June 04, 2002
Status:
Approve the implementation agreement with AVID to deliver services to two high schools and two middle schools.
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a comprehensive program aimed at ensuring that students who might not otherwise tackle advanced academic courses will complete a college preparatory path and succeed in college. The AVID program works within the regular school day and includes an elective class, trained tutors, an AVID teacher, and a site team of teachers. The cost of implementation includes AVID membership fees, instructional materials, training institutes, travel, and tutors/mentors for students.
The four schools selected for participation in the AVID pilot are Fort Lauderdale High, Sunrise Middle, Hallandale High and McNicol Middle. The Department of Research and Evaluation will conduct an evaluation at the conclusion of the first year of implementation.
The contract has been reviewed by the School Board Attorney and approved as to form.
The financial impact is $82,211. The College Board_s Florida Partnership for Student Achievement will contribute $42,211 to first year implementation. The $40,000 balance will come from training funds allocated to the Department of Advanced Academic Programs. Second year funding will be shared by the schools and the Department of Advanced Academic Programs. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.
Requested Action
Approve the implementation agreement with AVID to deliver services to two high schools and two middle schools.
Summary
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a comprehensive program aimed at ensuring that students who might not otherwise tackle advanced academic courses will complete a college preparatory path and succeed in college. The AVID program works within the regular school day and includes an elective class, trained tutors, an AVID teacher, and a site team of teachers. The cost of implementation includes AVID membership fees, instructional materials, training institutes, travel, and tutors/mentors for students.
The four schools selected for participation in the AVID pilot are Fort Lauderdale High, Sunrise Middle, Hallandale High and McNicol Middle. The Department of Research and Evaluation will conduct an evaluation at the conclusion of the first year of implementation.
The contract has been reviewed by the School Board Attorney and approved as to form.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1 - All students will achieve at their highest potential |
Financial Impact
The financial impact is $82,211. The College Board_s Florida Partnership for Student Achievement will contribute $42,211 to first year implementation. The $40,000 balance will come from training funds allocated to the Department of Advanced Academic Programs. Second year funding will be shared by the schools and the Department of Advanced Academic Programs. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.
Source of Additional Information
Diane Carr, 768-8929
Margery Marcus, 768-8924 null
Associated File Attachments
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College Board Letter (Files) | |
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Agreement (Files) | |
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AVID Fact Sheet (Files) | |
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |