+ AVID Update October 2014
+ Purpose Outline AVID Update Background/Overview Findings Strengths and Challenges Next Steps Recommendations
+ AVID Purpose
+ Purpose AVID View AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) from Elementary Perspective View AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) from Secondary Perspective
+ AVID Background
+ Background Vision and Mission Vision-Where all students learn, grow, and succeed Mission-To serve and prepare all students for their global future Mission-To close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society
+ Background AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) Systematic Instruction System for Students in Kindergarten- Higher Ed. (K-16) School-Wide Transformational Effort Focused on: Leadership Systems Instruction Culture Designed to: Increase Number of Students Who Enroll in Higher Education Increase Number of Students Who Succeed in Higher Education and Beyond
+ Background AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) Trained Educators Teach students academic and social skills to help them develop habits and behaviors needed to succeed in rigorous curriculum. Curriculum Based on: Rigorous Standards Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading (WICOR ) Socratic Methodologies Tutorials Socratic Seminars Philosophical Chairs Students: Develop as Readers and Writers Learn Critical Thinking and Higher Level Inquiry Strategies Receive Academic Support for Rigorous Curriculum Meet High Expectations
+ Background Connection to District Goals Commits to Student Success Engages Students in Rigorous/Relevant Curriculum Creates Campus-Wide College Readiness Values Parent/Community Partnerships Provides Exceptional Professional Learning
+ Background AVID College Readiness System Beginnings Foundations Bridges Elective Class College Success System Emerging Learners Independent Learners Independent Thinkers College & Career Preparation Ongoing College Support
+ Background Elementary-Secondary Alignment Language Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading (WICOR) Note-Taking (Essential Question) High Expectations (Educators/Students) Rigor College Career Readiness Culture Open Mindset Strategic Planning for Student Success Impact School-Wide Domains towards CCR Professional Learning across AVID College Readiness System
+ Background Implementation AVID Implementation Best Practices Implementation 23 Campuses All remaining Elementary Sites 10 Elementary Sites 13 Secondary Sites
+ Background - Elementary Implementation
+ Background - Elementary Best Practices - Non-AVID Sites Supplies 4 th grade Supplies Provided 5 th & 6 th grade Included on School Supply List Organizational Strategies and Skills Note-Taking Training Binder Organization Video Step-by-Step Set Up Rigor with AVID Student Self-Assessments WICOR Writing Inquiry Collaboration Organization Reading
+ Background - Secondary Implementation Implemented on All Campuses 2 High School National Demonstration Sites (136 Nation-Wide) RISD is the only school district in Texas to have 2 High Schools designated as demonstration sites: Berkner High School and Richardson High School
+ Background - Secondary Student Selection Potential AVID Student Initial Criteria Application Interview Average-to-High Test Scores 2.0-3.5 GPA College Potential With Support Desire and Determination Additional Criteria to Consider First Generation College Student Historically Underserved in 4-Year Colleges Special Circumstances
+ Background - Secondary Ethnicity AVID SECONDARY STUDENT POPULATION Year American Indian/ Alaskan Native Asian Pacific Islander Hispanic or Latino Black/African American White Two or More 2014-2015 0.2% 7.0% 0.0% 51.2% 29.2% 10.0% 2.5% 2013-2014 0.2% 8.0% 0.1% 49.0% 30.0% 10.4% 2.3% 2012-2013 0.2% 8.6% 0.1% 47.1% 30.9% 10.8% 2.3% 2011-2012 0.2% 7.6% 0.2% 47.7% 30.1% 12.2% 2.0%
+ AVID Findings
+ Findings Elementary & Secondary Certification
+ Findings Secondary Enrollment Year 7 Grade NUMBER OF AVID ELECTIVE STUDENTS ENROLLMENT BY GRADE 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade Total 2014-2015 444 390 250 272 252 201 1,809 2013-2014 471 334 300 247 230 163 1,752 2012-2013 432 356 275 242 192 165 1,662 2011-2012 424 329 263 241 180 199 1,636 RISD data AVID total enrollment is highest in 4 years.
+ Findings - Secondary Comparison of Percent Tested SAT ACT AP AVID Non-AVID AVID Non-AVID AVID Non-AVID 2013-14 75% 40% 73% 55% 34% 28% 2012-13 81% 50% 74% 57% 34% 26% 2011-12 80% 48% 60% 26% 30% 26% Juniors and Seniors Juniors and Seniors AP % tested on one or more exams A higher percentage of AVID than Non-AVID students participate in rigorous SAT, ACT and AP testing.
+ Findings - Secondary Comparison of Percent Tested ACT Juniors Seniors AVID Non-AVID AVID Non-AVID 2013-14 98% 88% 37% 20% 2012-13 95% 82% 51% 29% ACT AP AVID Non-AVID AVID ACT Non-AVID was provided on-site and free of charge 73% 55% 34% 28% to all Juniors in 2013 and 2014. 74% 57% 34% 26% 60% 26% 30% 26%
+ Findings - Secondary AVID Economically Disadvantaged (ED) Non-AVID Economically Disadvantaged (ED) May 2014 AVID ED Students Non-AVID ED Students AP Exams Grades 9-12 Tested Results Tested Results 34% 33% Exams Passed 11% 51% Exams Passed SAT Grades 9-12 ACT Grades 11-12 PSAT Grade 10 ReadiStep Grade 8 77% 929 Combined Mean 73% 19 Composite Mean 95% 122 Combined Mean 96% 10.2 Combined Mean 22% 969 Combined Mean 49% 17 Composite Mean 83% 110 Combined Mean 85% 9.2 Combined Mean A higher percentage of AVID students than Non-AVID students participate in AP, SAT, ACT, PSAT, and ReadiStep. AVID ED students are out-performing Non-AVID ED students in 3 areas- ACT, PSAT, and ReadiStep.
+ Findings - Secondary CTE Student Participation During the last three years, an increasing number of AVID students have enrolled in CTE.
+ Findings - Secondary AVID Training for CTE Teachers
+ Findings Secondary Scholarships
+ Findings - Secondary Class of 2014 Scholarships 5 Dell Scholars 1 Gates Millennium Scholar 2 QuestBridge Scholars Participation in College Readiness Program Demonstrate Financial Need Outstanding Minority Students with Significant Financial Need High Academic Achievement Leadership Potential Outstanding Academic Ability Despite Facing Economic Challenges $20,000 Technology Mentoring Covers Any Unmet Need Freshman-Ph.D. Leadership Development Full 4-Year Scholarship Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies Travel Expenses
+ AVID Strengths & Challenges
+ Strengths & Challenges AVID Increased Enrollment Higher Percentage of AVID Students than Non-AVID students participate in SAT, ACT, and AP testing AVID Economically Disadvantaged Out-Performing Non-AVID Economically Disadvantaged on ACT, PSAT, and ReadiStep Increased number of AVID students enrolled in CTE Increased scholarship funds earned by AVID students Seniors Awarded Prestigious Scholarship National Visibility: www.avid.org Certified at All Secondary Sites Secondary Student Attendance Rate 97% 100% Completion for 4-year Entrance Requirements Second Senior Class to Participate Elementary Through Graduation Strengths Alumni Return to RISD as Tutors/Teachers Cohort Retention Challenges AVID Economically Disadvantaged Performance on SAT and AP Certification at All Elementary Sites Recruitment of Male Students AVID Scheduling Summer Institute Participation Awareness and Knowledge Base for Administrators
+ AVID Next Steps
+ Next Steps Elementary Secondary Collaborate with AVID Elementary State Program Manager to Support Site Certification Commit to Student Success Week Attend Elementary Leadership Training for Directors Increase District Professional Development Training Commit to Student Success Week Attend Secondary Leadership Training for Directors Deepen AVID Best Practices School-wide Continue Kaplan SAT/ACT Test Prep Integration Host Regional Path Training
+ Next Steps Internships Visioneering TED Talks Guest Speakers/Mentors Roadtrip Nation AVID District Leadership AVID Principals Collaborative AVID Showcase AVID Elective Teacher/Coordinator Workshop PATH to School-Wide Training
+ Recommendations AVID
+ Recommendations Create AVID Advisory Board Top Level Administrators Key Instructional Directors Student Leaders Community Stakeholders Enhance AVID District-Wide Provide 2-Day District Path Utilizing 12 RISD AVID-Trained Staff Increase Summer Institute Participation
+ AVID Update October 2014