"Because most students face competing priorities that are often overwhelming, organizational skills are critical to success in academic and social situations. According to Cuseo, Fecas, and Thompson (2010), college students 'who have difficulty managing their time have difficulty managing college.' Management of time and energy, and learning to set priorities, can make the difference between success and failure for new college students. In addition, students at all levels must learn to plan effectively for academic tasks, organizing information and ideas for assignments and projects. Consistent with its focus on promoting 'individual determination,' AVID provides support for the organization of materials, assignments, assessments, handouts, and notes."

- AVID Handbook 2021-2022

Setting Goals

Lesson plan

Monthly Group Goal

Did you know? This goal setting sheet can also be used for PLC's, Department Meetings, and/or Collaboration with content partners.

Graphic Organizers

Graphic Organizers with Guiding questions may be downloaded here.

Time Management

"Time management is one of the first organizing skills you will want to help your students master. Developing time-management skills will require that they analyze how they spend their time, decide what their priorities are, and start to plan ahead. In middle and high school, students usually increase their involvement in curricular and extracurricular activities, and most find their course work to be more demanding of their time. In high school, many students work part-time and participate in community service as well. Obviously, developing a time-management system will be crucial to their success." - AVID

Barriers and Solutions to Time Management

Time Management Templates

Letter Template to Families about Organization Expectations

Time Planning Templates

Supporting Planner/Agenda Use in the Classroom