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AVID Student Recruitment

AVID Student Recruitment. AVID Center’s Mission. “…to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society”. The AVID Student Profile. Students With Academic Potential 5-9 TerraNova Stanines (Read, Lang, Math) 2.0-3.5 GPA

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AVID Student Recruitment

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  1. AVID Student Recruitment

  2. AVID Center’s Mission “…to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society”

  3. The AVID Student Profile Students With Academic Potential • 5-9 TerraNova Stanines (Read, Lang, Math) • 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

  4. AVID Student Profile Qualitative Factors • Able to Complete Four-Year University Requirements • Hard worker • Collaborative in Nature • Positive Attitude • Possess Desire and Determination

  5. AVID Student Profile Qualitative Factors • “I can do school” • “I can find resources” • “I like brain sweat” • “I have a plan” • “I bounce back” • “I trust my team”

  6. Recruitment Process • Obtain Quantitative Data • Terra Nova (stanines 5-9 in reading, language arts and math)or state test scores (average to high) • GPA (2.0-3.5)

  7. Recruitment Process • Mail Eligibility Packet • Student and Parent Application • Parent Letter • Information Pamphlet

  8. Recruitment Process • Obtain Qualitative Data on Students Who Returned Applications • Teacher Recommendations • Student Interview

  9. Recruitment Process • Mail: • Letters of Acceptance/Briefing Invitationor • Letters of Regret

  10. Recruitment Process • Conduct Parent Briefing(this may be done before or after letters are sent out depending on need to publicize the program) • AVID 30 Year Retrospective (Can be located on avid.org under “Blog and Media” tab, click on “Media” and scroll down you do not need a password to access) • Parent, Student, or Teacher Testimonials • Reader’s Theater -Family Workshop Book • Question and Answer Session

  11. Video Clip AVID… Celebrating 30 Years (2010) Celebrating AVID's 30th anniversary and highlights important organizational milestones throughout the past three decades This video is located on avid.org under the “Blog and Media” tab, click on “Media” and scroll down. (You do not need a password to access) Source: AVID Website, 2010

  12. Recruitment Process • Student Schedules • Ensure students are scheduled in the AVID elective • Ensure students are scheduled in appropriate courses of rigor

  13. To Access Recruitment Forms:Log on to AVID Center at https://my.avid.ordandfollow Community>File Sharing>Secondary>AVID Elective Resources and Beyond>Essential 01-Student Selection. In addition you can access our AVID EU website at http://avideurope.eportalnow.net. Password: AVID2013 MyAVID • Applications • Interviews • Recommendations • Letters of Acceptance & Regret • Interview Rubrics • More… AVID EU • Recruitment Power Points • Recruitment Timeline • Recruitment Grid • Teacher Recommendation

  14. Lessons Learned • Don’t try to “save” students with behavior and attendance problems. • Don’t let students be simply placed into the AVID class. • Don’t let parents pressure the coordinator, counselors, or administrator to accept students into the program.

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