The El Dorado AVID Program

Who makes up the AVID site team at El Dorado High School?

Principals provide instructional support and recognition, allocate resources to the AVID program, and ensure that the school’s schedule and organization take into account the needs of the program.

The El Dorado AVID site team consists of an administrator, the AVID classroom teacher(s), a guidance counselor, and subject area teachers from each of the core areas. These site team members serve as advocates for AVID students and the AVID program and provide a collegial support group working to ensure the program’s success.

The AVID teacher/Coordinators teach the AVID classes and work with other teachers to monitor student progress and, with the support of the site team, oversee tutors, arrange motivational and enrichment activities, coordinate parent programs, and arrange for speakers and college tours. AVID teachers serve as site team coordinators and are responsible for overseeing the program and for sharing techniques with colleagues.

Guidance counselors work with with AVID teachers, use AVID criteria to screen and select candidates for the program. They ensure that AVID students are placed in college preparatory classes. They assist the AVID teacher in monitoring the achievement of AVID students and in disseminating information about the program. Additionally, they assist the AVID teacher in securing guest speakers, arranging field trips, and conducting parent meetings.

From English, math, social studies, science, foreign language, and other subjects are trained in AVID program techniques, which they incorporate into their classroom instruction. They work with the AVID teacher to monitor student progress. A teacher from each core subject area serves on the AVID site team as an advocate for the AVID program and a liaison to the school community.

Tutors are recruited from colleges and universities, from retired teacher rolls, and/or from local business and industry, are trianed in AVID strategies including writing, reading, inquiry, and collaboration. They have an important role in challenging and suppoting students and providing support to the AVID teacher.