AVID Elementary is a foundational component in closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society. AVID,
Advancement Via Individual Determination, teaches students important
organization and study skills to prepare them for the expectations of
secondary education and beyond. The 2014-2015 school year kicks off a
multi-year implementation, with a strong focus in grades 4, 5, and 6.
AVID
Elementary takes a systemic approach through the use of writing,
inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading, with an explicit
focus on high expectations. AVID at the Elementary level is designed to
be embedded throughout daily instruction.
Edgerton Elementary Goals
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Organization
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Elements include, planners, journals, binders, take home folders, calendars, time management and note-taking.
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Collaboration
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Providing opportunities for students to work together with partners and small groups.
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Inquiry
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Elements include Levels of thinking, Inquiry Method, and One pagers.
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Student Success Skills
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Elements include classroom community building, goal setting, and study skills.
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Scholarly Environment/Equity and Access
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Elements include posted learning targets, college and career ready focus.
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Staff Training
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Provided by AVID site team to support school wide implementation.
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