race to the top ohio department of education innovative programs grant application

Race to the TopOhio Department of Education

Innovative Programs Grant Application

www.AVID.org Granger B. Ward & Rosemary Ellis AVID Center

Presenters

Granger B. Ward

Executive Vice President

Rosemary EllisDirector, Central Division

Lee FeltsProgram ManagerCentral Division

AGENDA

Welcome

Innovative Programs Application

Questions & Answers

Next Steps

Section A – 1. General School Information

Complete questions a) through h) with your school’s information.

a)Name of Applicant (LEA): b)Name of School(s):

c)Superintendent of Schools:(or equivalent)

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Fax:

Email:

d)LEA RttT Contact:

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Fax:

Email:

e)School Vision: f)School Mission:

g)Primary Goals of School: h)Teacher/Student Ratio:

AVID's mission is to close the achievement

gap by preparing all students for college

readiness and success in a global society.

PLEASE NOTE: In you enter into a collaboration with another LEA, please mark with an * who the FISCAL AGENT will be if selected for one of the competitive grants.

Section A – 1. General School Information

Don’t forget to complete this question.Your application may lose points if this information

is not included.

Names and titles of individuals who participated in the March 10th Innovation Symposium :

2. School Profile – Student Information

STUDENT INFORMATION

Grades served:

Enrollment (total number of students served in school applying for Innovative Program):

Grade Level Enrollment

Pre K-5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Ethnicity and gender data (% of enrollment):

Black: White:

Male: Asian/Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaska

Native:

Hispanic: Multi-Racial: Female:

Percent of students eligible for free/reduced lunch:

Percent of students identified as special education:

Names of current competitive grants LEA has been awarded (2010-2011):

Please attach 2009-2010 school Report Card:

Complete table with your information.

The AVID College Readiness System is designed to work effectively in schools and with students achieving at all levels.

With a 30-year proven record of student success, AVID currently serves:• 400,000 students in• 4,500 schools in• 47 states and 16 countries/territories. See AVID Fact Sheet for more information.

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Section B – Innovative Programs

Please check circle(s) next to the specific Innovative Program(s) for which you are applying. Prioritize your preference order to the right of the program, with “1” being your first priority .

A separate application must be submitted for each Innovative Program Asia Society (International Studies Schools Network) _____ AVID * _____

Early College High School _____

New Tech Network _____

STEM * _____

* Priority may be given to the lowest-achieving schools

You don’t have to choose AVID OR another initiative. You can have BOTH.

AVID gives students and teachers the tools to succeed with all initiatives.

AVID supports and complements

other school reform initiatives.

Section C - 1Questions Addressing Innovation Selected

Please answer questions in the text boxes provided. Provide as many details as possible so reviewers can gain a good picture of your school.1. Identify your selected Innovative Program and the reasons for selection:

AVID is an ideal Innovative Program because it is:• A schoolwide transformational approach that increases the

achievement of all students• A system proven to increase the college enrollment of traditionally

underserved students• An intensive professional development program that makes good

teachers great

AVID is also a great choice for your school because it is:• Able to support and strengthen other existing or new reform models• Able to be immediately implemented in the 2011-2012 school year• Extremely cost effective to implement and sustain


2. In what other school transformation strategies has your school been engaged and its/their status:

Describe any previous or existing strategies your school has implemented. AVID can be used as a stand-alone school transformation model or as the cornerstone supporting a multi-faceted strategy.


3. Describe the capacity your LEA/school has to ensure successful implementation:

Successful AVID implementation requires the following capacities:1. Leadership at the district and school levels committed to implementing

AVID with fidelity2. An AVID Site Team for each school comprised of an Administrator, AVID

Coordinator/Teacher, Core Subject Teachers, and a School Counselor3. Attendance at one of AVID’s Summer Institutes offered around the

country, including Chicago and Dallas4. The addition of the AVID Elective to the Master Calendar5. AVID students recruited and selected to begin in Fall 20116. Tutors recruited and trained to assist in AVID Elective class7. Commitment to incorporating AVID methodologies in content area

classes across the school


In order to support districts and schools, AVID provides ongoing coaching, training and support to its school sites to plan and implement the system.

For further support, please see AVID Implementation Planning Guide for a detailed implementation timeline and additional capacity requirements.


4. How will you integrate the specific Innovative Program into your school culture and current transformation plan/Scope of Work?

AVID creates a school-wide college-going culture: • School and district leaders set the vision and the tone that promotes

college readiness and high expectations for all students.

• Trained Site Team members mentor and support all teachers in implementing AVID strategies, methodologies and resource materials so all students in the school benefit.

• All classrooms are modeled on the AVID classroom to increase student achievement and parent engagement across the entire school.

• AVID division staff and consultants provide ongoing coaching, training and support to transform the culture.


5. How will implementation of this Innovative Program increase student achievement and progress in your LEA/school for ALL students?

AVID’s record of success has been well documented with over 30 years of student outcomes data.

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian Black or African American

Filipino* Hispanic or Latino

Other* White (not Hispanic)

Total

88% 93% 94% 93% 90% 91% 92% 91%

26%

59%

23%

45%

22%32%

40%36%

21%

49%

25% 22%

39% 36%

Completion of Four-Year College Entrance RequirementsAVID U.S. California Overall U.S. Overall

-AVID Center-AVID Senior Data Collection, Study of 22,210 AVID Seniors, [Electronic Database] (2009 - 2010)-California Department of Education, Dataquest, 12th Grade Graduates Completing all Courses Required for U.C. and/or C.S.U. Entrance Requirements, 2008 (n = 376,393)-Manhattan Institute, Education Working Paper 3, 2003, Greene, J.P., Forster, G. “Public High School Graduation and College Readiness Rates in the U.S” (Most recent national data available) *Filipino and Other not classified in this study


5. CONTINUED: How will implementation of this Innovative Program increase student achievement and progress in your LEA/school for ALL students?

Over 98% of AVID high school seniors graduate from high school and over 71% are accepted to four-year colleges – consistently.**AVID Center- AVID General Data Collection, School Years 2001/2 through 2009/10

AVID Top 5 States

National

61%35%

22%

Eighth Graders Taking Algebra

-AVID Center-AVID General Data Collection 2009-2010; AVID Eight Graders (n = 60,841)-The Education Trust, EdWatch State Reports, 2006; http://www2.edtrust.org/edtrust/summaries2006/states.html

The avid.org website has research and data charts

documenting AVID’s effectiveness.


6. How will you sustain this Innovative Program post RttT?

AVID is an extremely cost-effective solution that embeds sustainability into a school through the methodologies and professional development that become part of the school culture. Implementation costs are frontloaded during the first three years of implementation so that sustaining the program in the long run is affordable. Funding sources can be used to sustain AVID, such as Title I, Title II, School Improvement Grants, GEAR UP, and other local dollars. AVID Center helps to sustain the program by providing member schools with:

• Divisional training events• Ongoing Site Team Support• Annual Certification Process• Ongoing technical assistance from Program Managers and consultants


7. Describe any potential challenges or barriers with the mandatory professional development and Innovative Program requirements for the framework you selected. What strategies will your LEA/school implement to overcome these potential obstacles ?

In AVID’s experience there are no insurmountable barriers:

• AVID has developed a flexible implementation timeline to accommodate start-up in Ohio

• There are Summer Institutes held in Chicago and Dallas, helping to keep travel costs low

• The bulk of professional development takes place in the summer

• AVID offers numerous online training opportunities for easy access without missed class time or substitute expenses

• Local Program Managers and consultants can provide technical assistance and support by phone, e-mail or in-person.


8. How will the implementation of this Innovative Program increase college and career readiness of all students?

The AVID College Readiness System was designed to increase the college-readiness of all students in a school. AVID works because it:• Accelerates under achieving students into more rigorous courses• Teaches academic skills not targeted in other classes• Provides intensive support with in-class tutors• Creates a positive peer group for students• Develops a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard

work and determination

In Ohio AVID schools, 99.2% of AVID students are enrolled in a “College Prep” track of courses. For more information, refer to the AVID Fact Sheet, AVID Innovative Programs Symposium 31011 presentation, and www.avid.org Data and Results

http://www.avid.org/


9. Identify a timeline to achieve a successful implementation.

AVID has adapted its standard implementation timeline for a quick start in Ohio. April - June: AVID divisional staff work with schools to

prepare for implementation in school year 2011-2012

July - August: Summer Institute Training

September: AVID Elective Begins

Please see AVID Implementation Planning Guide for details.


10. Why should your LEA/school be awarded an Innovative Programs grant?

This is your chance to shine.

Tell them your story and the needs of your students.

Show your enthusiasm and commitment to AVID’s proven system.

Let them know why you believe in AVID to turn your school around.

Remember, the 41 lowest-performing schools may have

priority for these funds, so emphasize this reality if it applies.

Budget

IMPLEMENTING AVID IN ONE HIGH SCHOOL – NEW DISTRICT

Site Costs Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

AVID Membership Fee $3,195 $3,355 $3,520Summer Institute Fee $5,192 $3,395 $3,545

AVID LibrariesHigh SchoolMiddle School $4,370

$4,915 0 0

AVID District Professional Service Fee $9,000 $6,000 0

Subtotal - AVID Contract Costs $22,302 $12,750 $7,065Tutor Cost $4,320 $8,640 $12,960Continuing Staff Development $1,050 $1,050 $1,050Travel and Lodging Varies Varies VariesTotal Approximate Costs $27,672 $22,440 $21,075[1] Summer Institute registrations are optional in Year 3.[2] Tutor partnerships with local colleges and nonprofits can reduce costs as the number of AVID elective classes increases. Middle schools with only 7th and 8th grades might not add a third elective class in year three so that tutor costs would be $8,640 for years two and three.

Section D - Budget

Budget Category

FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 TOTAL

Salaries (100) N/A *5,370 *9,690 *14,010 *29,070Retirement/ Fringe Benefits (200)

N/A

Purchase Services(400)

N/A 22,302 12,750 7,065 42,117

Supplies (500) N/AOther (800)

N/ATotal Costs

N/A 27,672 22,440 21,075 71,187

Please include LEA Name, IRN#, and proposed Innovation Program information at the top of this table. Include a breakdown of annual expenditures anticipated in each budget category during each grant-year that equals the total dollar amount of the innovation program selected.

Salaries• Tutors• Continuing Staff

Development

Purchase Services• Membership Fee• Summer Institute Fee• AVID Curriculum• AVID District

Professional Service Fee – New districts only

*Indicates this number may vary

Budget

Below are suggestions that districts or school sites might consider to offset the costs of AVID implementation:

Intra-District Suggestions

Scenario 1: Deploy AVID in more than one school in the district and split the cost of the AVID District Professional Service Fee of $9,000 Year 1 and $6,000 Year 2.

Scenario 2: Identify and/or repurpose district funding (such as Title 1 or 2 funds, local RTTT funding, or district professional development funding that could pay the “Summer Institute Fee” or “Continuing Staff Development”) to supplement Innovative Programs grant.

Collaborative Suggestions

Scenario 3:Partner with two-year colleges and/or other college access programs to lower implementation costs, particularly the “Tutor Cost”.

Scenario 4:Small and rural adjacent school districts, with school sites less than 300 students, could band together as a consortium of districts, perhaps through an Educational Service Center, to share implementation costs where appropriate.

Questions about the Innovative Programs Grant application may be directed to:

Jay R. KeeferDirector, ONET (Ohio Network for Education Transformation)Center for School [email protected]

Barbara BooneDirector, Office of Education ReformCenter for School [email protected]

Questions?

mailto:[email protected]


Questions & Answers

Please submit your questions in the chat box and we will answer them as they come in.

Specific questions related only to your district should be directed to one of the AVID representatives via email or phone.

Next Steps

• The Innovative Programs Grant Applications may be found on the Ohio Department of Education website under Race to the Top at:

http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=694

• Interested LEA/Schools are required to submit the requested grant information electronically to [email protected] no later than Friday, April 8, 2011.




AVID College Readiness System

Granger B. WardExecutive Vice President

AVID [email protected]

858-380-4781

Rosemary EllisCentral Division Director

AVID [email protected]

512-669-5901

For more information go to:www.AVID.org

Or contact:

Lee FeltsProgram Manager

AVID Central [email protected]

817-658-7245



http://www.avid.org/


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