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The AVID College Readiness
System: A Discussion of
Comprehensive Strategies
for Student Success June 21, 2013
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Advancement
Via
Individual
Determination
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A schoolwide college readiness system
A structured approach to rigorous curriculum
Direct support structure for first-generation college-goers
Professional development for educators
What is AVID?
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The AVID College Readiness System
AVID Elementary
AVID for Higher
Education
AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
AVID Secondary
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Schoolwide AVID
AVID is schoolwide when a strong AVID
implementation transforms the
Leadership
Systems
Instruction
Culture
of a school ensuring college readiness
for ALL students.
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AVID Center
• A non-profit organization, established in 1980
• Impacts more than 700,000 students annually
• Serves students in 46 states and 16 other countries/territories in more than 4,900 schools and 28 higher education institutions
• Serves 65.5% low-income students
• 50.1% Hispanic/Latino, 20.9% White, 18.4% Black/African American
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AVID aligns with the Common Core
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS AVID
• Are aligned with college and work expectations
• Is focused on preparing students to become college and career ready
• Are clear, understandable, and consistent • Is based on a clear set of 11 Essentials
• Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-over skills
• Provides rigor in the classroom through higher-level thinking activities
• Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards
• Supports the implementation of all state standards in all content areas
• Are informed by other top-performing countries so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society
• Prepares all students for college readiness and success in a global society
• Are evidenced-based • Is based on more than 30 years of data
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How AVID works
Accelerates under-achieving students who have
potential into more rigorous courses
Teaches academic and social skills not targeted in
other classes
Provides intensive support with in-class tutors and a
strong student/teacher relationship
Creates a positive peer group for students
Develops a sense of hope and personal achievement
gained through hard work and determination
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Why AVID works
Empowers students to believe in their academic abilities
Provides a model of rigor with support
Offers meaningful and lasting professional development
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American Indian or
Alaska Native 1% Asian 5%
Black or African
American 16% Filipino
1%
Hispanic or Latino
55%
Multi-Racial (2 or more)
5%
Pacific Islander
1% White (not Hispanic)
16%
Ethnicity
70% qualify for free and reduced-price lunch
Demographics: 2012 AVID seniors
AVID Center. AVID Senior Data Collection. Study of 33,204 AVID Seniors, [Electronic Database]. (2011- 2012).
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AVID Influencers
Mary Catherine Swanson – educator extraordinaire
Dr. Uri Treisman - math innovator
Dr. Carol Dweck – effort-based thinker
Dr. Robert Marzano – instruction innovator
Dr. David Conley – college and career readiness expert
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AVID Students, Prepared for College
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AVID Students, Prepared for College
2011-2012 School Year
Eighth Graders in Algebra 56.6%
Seniors
Took Any AP or IB Class 73.4%
Took Any AP or IB Exam 61.1%
Completed Requirements for 4-Year College 90.8%
Plan to Attend Any College 90.0%
Applied to 4-Year College 89.9%
Accepted to 4-Year College 76.0%
Acceptance rate to 4-year colleges 84.5%
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AVID Implementation Costs: New Districts for One Site
Program Level First Year Implementation
Second Year Implementation
Third Year Implementation
Elementary $14,380 $12,520 $2,490
Middle School $22,540 $13,050 $3,730
High School $23,140 $13,050 $3,730
Higher Education $36,100 $34,410 $15,710
For more information, please see: http://www.avid.org/dl/abo_access/access_15-1.pdf http://www.impact.upenn.edu/members/register/
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Contact Information
AV I D
Works!
Questions?
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