1	Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID): Pathway to College Enrollment and Success CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2007-2008 Greg Darnieder, Director Department of Postsecondary Education Ron Raglin, Special Assistant to the CEO Chandra Taylor Smith, Ph.D. CPS AVID District Manager
2	“Ultimate" CPS District Goal “Graduate all students prepared for success in post-secondary education and employment.”
3	Where We Are Now Of the 18,172 CPS graduates in 2004, only 47% enrolled in college.
4	Department of Postsecondary Education’s Mission To substantially increase the number of CPS students who continue their education after high school by providing guidance, academic enrichment opportunities, and financial resources to students, parents and high schools.
5	Department of Postsecondary Education Programs Collegiate Scholars College Bridge Summer Quest Scholarships Online and Financial Aid Centers AVID Student Ambassadors College Excel
6	"Advancement" Advancement Via Individual Determination
7	AVID MISSION STATEMENT
8	What does AVID look like? Support structure for students in the academic middle AVID is an academic elective. AVID students enroll in an intensive set of courses. Students learn explicit skills for success in these more rigorous courses. Trained college tutors lead group tutorials in core subject areas.
9	Where is AVID? *Chicago Public Schools is currently the largest URBAN district to implement the AVID program AVID is in 33 CPS high schools and 2 middle schools. Over 40 CPS grammar schools have been trained in the AVID strategies (the Student Success Path). By Fall 2006, an additional 10 high schools and at least 10 grammar schools will begin AVID implementation
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11	Who is an AVID student? 2.0-3.5 GPA College Potential with support Test scores are passing or borderline Desire and Determination First in family to attend college History under-represented in Pre-AP, AP, and College Enrollment
12	The (11) AVID Essentials 1. Selection (of students) 2. Participation (of students and staff) 3. Scheduling (school commitment) 4. Rigor (advanced courses) 5. Writing (strong, relevant writing curriculum) 6. Inquiry (basis of instruction) 7. Collaboration (basis of instruction) & Reading 8.Tutorials (college tutors) 9. Data (collected and analyzed) 10. Resources (school is committed to ongoing staff development) 11. Site Team (interdisciplinary)
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14	Essential 2: Participation Students must be willing to participate. All AVID candidates are interviewed. Parents and students must sign an AVID contract. School Administrator must be willing to participate and financially support AVID. Site team members must agree to participate and be willing to be advocates for AVID students. Site team members are campus leaders.
15	Essential 3: Scheduling The AVID elective class is scheduled during the regular school day. AVID students are scheduled into rigorous courses. AVID site team counselor is an advocate for AVID students. Experienced AVID campuses have multiple sections of AVID
16	A SAMPLE WEEK IN THE AVID ELECTIVE Daily or Block* Schedule
17	AVID Course Sequence Four-Year College Preparatory Course Path (28 Units)
18	Essential 4: Rigor AVID students must be scheduled into rigorous courses (sequence leading to AP enrollment). Rigor is often defined by the campus (pre-AP, accelerated, etc.). AVID students are expected to graduate on the Recommended Plan or higher.
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20	Essential 8: Inquiry Based Tutoring Subject-specific tutoring takes place during AVID elective class two days per week Tutors are generally college students Tutors receive training in inquiry process Tutors provide additional instructional support as well as serve as role models for students
21	Essential 9: Collecting and Analyzing Student Data AVID campus personnel collect student data and report to AVID Center Data is used to increase student performance Data is used to support funding continuation (campus, district, and beyond) Data is used to expand and refine AVID programs
22	Essential 10: Resources AVID administrators identify resources for program costs (includes technical support, professional development, tutors, and college visits) Commitment to implementation of the 11 Essentials and certification process Commitment to ongoing staff development (Summer Institute and local training)
23	Essential 11: The AVID Site Team Includes AVID Coordinator (often the AVID elective teacher) Includes lead teachers in each foundation content area Includes campus administrator (preferably the principal) Includes counselor Team meets at least monthly to help coordinate implementation of and support for the AVID program Team works to increase faculty awareness about AVID methodologies and goals
24	AVID Certification Focus is on continuous improvement. Based on AVID 11 Essentials – identified through school data. Site teams perform a self review based on a common rubric used throughout the state. Program receives additional external review to determine recommendations for strengths and improvement.
25	AVID is All About… Rigor High Standards for All Students College Preparation Strategies that Work in Every Classroom Academic and Social Support
26	For More Information about AVID in CPS, Please Contact: Dr. Chandra Taylor Smith AVID District Manager, CPS 773-553-3487 ctaylorsmith@cps.k12.il.us Valerie R. Peterson Administrative Assistant, AVID Program, CPS 773-553-1740 vrpeterson@cps.k12.il.us Mary Patricia Beck AVID Reading/Writing Specialist, CPS 773-553-3742 mpbeck@cps.k12.il.us Marlecia Jenkins AVID Expansion Manager, CPS 773-553-3894 mjenkins2@cps.k12.il.us Cameka Smith AVID Tutor Manager, CPS 773-553-3883 cdsmith7@cps.k12.il.us