AVID :
GEAR UP supports Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), a structured, college preparatory program that creates a college-going culture and pathway to rigorous curriculum. Nationally, AVID is currently in more than 2,200 middle schools and high schools in 36 states and 15 countries.
AVID targets students in the academic middle — B, C, and even D students — who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college, and many are from low-income or minority families. AVID pulls these students out of their unchallenging courses and puts them on the college track.
During the 2005-2011 grant period, GEAR UP supported the implementation of AVID programs at 20 low-income middle schools, which catalyzed the growth of AVID in Hawai‘i from one school in 2004-2005, to over 100 schools (40% of the state’s public schools) in 2011-2012.
GEAR UP continues to support AVID at low-income middle and high schools, as each school institutionalizes its program. Working closely with the AVID Center, GEAR UP advocates for Hawai‘i-based professional development with more Hawai'i teachers becoming AVID trainers, thereby creating sustainable local resources. GEAR UP also facilitates the creation of professional learning communities which allow teachers to share best practices and to better align instruction and college-going cultures. These efforts have helped institutionalize AVID’s impact on over 3,750 students each year at Title I schools.
GEAR UP supports Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), a structured, college preparatory program that creates a college-going culture and pathway to rigorous curriculum. Nationally, AVID is currently in more than 2,200 middle schools and high schools in 36 states and 15 countries.
AVID targets students in the academic middle — B, C, and even D students — who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college, and many are from low-income or minority families. AVID pulls these students out of their unchallenging courses and puts them on the college track.
During the 2005-2011 grant period, GEAR UP supported the implementation of AVID programs at 20 low-income middle schools, which catalyzed the growth of AVID in Hawai‘i from one school in 2004-2005, to over 100 schools (40% of the state’s public schools) in 2011-2012.
GEAR UP continues to support AVID at low-income middle and high schools, as each school institutionalizes its program. Working closely with the AVID Center, GEAR UP advocates for Hawai‘i-based professional development with more Hawai'i teachers becoming AVID trainers, thereby creating sustainable local resources. GEAR UP also facilitates the creation of professional learning communities which allow teachers to share best practices and to better align instruction and college-going cultures. These efforts have helped institutionalize AVID’s impact on over 3,750 students each year at Title I schools.
EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (ECHS) / Dual Credit
What is Early College High School? Early College High School / Dual Credit is an initiative that allows high school students to take college classes on their high school campus. For the most part, students in an early college class are taught by college professors and take the class with their high school peers. Students who successfully complete the college class receive both high school and college credit.
Early College opportunities are different at each high school. Some high schools may be offering Early College classes as part of a pathway that leads to a college certificate or associate’s degree; other high schools may just be offering one Early College class per semester to students in a specific career academy. In addition, some Early College classes may be free to students participating (because they’re paid by grant funding), while students in other Early College classes may be responsible for paying for tuition, fees, and books an the class themselves. If you’re interested in learning more about what early college opportunities are available at your high school, please talk to the high school counselor.
The unique partnership between HIDOE and the University of Hawaii System allows public high school students to attend college classes during the fall, spring and summer while earning high school and college credits. The college credits earned by students are accepted at all University of Hawaii system campuses. Students who plan to attend private or Mainland universities after high school graduation need to check with each individual institution regarding their acceptance of credit from concurrent enrollment programs such as Running Start and Early College.
What is Early College High School? Early College High School / Dual Credit is an initiative that allows high school students to take college classes on their high school campus. For the most part, students in an early college class are taught by college professors and take the class with their high school peers. Students who successfully complete the college class receive both high school and college credit.
Early College opportunities are different at each high school. Some high schools may be offering Early College classes as part of a pathway that leads to a college certificate or associate’s degree; other high schools may just be offering one Early College class per semester to students in a specific career academy. In addition, some Early College classes may be free to students participating (because they’re paid by grant funding), while students in other Early College classes may be responsible for paying for tuition, fees, and books an the class themselves. If you’re interested in learning more about what early college opportunities are available at your high school, please talk to the high school counselor.
The unique partnership between HIDOE and the University of Hawaii System allows public high school students to attend college classes during the fall, spring and summer while earning high school and college credits. The college credits earned by students are accepted at all University of Hawaii system campuses. Students who plan to attend private or Mainland universities after high school graduation need to check with each individual institution regarding their acceptance of credit from concurrent enrollment programs such as Running Start and Early College.
If you could get up the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed.
-- David Viscott
-- David Viscott
