This strand is designed for middle school counselors new to AVID and focuses on developing knowledge, skills, and understanding of the AVID College Readiness System. Participants will experience AVID methodologies as they learn the school counselor’s role in the site team, data collection, student recruitment and retention, articulation, implementation of the AVID Secondary 11 Essentials, and support for the AVID Elective class. Strategies are emphasized that increase student access and success in rigorous courses that will prepare them to be college- and career-ready. Resources specific to middle school will be shared.
Course Number: EDUC-40023
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Please contact the Education department at 858-534-9286 or unexeduc@ucsd.edu for information about this course and upcoming sections.