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AVID Program Advancement Via Individual Determination

AVID Program Advancement Via Individual Determination [L. avidus]: eager for knowledge. What is AVID?. A structured, college preparatory program working directly with schools and districts A direct support structure for first-generation college goers, grades 4-12

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AVID Program Advancement Via Individual Determination

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  1. AVID Program Advancement Via Individual Determination [L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

  2. What is AVID? • A structured, college preparatory program 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 working in over 2,700 middle schools and high schools in 39 states and 15 countries • A professional development program providing training throughout the U.S.

  3. The Mission of AVID • The mission of AVID is to ensure that ALL students, and most especially the least served students who are in the middle: • will succeed in rigorous curriculum; • will complete a rigorous college preparatory path; • will enter mainstream activities of the school; • will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges; and • will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society. • AVID’s systemic approach is designed to support students and educators as they increase schoolwide/districtwide learning and performance.

  4. The AVID Student Profile • Students With Academic Potential • Average to high test scores • 2.0-3.5 GPA • 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

  5. Writing Curriculum • Writing to Learn • Writing Process • Focus Lessons • Timed Writing

  6. Collaboration • Students ask, explore and answer questions. • Students are listeners, thinkers, speakers, and writers. • Students discover ideas and remember because they are actively involved. • Teacher becomes a coach, guiding students in their learning.

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