english learner college readiness avid excel an introduction
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English Learner College Readiness
AVID ExcelAn Introduction
English Learner College Readiness
Essential Question
What is AVID Excel?
English Learner College Readiness
AVID’s ELCR Initiative
AVID MissionAVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
ELCR MissionTo 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
AccelerationAccessExplicit instructionRe-engagementRelationshipsRole 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)(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 GoalMiddle School
English Learner College Readiness
AVID Excel Student ProfileUS Schools: 4 years or more (as of 6th 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
Content area and AVID Excel teachers • 2 years of targeted PL • Work together to plan
instruction• Ongoing PL/coaching with
AVID Excel District Leader
Language development courses with AVID “overlay”• Summer between 6th & 7th,
7th & 8th, and optional 8th & 9th grades
• 7th grade & 8th 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
7th Grade Summer
7th Grade Yearlong
8th Grade Summer
8th Grade Yearlong
9th Grade AVID summer
(optional)
Common “Strands” Reading Writing Oral Language Academic Vocabulary Study Skills Self-determination/Leadership
7th & 8th 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
What It’s NOT:
AVID Excel Course Sequence
Garden Grove, CA(Original Pilot)5 MS
Riverside, CA(Expanded Pilot)3 MS
Hillsborough, FL2 MS
Menifee, CA3 MS
Tukwila, WA
Vancouver, WA
Mt. Vernon, WA
San Jacinto, CA
Perris, CA
Corona-Norco, CA
Palm Beach, FL
AVID Excel Expansion
2008
2010
2011
2012
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
English Learner College Readiness
Contact Information
(858) 380-4800