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AVID at MEA Manor Excel Academy welcomes Advancement Via Individual Determination

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

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Avid: 30 year success Over 30 years, AVID has become on of the most successful college- preparatory programs and today reaches more than 400,000 students in approximately 4,800 schools in 48 states and 16 other countries.

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What is avid? A structured, college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts.A structured, college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts. A direct support structure for students determined to succeed, grades 4-16A direct support structure for students determined to succeed, grades 4-16 A school wide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by more than 4,800 schools in 48 states and 16 countries.A school wide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by more than 4,800 schools in 48 states and 16 countries. A professional development program providing training for teachers throughout the world.A professional development program providing training for teachers throughout the world.

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Avid is not A remedial programA remedial program A program for students already taking multiple honors and AP coursesA program for students already taking multiple honors and AP courses A study skill programA study skill program

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Avid is A system for motivated students who think they can take more challenging coursework if they have great teachers and support during the day.

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What is avid?

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11 essentials Students are selected from the middle and would benefit from AVID support to improve their academic records and begin college preparation.Students are selected from the middle and would benefit from AVID support to improve their academic records and begin college preparation. Student and teacher participation is voluntary.Student and teacher participation is voluntary. The school is committed to full implementation: AVID is scheduled as an academic elective.The school is committed to full implementation: AVID is scheduled as an academic elective. AVID students are enrolled in a rigorous curriculum.AVID students are enrolled in a rigorous curriculum.

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11 essential A strong, relevant writing and reading curriculum is a basis for learning in the AVID elective class.A strong, relevant writing and reading curriculum is a basis for learning in the AVID elective class. Inquiry is used as a basis for instruction in the AVID classroom.Inquiry is used as a basis for instruction in the AVID classroom. Collaboration is used as a basis for instruction in the AVID classroom.Collaboration is used as a basis for instruction in the AVID classroom. Trained tutors regularly facilitate student access to rigorous curriculum using AVID methodologies.Trained tutors regularly facilitate student access to rigorous curriculum using AVID methodologies.

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11 essentials Program implementation and student progress are monitored through the AVID Data System and results are analyzed to ensure success.Program implementation and student progress are monitored through the AVID Data System and results are analyzed to ensure success. The school or district identifies resources for program costs, supports the Essentials, participates in certification and commits to AVID staff development.The school or district identifies resources for program costs, supports the Essentials, participates in certification and commits to AVID staff development. Active, interdisciplinary site teams collaborate on issues of access to and success in rigorous college preparatory classes.Active, interdisciplinary site teams collaborate on issues of access to and success in rigorous college preparatory classes.

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wicor Writing:Writing: Writing Process: Pre-Write through Final DraftWriting Process: Pre-Write through Final Draft Respond, ReviseRespond, Revise Edit Final DraftEdit Final Draft Class and textbookClass and textbook Cornell notesCornell notes Quick writesQuick writes Learning logs and journalsLearning logs and journals

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wicor Inquiry:Inquiry: Skilled questioningSkilled questioning Socratic seminarsSocratic seminars Quick writes/discussionsQuick writes/discussions Critical thinking activitiesCritical thinking activities Writing questionsWriting questions Open-minded activitiesOpen-minded activities

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wicor CollaborationCollaboration Group projectsGroup projects Study groupsStudy groups Jigsaw activitiesJigsaw activities Read-aroundsRead-arounds Response/Edit/Revision groupsResponse/Edit/Revision groups Collaboration activitiesCollaboration activities TutorialTutorial

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wicor Organization:Organization: Develop and use process, procedures and tools to study effectively both individually and in groupsDevelop and use process, procedures and tools to study effectively both individually and in groups Manage time through prioritizing and goal-settingManage time through prioritizing and goal-setting Prepare for courses, participating during instruction and interact with instructorsPrepare for courses, participating during instruction and interact with instructors Self-direct, self-evaluate, self- monitor and self-advocateSelf-direct, self-evaluate, self- monitor and self-advocate

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Wicor ReadingReading SQ5R: survey, question, read, record, recite, review and reflectSQ5R: survey, question, read, record, recite, review and reflect KWL-A: what you know, what you want to know, learned, applyKWL-A: what you know, what you want to know, learned, apply Reciprocal teachingReciprocal teaching Think aloudsThink alouds Text structureText structure Critical readingCritical reading

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Avid at mea Each student will be enrolled in the AVID elective class.Each student will be enrolled in the AVID elective class. Students will apply the AVID strategies (WICOR)in every class.Students will apply the AVID strategies (WICOR)in every class. College tours and other AVID activities will occur for students to participate in.College tours and other AVID activities will occur for students to participate in.

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Sample week in the avid elective