudinal data will give us ELL redesignation rate; HS graduation rate; college preparatory course completion; college application and acceptance rate

English Learner College Readiness Underachieving long-term ELL subgroup Strong AVID reputation & feeder pattern (middle level to high school) Commitment to college readiness for ELL students Resources for curriculum, professional learning, summer courses, tutors (Title I, III, EIA funds, & grants, GEAR UP) AVID Excel District Leader designated (for coaching & program oversight) Appropriate Districts for AVID Excel

English Learner College Readiness Jan-March Student recruitment Teacher selection Master schedule planning AVID Excel Summer Bridge planning Spring Teacher training (2 days in April/May) Family engagement AVID Excel Summer Bridge planning Summer AVID Excel Summer Bridge Teacher training (2 days in summer) Fall planning Beginning Implementation Timeline

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