+ AVID Update October 2014 + Purpose Outline - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

+ AVID Update October 2014

+ ■ Purpose Outline ■ Background/Overview ■ Findings AVID Update ■ Strengths and Challenges ■ Next Steps ■ Recommendations AVID Update 2014

+ Purpose AVID

+ Purpose 
 AVID ■ View AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) from Elementary Perspective ■ View AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) from Secondary Perspective AVID Update 2014

+ Background AVID

+ 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 AVID Update 2014

+ 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 ■ AVID Update 2014

+ 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 ■ AVID Update 2014

+ 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 AVID Update 2014

+ Background 
 AVID College Readiness System College Beginnings Foundations Bridges Elective Class Success System Emerging College & Career Ongoing College Independent Independent Learners Preparation Support Thinkers Learners AVID Update 2014

+ 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 AVID Update 2014

+ Background 
 Implementation AVID Best Practices Implementation Implementation 23 Campuses All remaining Elementary Sites • 10 Elementary Sites • 13 Secondary Sites AVID Update 2014

+ Background - Elementary 
 Implementation AVID Update 2014

+ Background - Elementary 
 Best Practices - Non-AVID Sites Supplies Training ■ 4 th grade Supplies Provided ■ Organizational Strategies and Skills � ■ Note-Taking ■ 5 th & 6 th grade ■ Included on School Supply List ■ Binder Organization Video ■ Step-by-Step Set Up ■ “Rigor with AVID” ■ Student Self-Assessments ■ WICOR Writing ■ Inquiry ■ Collaboration ■ Organization ■ Reading ■ AVID Update 2014

+ 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 AVID Update 2014

+ 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 AVID Update 2014

+ Background - Secondary 
 Ethnicity AVID SECONDARY STUDENT POPULATION Year American Asian Pacific Hispanic Black/African White Two or Indian/ Islander or Latino American More Alaskan Native 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 Update 2014

+ Findings AVID

+ Findings – Elementary & Secondary 
 Certification 
 AVID Update 2014

+ Findings – Secondary 
 Enrollment � NUMBER OF AVID ELECTIVE STUDENTS ENROLLMENT BY GRADE Year 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 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. AVID Update 2014

+ 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. AVID Update 2014

+ 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 Non-AVID ACT was provided on-site and free of charge to all Juniors in 2013 and 2014. 73% 55% 34% 28% 74% 57% 34% 26% 60% 26% 30% 26% AVID Update 2014


 + Findings - Secondary 
 AVID Economically Disadvantaged (ED) Non-AVID Economically Disadvantaged (ED) � � Non-AVID AVID May 2014 ED Students ED Students Tested Results Tested Results 34% 33% 11% 51% AP Exams Grades 9-12 Exams Passed Exams Passed 77% 929 22% 969 SAT Grades 9-12 Combined Mean Combined Mean ACT 73% 19 49% 17 Grades 11-12 Composite Mean Composite Mean PSAT 95% 122 83% 110 Grade 10 Combined Mean Combined Mean 96% 10.2 85% 9.2 ReadiStep Grade 8 Combined Mean 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. AVID Update 2014

+ Findings - Secondary 
 CTE Student Participation During the last three years, an increasing number of AVID students have enrolled in CTE. AVID Update 2014

+ Findings - Secondary 
 AVID Training for CTE Teachers AVID Update 2014

+ Findings – Secondary 
 Scholarships AVID Update 2014

+ Findings - Secondary 
 Class of 2014 Scholarships 5 1 2 Dell Scholars Gates Millennium Scholar QuestBridge Scholars Outstanding Minority Students Participation in College with Significant Financial Need � Outstanding Academic Ability Readiness Program � Despite Facing Economic High Academic Achievement � Challenges Demonstrate Financial Need Leadership Potential Full 4-Year Scholarship Covers Any Unmet � $20,000 Need Fees � � � Technology Freshman-Ph.D. Room & Board � � � Mentoring Leadership Books & Supplies Development � Travel Expenses AVID Update 2014

+ AVID Strengths & Challenges

+ Strengths & Challenges 
 AVID Challenges Strengths Increased Enrollment Cohort Retention ▪ ▪ � � Higher Percentage of AVID Students than Non-AVID ▪ AVID Economically Disadvantaged Performance on ▪ students participate in SAT, ACT, and AP testing SAT and AP � � Certification at All Elementary Sites AVID Economically Disadvantaged Out-Performing ▪ ▪ Non-AVID Economically Disadvantaged on ACT, PSAT, � and ReadiStep Recruitment of Male Students � ▪ � Increased number of AVID students enrolled in CTE ▪ � AVID Scheduling ▪ Increased scholarship funds earned by AVID students � ▪ � Summer Institute Participation Seniors Awarded Prestigious Scholarship ▪ ▪ � � National Visibility: www.avid.org ▪ � Awareness and Knowledge Base for Administrators ▪ 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 � Alumni Return to RISD as Tutors/Teachers ▪ AVID Update 2014

+ Next Steps AVID

+ Next Steps Elementary Secondary Commit to Student Success Week Collaborate with AVID Elementary State ▪ ▪ � Program Manager to Support Site Certification ▪ Attend Secondary Leadership Training for Directors � Commit to Student Success Week ▪ Deepen AVID Best Practices School-wide ▪ Attend Elementary Leadership Training � ▪ for Directors Continue Kaplan SAT/ACT Test Prep ▪ Integration Increase District Professional � ▪ Development Training Host Regional Path Training ▪ AVID Update 2014