AVID ACCOLADES

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

How to Participate: #MyAVIDWhy

1. Download the AVID Day “Because of AVID, I…” fillable or write-in sign. May also consider a strategy or time to go over some work you have been doing in the elective or on your campus to guide the thinking

2. Complete the prompt: Because of AVID, I…

3. Take a selfie or group photo with your completed sign.

4. Share your story on social media, in your community communications and on X using #MyAVIDWhy and tag us.

We are so thrilled and excited to hear about how AVID will impact our RISD community this year!

AVID stands for Advancement, Via, Individual Determination.

When schools partner with AVID, they receive professional development, a suite of resources, and ongoing support to ensure a lasting impact that maximizes their return on investment. Our work with schools aligns with their goals to accelerate and enhance the initiatives of our district.

AVID provides scaffolded support that educators and students use to encourage college and career readiness and success.

With AVID, school leaders have the flexibility to start small and can deepen AVID’s impact on their campus over time.

In RISD, the AVID elective is a part of every secondary campus and impacts the instructional routines of educators at 17 elementary campuses. We are committed to insisting on rigor, breaking down barriers, aligning the work and advocating for students to support the Graduate Profile and the Learning Framework.

65 teachers participated in AVID summer institute this summer to grow in our educator efficacy.

3 teachers led the work as a staff developer.

6 educators have joined the Certified Educator Cohort.

4 student leaders were selected to inspire teachers across the nation.

AVID educators and leaders took opportunities at GROW, District Wide Days and Back to School Week to align the work and share the mission and intentions of the campus that will guide the school year and impact the students. Check out these examples of how we are leading the work and becoming stronger and clearer in how to implement AVID into our practice.

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.

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.

LHMS students igniting the learning with a quick write.

BHS AVID seniors summarize AVID in 6 words.

Northrich kinders write and draw to effectively communicate then share with the class.

CBE students write out their BIG DREAMS!

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

Yale Pre K students investigate and inquire.

PHJH Science students making meaning and understanding for themselves to apply their learning!

Setting the tone of the lesson with an essential question

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.

MST students collaborate on a Math game.

Yale 5th graders share roles to collaborate on a science lab.

West students sharing their plot diagrams and receiving feedback.

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.

Wallace students start organizing materials in their binders.

CBE 3rd graders putting their interactive notebooks together with a table of contents to organize their notes.

RHS AVID students start the year with a fresh planner and naturally the teacher birthdays are already in there!

Freshman AVID Students at RHS know what to expect with an agenda slide on the screen at the start of each class.

MST students organize and collaborate to work on our core values.

Yale 6th graders organize their thoughts in a frayer model to set the school year up for success.

BHS seniors are welcomed with an agenda slide.

Aikin 5th graders are organized in pairs with roles, directions, and a timer on the screen.

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.

Yale 3rd graders start reading with a Non Fiction scavenger hunt.

Northrich students are readers

NLE is building strong readers

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.

We are proud to announce that this amazing Richardson West JH

AVID student has been awarded the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship! This life-changing award provides up to $40,000 per year for 4 years, plus advising and a national scholar network.

This Yale 4th grader knows she has goals and will graduate class of 2034!

MST sets up student agency by sharing opportunity knowledge or careers.

Aikin is going school wide to set up expectations of a successful student.

MST students determine how they will have a successful year!

Forest Lane Pre K is passing on the ownership of calendar time!

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!