1. The Road to College: Rigor, Readiness, and Retention

2. Why focus on creating college-ready students?
An essential investment in democracy
College readiness = work readiness
A meaningful high school diploma
We develop capable, adaptive people

3. What do we do for AVID students?
Provide academic training and leadership opportunities through the AVID elective class
Develop a peer group focused on success in school
Create a focus on college and career planning
Provide skills to make their transitions successful

4. The Mission of AVID
AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

5. What is AVID?
A structured, college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts
A direct support structure for first-generation college goers, grades 4-12
A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by more than 4,000 schools in 45 states and 15 countries
A professional development program providing training throughout the U.S.

6. AVID is… NOT Focused on acceleration Remediation
A ‘learning to learn’ approach
Connected to content
Research-based
Leadership training
Remediation
A “quick fix”
A study hall or
“Whine and
dine”

7. The AVID Student Profile
Students With Academic Potential
Average to high test scores
GPA or higher
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

8. The 11 Essentials What’s necessary for successful implementation
AVID student selection
Voluntary participation
AVID elective class offered during the school day
Rigorous course and study
Writing and reading curriculum

9. The 11 Essentials (Continued)
Inquiry to promote critical reading
Collaboration
Trained tutors
Data collection and analysis
District and school commitment
Active and interdisciplinary site team

14. A Sample Week in the AVID Elective
A/B Daily Schedule
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Guest Speakers
Curriculum days Binder check/Tutorials Motivational Activities
Fieldtrips
A project is assigned each quarter
Cornell Note Taking is used throughout the year
AVID Curriculum includes:
Writing Curriculum
College and Careers
Strategies for Success
AVID Tutorials Include:
Collaborative Study Groups
Writing Groups
Socratic Seminars

15. Meeting the Challenge Develop as readers and writers.
To help all students do rigorous work and meet or exceed high standards in each content area, we must help students:
Develop as readers and writers.
Develop deep content knowledge.
Know content specific strategies for reading, writing, thinking and talking.
Develop habits, skills, and behaviors to use knowledge and skills.