AVID ACCOLADES

We are thrilled to share the incredible success of the AVID impact this school year! Enjoy these highlights as we look forward to the possibilities this next semester has to offer. The foundation of success that we've built in this first semester will undoubtedly pave the way for even greater accomplishments ahead.

Congratulations Diana on being named RISD's Secondary Teacher of the year in 2025.

Special congratulations to Brooke Baumgartner at LHMS, our AVID Elective teacher and their Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations to our AVID and RAP teacher Cassie Cardwell at MST making an incredible impact every day.

Congratulations to this AVID advocate at Aikin, Ms. Sandi Yarbrough.

Way to Go to the super AVID trained teacher from RISD Academy, Lynn Brown.

Congratulations to Reagan Christensen at HPPM and wonderful member of our AVID Site Team!

Congratulations goes out to Ms. Norris from Wallace Elementary who is also a huge impact on their AVID Site Team.

Congratulations to Beth Brown and Bill Parker from RHS who presented at AVID National Conference in San Diego.

Congratulations to Diana Larsen from BHS who presented WICOR carnival at AVID's National Conference.

AVID defines Relational Capacity as the connection among individuals that develops overtime when interactions are built on respect, trust, and authenticity.

When educators connect with students and colleagues, and students connect with peers, learning and confidence are activated among all on a campus. All three connections are instrumental in helping students grow to see their capabilities and find their own way.

Check out how these educators spent their first few days of school to build relational capacity amongst their students.

Northlake Mentor and Mentees gather for a laugh and a fun time together participating in a partner draw with cookies and cookie designs.

MST Teachers building capacity with each other as they attempted a "no seeing" tower building challenge.

Parkhill AVID students building relationships through Partner Draw.

RISD AVID insists on rigor through WICOR.

Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading supports the teacher's craft, fills their tool box with strategies and allows for opportunities to take the content (what students need to know) and make it engaging, immersing the student into the curriculum (the how).

Explore how WICOR supports the Learning Framework and immerses students in their learning:

Students who write, deepen their understanding of the content, communicate their thinking as a content expert, competently and confidently.

Aikin 3rd graders writing in a graphic organizer about the affects of push and pull on an object.

Pearce students showing their work through writing and organization in a one pager.

West 7th graders writing summaries of their notes.

Students who inquire clarify their own thinking, probe other's thinking and solve authentic problems.

Yale 1st Graders use inquiry during their science lab.

MST's Ms. Cantu's class work on collaboration through inquiry.

Northwood Hills 6th graders collaborating and using inquiry.

Students who collaborate listen effectively to decipher meaning, deepen the learning of others through inquiry and active engagement, and work through identified structures and roles to achieve a common goal.

US History students collaborate in stations for their EOC Review.

These first graders are working hard on collaborating and using effective communication.

West Excel using a talking piece to build on the collaboration of a conversation circle.

BHS AVID collaborating to ensure success during tutorials

Students who organize develop and use tools to organize their thinking, resources and time effectively to prepare for rigorous courses and engage fully in instruction.

Northrich students sorting in a graphic organizer.

Apollo Excel students organized in 2 lines for communication lines.

Richland students are able to meet clear expectation that are posted in an organized manner while organizing their time with a timer.

Pearce students breaking down text through an organizational thought bubble and gallery walk.

Students who read activate, engage, and extend beyond the text, making predictions and understanding text structures so that they can question and engage in deep inquiry.

FMMS students having an engaging Socratic Seminar over themes of technology and AI.

Students participate in a Poet Tea Party and write reflections after they explore poetry.

Westwood AVID students explore UTA.

West students go to UTD.

MST and State Farm collaboration to build apps.

LHHS goes to TWU.

North students visit Dallas County College.

In the AVID framework, student agency refers to a student's capacity to take ownership of their learning and future. It involves students believing in their ability to achieve their goals and then actively taking intentional steps to build relationships, persevere through challenges, and apply their academic, social, emotional, and professional knowledge and skills. Essentially, it's about students not just believing they can succeed, but also acting on that belief to reach their full potential. Here's a breakdown of what student agency looks like across RISD.

Former North AVID students at Pearce take on a leadership role and share with current 8th grade North students about AVID at the High School.

LHHS are amazing!

Congratulations to Ruth for making it through her West Point interview.

Thank you to our LHHS students for leading the information table to share about AVID with FMMS.

Berkner HS AVID students demonstrate agency as they shared WICOR strategies with the Liberty teachers.

West Ambassadors building relationships, gaining agency and connecting at the Allen Allstar game.

Look at all of the Acceptances from our BHS Seniors.

Exams look at little different at Pearce, Senior AVID students are provided a leadership opportunity to speak to the younger grades while they take notes and reflect.

What an exciting year we have ahead of us! Looking forward to engaging each day with our students, peers, and community to make it the best year for all!