Advancement Via Individual Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID): Determination (AVID):

Preparing a Diverse Group of Preparing a Diverse Group of Students for AP SuccessStudents for AP Success

A College Board Southwestern Regional A College Board Southwestern Regional Meeting Pre-conference SessionMeeting Pre-conference Session

Presented byPresented byDr. Charles Powell, The University of Texas at AustinDr. Charles Powell, The University of Texas at Austin

andandDr. Karen M. Watt, The University of Texas Pan Dr. Karen M. Watt, The University of Texas Pan

AmericanAmerican

What is AVID?What is AVID?

AVID is an academic elective. AVID students enroll in an

intensive of courses Students learn explicit skills for

success in these more rigorous courses. Trained college tutors lead group tutorials in

core subject areas.

Support structure for students in the “middle”:

What is AVID?What is AVID?

AVID site team attends week-long Summer Institute

Site team coordinates implementation of AVID on the campus

District director receives two years of intensive training on coordinating the program

AVID schools go through guided self-review via the AVID certification process

Professional development support for educators

Places low-achieving students in Places low-achieving students in rigorous curriculum and gives rigorous curriculum and gives

them them the support to achieve the support to achieve thereintherein

Provides the explicit “hidden Provides the explicit “hidden curriculum” of schoolscurriculum” of schools

Constructing School Success: The Consequences

of Untracking Low Achieving Students, Mehan et al, 1996

Why AVID WorksWhy AVID Works

Provides a team of students for Provides a team of students for positive peer identificationpositive peer identification

Redefines teacher’s role as that Redefines teacher’s role as that of of student advocatestudent advocate

Constructing School Success:

The Consequences of Untracking

Low Achieving Students, Mehan et al, 1996

Why AVID WorksWhy AVID Works

Focuses on academic success of low-achieving students as a school-wide issue, with significant portions of the school culture mobilized toward their success

Constructing School Success:

The Consequences of Untracking

Low Achieving Students, Mehan et al, 1996

Why AVID WorksWhy AVID Works

The (11) AVID EssentialsThe (11) AVID Essentials

1. Selection (of students)

2. Participation (of students and staff)

3. Scheduling (school commitment)

4. Rigor (advanced courses)

5. Writing (strong, relevant writing curriculum)

6. Inquiry (basis of instruction)

7. Collaboration (basis of instruction) & Reading

8. Tutorials (college tutors)

9. Data (collected and analyzed)

10. Resources (school is committed to ongoing staff development)

11. Site Team (interdisciplinary)

Essential 1. Student Selection: Essential 1. Student Selection: The AVID Student ProfileThe AVID Student Profile

2.0 – 3.5 Grade Averages in Regular Classes College Potential with Support Test Scores Are Passing or Borderline Desire and Determination

Low SES Historically Under-represented in

Pre-AP®, AP™, and College Enrollment First in Family to Attend College

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Essential 2: ParticipationEssential 2: Participation Students must be willing to participate. All

AVID candidates are interviewed. Parents and students must sign an AVID contract.

School Administrator must be willing to participate and financially support AVID.

Site team members must agree to participate and be willing to be advocates for AVID students. Site team members are campus leaders.

Essential 3: SchedulingEssential 3: Scheduling The AVID elective class is scheduled The AVID elective class is scheduled

during the regular school day.during the regular school day. AVID students are scheduled into rigorous AVID students are scheduled into rigorous

courses.courses. AVID site team counselor is an advocate AVID site team counselor is an advocate

for AVID students.for AVID students. Experienced AVID campuses Experienced AVID campuses

have multiple sections of AVIDhave multiple sections of AVID

The AVID Elective CourseThe AVID Elective Course Grades 6-12 with grade-specific curriculum Required for all AVID students Taught by trained AVID teacher AVID materials support (“AVID Libraries”) Course provides students with skills to help

them succeed in college-preparatory classes Tutoring takes place at least 2X weekly in

AVID class

FridayFriday

Avid Avid CurriculumCurriculum

TutorialsTutorials

Binder EvaluationBinder Evaluation

Field TripsField TripsMedia CenterMedia CenterSpeakersSpeakers

MotivationalMotivational ActivitiesActivities

*(within block)*(within block)

TTuueessddaayyMondayMonday WWeeddnneessddaayy ThursdayThursday

*Combination*Combinationforfor

Block ScheduleBlock Schedule

A SAMPLE WEEK IN THEA SAMPLE WEEK IN THE AAVVIIDD ELECTIVEELECTIVE

Daily or BlockDaily or Block** ScheduleSchedule

AVID TutorialsAVID Tutorials•• Collaborative Study GroupsCollaborative Study Groups•• Writing GroupsWriting Groups•• Socratic SeminarsSocratic Seminars

AVID Curriculum includes:AVID Curriculum includes:•• Writing CurriculumWriting Curriculum•• College and CareersCollege and Careers•• Strategies for SuccessStrategies for Success

*Combination*Combinationforfor

Block ScheduleBlock Schedule

TutorialsTutorials Avid Avid CurriculumCurriculum

Essential 4: RigorEssential 4: Rigor

AVID students must be scheduled into rigorous courses (sequence leading to AP enrollment).

Rigor is often defined by the campus (pre-AP, accelerated, etc.).

AVID students are expected to graduate on the Recommended Plan or higher

Essentials 5-7: WICR StrategiesEssentials 5-7: WICR StrategiesWriting, Inquiry, Collaboration, & ReadingWriting, Inquiry, Collaboration, & Reading

Writing: - Cornell Notes - Learning Logs- Writing to Learn

Inquiry: - Skillful, Open-Ended Questioning- High-level Questioning Techniques - Socratic Seminars

Collaboration- Study Groups- Collaborative Activities- Tutoring

Reading

First & Last NameClass Title

PeriodDate

Topic

Questions,Subtitles,Headings,Etc.

Class Notes(Cornell Style)

A 3 to 4 sentence summary across the bottom, in the Summary section.

2 1/2”

Sample Cornell Notes:

9th grade Biology

Sample C

ornell Notes

:

Physics

Sample

Cornell

Notes:

Mathematics

Costa’s Levels of Questioning Costa’s Levels of Questioning (Inquiry)(Inquiry)

Level One: Define, describe, identify, list, name, observe, recite, scan

Level Two: analyze, compare, contrast, group, infer, sequence, synthesize

Level Three:apply a principle, evaluate, hypothesize, imagine, judge, predict, speculate

CollaborationCollaboration

Collaborative Grouping:Collaborative Grouping: AVID Students work in collaborative groups

to problem solve. Individual accountability Positive interdependence Shared leadership Responsibility for one another Social skills necessary for task completion Teacher/tutor observes and intervenes

Essential 8: Essential 8: Inquiry-Based Inquiry-Based TutoringTutoring

Subject-specific tutoring takes place during AVID elective class two days per week

Tutors are generally college students Tutors receive training in inquiry process Tutors provide additional instructional

support as well as serve as role models

Tutorial SessionsTutorial Sessions• Focus on long-term

learning rather than on immediate completion of homework

• Students bring specific problems and questions to sessions (level 2 and level 3)

• Atmosphere is non-threatening and safe for questioning

• Multi-level students are given ways to work together

• Students are directed toward writing in all subject areas

• Sessions conclude with an informal writing (reflection) of what was learned, covered or accomplished

Sample Tutorial

Request Form

Binder OrganizationBinder OrganizationPurpose: to assist student in

improving his/her organizational skills

Binder includes class notes and materials from all subjects, calendars, assignments logs and tutorial logs

Binder is graded once a week by the tutors

Assignment Log:

A Binder Requirement

Essential 9: Collecting and Essential 9: Collecting and Analyzing AVID Student DataAnalyzing AVID Student Data

AVID campus personnel collect student data and report to AVID Center

Data is used to increase student performance

Data is used to support funding continuation (campus, district, and beyond)

Data is used to expand and refine AVID programs

Essential 10: ResourcesEssential 10: Resources AVID administrators identify resources for

program costs (CSRD or other funds; includes technical support, professional development, tutors, and college visits)

Commitment to implementation of the 11 essentials and certification process

Commitment to ongoing staff development (Summer Institute and local training)

CertificationCertification Focus is continuous improvement. Based on AVID Essentials – identified

through research. Site teams perform a self review based on a

common rubric used throughout the state. Program receives additional external

review to determine recommendations for strengths and improvement.

Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development One-week summer institutes for AVID Site Team Monthly AVID site-team meetings support

collaboration as a key component of professional development.

AP equity and program evaluation On-going program evaluation and

research. Administrator and teacher leadership

development.

District DirectorDistrict Director Supports implementation throughout district Receives four weeks of training over

two years on details of supporting AVID

First two years of implementation supported by days from a trained consultant

Ongoing statewide network of district directors (phone, e-mail, and in person)

Essential 11: Essential 11: The AVID Site TeamThe AVID Site Team

Includes AVID Coordinator (often the AVID elective teacher) Includes lead teachers in each foundation content

area Includes campus administrator (preferably the

principal) Includes counselor Team meets at least monthly to help coordinate

implementation of and support for the AVID program Team works to increase faculty awareness about AVID

methodologies and goals

AVID is All About…AVID is All About… Rigor High Standards for All

Students College Preparation Strategies that Work in Every

Classroom Academic and Social Support

Keys to AVID ImplementationKeys to AVID Implementation Lead with a coordinator and an administrator who

both believe in the goals of the program. Clarify the goals of the program for school faculty

and gain their input and support. Select an interdisciplinary AVID site team. Identify and commit resources for program costs. Identify and recruit students. Schedule class and students. Recruit and hire tutors. Site team attends Summer Institute. Begin implementation of elective class.

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