This is where we celebrate the world of AVID—the places, the people, the passion. From deep in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas to Gaston County, North Carolina; from Adams County, Colorado to Melbourne, Florida; from tiny Crescent City in Northern California to AVID’s birthplace in San Diego; from Yokota, Japan to Ankara, Turkey…and just about everywhere in between.
Here at our AVIDworld home we will honor your success. We will share and learn. And we will feel connected to this great, extended family that is AVID. We will routinely provide you with web links and downloadable documents that should be of interest and use. And, if you're looking to see what's been happening in the AVIDworld previously, please click in and explore the archived homepages of AVIDworld to the left at In This Section.
Iron Inspiration
 This year, Jonathan Haack’s AVID class at De Vargas Middle School in Santa Fe, New Mexico, had three mentors come speak to the class: former Deputy Chief David Osuna; luthier Keith Vizcarra; and artist and welder Neil Ottaviano. The last visiting mentor donated approximately $5,000 worth of materials, labor, and artistic effort to the AVID students. This picture is of the 3D metal sculpture Neil Ottaviano made in honor of De Vargas Middle School, AVID Electives, and Haack’s class. The art piece will be part of the classroom and elective for years to come. “To me, it symbolizes the reason I became a teacher: to inspire students with how learning gives them power over the real world and a direct impact on their own lives,” says Haack. “Needless to say, the students are overjoyed and I am now being flooded with requests to join AVID!”
College Tours
Mableton, GA
 Pebblebrook’s AVID program took its first overnight field trip to The University of Georgia and Clemson University. The memorable visits allowed students to meet with Pebblebrook alumni who now attend those schools. Alumni ate lunch with the students, discussed college life, and even showed their dorm rooms. At UGA students were able to experience the quaint diners and coffee shops in Athens, as well as ring the Chapel Bell. At Clemson, Professor Hogan gave a special tour of the architecture building.
Northeastern University Torch Scholars Program Nominations
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The Torch Scholars Program awards full tuition, fees, and room and board scholarships for its Summer Immersion Program and eight subsequent semesters of undergraduate study at Northeastern University. Any professional (counselors, teachers, mentors, community works) can nominate students for the Torch Program.
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Eligibility:
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Ideal nominees:
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Are academically successful despite difficult family situations, cultural barriers, or financial challenges.
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May not have demonstrated academic success at the level of their true potential but would be successful when given support by the Torch Program.
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Represent a diversity of academic majors, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and geographic areas.
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Are first-generation college students and will be first in family to earn a bachelor’s degree.
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Are U.S. citizens or residents from low-income households.
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Deadline:
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December 15: Torch Scholars nominations are due.
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Awards:
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Full tuition, fees, and room and board scholarship for Summer Immersion Program and eight subsequent semesters of undergraduate study at Northeastern University.
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More info:
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Visit www.northeastern.edu/torch for more information and to complete the online nomination form.
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AVID College Fair
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Belmont High School’s AVID program and the Hispanic College Fund held a college fair in October. The whole school attended and students were treated to information about college, fun activities and presentations.
Belmont has 349 9th and 10th graders in AVID electives.
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Governor's Letter
California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger wrote a letter to AVID during the Summer Institutes. Click below to read it.
 Governor's Letter
Advanced Placement Incentive Program Grants (APIP)
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This program provides grants to eligible entities to enable them to increase the participation of low-income students in both pre-AP and AP courses and tests. Awards support activities to increase the participation of low-income students in both pre-AP and AP courses and tests. Grants support the development, enhancement, or expansion of AP courses, including pre-AP courses aligned with AP courses in mathematics, science, English, and other subject areas. Allowable activities include: (1) professional development for teachers; (2) curriculum development; (3) the purchase of books and supplies; and (4) other activities directly related to expanding access to and participation in AP courses and tests for low-income students.
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Eligible Applicants: (a) State educational agencies (SEAs); (b) LEAs, including charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law; and (c) national nonprofit educational entities with expertise in advanced placement services. In the case of an eligible entity that is an SEA, the SEA may use API grant funds to award subgrants to LEAs to enable those LEAs to carry out activities authorized under this program.
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Deadlines:
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Deadline for notice of intent to apply:
June 06, 2008
Deadline for transmittal of applications:
July 07, 2008
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Awards:
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Estimated range of awards:
$500,000 - $1,000,000
Estimated Average Size of Awards:
$611,000
Estimated Number of Awards:
21
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http://www.ed.gov/programs/apincent/applicant.html
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AVID and APIP:
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http://www.avidonline.org/info/?ID=1180&criteria=%22apip%22
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Prepárate: Educating Latinos for the Future of America
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You're Invited!
Prepárate: Educating Latinos for the Future of America
May 22-23, 2008
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
www.collegeboard.com/preparate
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The early registration deadline is April 1. Register now and save!
Join leaders at the secondary school, higher education, government, and community-based agency levels for more than 50 lively sessions, including:
- Effective college outreach programs
- Recruitment, admissions, and retention strategies
- Converting effective practice into educational policy
- New research that can drive improved practice
- Academic and career counseling
- Latino support programs, both parent and community-based
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Experience Berkeley
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To bring promising high school and community college students to the Berkeley campus in small groups during the summer and school year. At UC Berkeley they are introduced to college life, taken to classes, introduced to test taking and essay writing strategies, and mentored throughout the application process. There will be two separate programs during July 10-12 and July 31- Aug 2, 2008 including panels with current students, faculty and alumni, personal statement workshops, academic planning and financial aid sessions and much, much more.
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This intensive program is exclusively for 70 high achieving African American high school juniors (Class of 2009) from across California.
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March 14, 2008
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This program is privately funded and FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS, including transportation, room and board.
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More info:
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http://stileshall.org/
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Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)
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The purpose of the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is to support early college preparation and awareness activities for low-income students.
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Eligible Applicants: (1) A state; or (2) a partnership consisting of (A) one or more local educational agencies acting on behalf of (i) one or more elementary schools or secondary schools, and (ii) the secondary schools that students from the schools described in (i) would normally attend; (B) one or more degree granting IHE; and (C) at least two community organizations or entities, such as businesses, professional associations, community- based organizations, philanthropic organizations, state agencies, institutions or agencies sponsoring programs authorized under subpart 4 of Part A of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), or other public or private agencies or organizations.
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Deadline:
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December 20, 2007
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Awards:
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Funding:
State grants: $2,800,000-$3,000,000
Partnership grants: $100,000-$7,000,000
Estimated Average Size of Awards:
State grants: $2,900,000
Partnership grants: $800,000
Estimated Number of Awards:
State grants: 7
Partnership grants: 30
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More info:
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http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-4/110507f.html
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AVID and GEAR UP:
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http://www.avidonline.org/info/?ID=1210&TabID=0
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Dell Scholars
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The Dell Scholars Program is a need-based scholarship that recognizes academic potential in underserved and low-income students.
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Successful applicants must have at least a 2.4 GPA, have overcome obstacles, demonstrate an interest in attending a four-year college, and are Pell Grant eligible. Only seniors who have participated in an MSDF approved college readiness program are eligible to apply for the scholarship program.
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Deadline:
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The application period this year runs from November 1, 2007 to January 15, 2008
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More info:
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To apply, visit: www.dellscholars.org
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The scholarships are $20,000 awards, which can be spread over six years, including graduate studies.
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The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program
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The scholarship supports the costs of attendance and can be renewed each year throughout the Scholar’s undergraduate degree and onto graduate school for those continuing Scholars who choose one of the six graduate majors as their concentration: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.
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The scholarships are available to students who 1) are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; 2) are citizens/legal permanent residents or national of the United States; 3) have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted); 4) will be enrolling for the first-time at a U.S. accredited college or university as full time, degree-seeking first year student in the Fall of 2008; 5) have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities; 6) meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. (Eligibility for Federal Pell Grant can only be determined through the submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid Programs); and 7) have all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form) completed and submitted by the deadline.
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Paper applications must be submitted by December 31, 2007
Online submissions must be submitted by January 11, 2008 at 11:59 EST
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More info:
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1-877-690-GMSP (4677) or at www.info.gmsp.org
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The award will be based on the cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses for the 2008-2009 academic year, as well as the availability of grants and other scholarships reported on the submitted financial aid award letter.
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Lights, Camera, AVID
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In Anne Arundel County Public Schools, AVID is in its 5th year of districtwide implementation in 31 secondary schools (19 middle and 12 high). Over the next three years, AVID will be expanded to the elementary schools, as well. In order to share information about the AVID program, our students, and our successes, the district’s TV studio agreed to produce a 15-minute show that airs six times a day. A new program is taped every two weeks and features students, teachers, volunteers, and graduates.
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Currently, Carol Ann McCurdy, Coordinator of Academic Support, in Anne Arundel Public Schools, is conducting the interviews, but will likely turn over the program to the students and teachers. She would also like to film on location, but it is much more time consuming to have a film crew go out to the schools with her, so for now, they are going to remain in the studio.
Carol Ann says, “We have gotten tremendous response from the community – I never knew how many people watched our local AACPS-TV channel. This is a great way to increase awareness about AVID in our district.”
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Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist
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Southern High School English and AVID teacher Alicia Appel receives a standing ovation from colleagues at the Harwood School after being named one of seven finalist for 2007 Maryland Teacher of the Year by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Final judging for the Maryland Teacher of the Year competition will take place during the second week of September. MSDE will name this year's winner at a gala and reception dinner on Friday, October 5, in Baltimore. The state winner also advances to compete for the National Teacher of the Year award, which will be announced next spring.
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Mission Possible: Making Health Careers a Goal to Strive For
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Ashville, North Carolina
August 3, 2007
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AVID students from Asheville High School (MD) were the first participants in Mission Hospital’s Mission Possible program. They spent four weeks observing clinical units as well as learning job interview skills, resume writing and how to dress and act professionally...Download 
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