AVID Instruction

AVID School wide instruction occurs when the entire instructional staff utilizes AVID strategies, other best instructional practices, and 21st century tools to ensure AVID Elementary students are supported on the path to college and career readiness and all students are supported toward improved academic performance. (Taken from AVID Handbook)

The following list includes examples of evidence sources and resources that can be used to validate ratings across implementation levels.

● Students’ organizational tools (e.g., folder system, binders/eBinders, and/or portfolios)

● Use of AVID Elementary Weekly

● Use of time management skills (e.g., keeping agendas and planning calendars)

● Use of current AVID resources

● Use of primary adaptation suggestions in AVID Elementary Foundations resource (e.g., sketch/draw, sentence stems, anchor charts, modeling, think aloud)

● Evaluations/samples of professional learning related to WICOR

● Observations of effective WICOR strategies used in classes

● Lesson plans and work samples from teachers and students

● Use of AVID Focused Note-Taking curriculum (e.g., two- and threecolumn notes, Cornell notes)

● Grade-appropriate technology integration (e.g., cloud-based tools, student response devices, applications, interactive boards, video/ recording devices)