Race to the Top (RTTT)

The AVID College Readiness System supports all states' efforts to meet the goals of Race to the Top. The following states have received Race to the Top awards:

Round 1: Delaware, Tennessee

Round 2: Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C.

How AVID Meets Race to the Top Objectives
This presentation explains how the AVID College Readiness System can be implemented to achieve Race to the Top objectives in four areas: Standards & Assessments; Effective Teachers & Principals; Data Systems; and Turning Around Low-Performing Schools. The notes on each slide contain AVID program specifics that address school issues.

Ohio RTTT Innovative Programs Grant

The Ohio Race to the Top Innovative Programs Grant Application is due May 20, 2011. Watch the
AVID Race to the Top (RTTT) Innovative Programs Webinar that assists LEAs with completing the application for AVID. It includes a step-by-step walkthrough of the application and concludes with a "Q & A" session. The Webinar was presented by AVID Representatives, Granger Ward, Rosemary Ellis and Lee Felts, as well as Jay Keefer from ODE.

ODE Innovative Program Awards Implementation Documents for Schools

Letter to New Districts
Ohio Next Steps
AVID Contacts
Contract Request Template
Quick Reference Guide (to complete the contract template)
Summer Institute Registration Worksheet
Summer Institute Strands
About AVID
What is AVID

Additional Documents

Fact Sheet
Implementation Planning Guide
SI Save the Date Flyer
Innovative Programs Grant Application
Innovative Programs Symposium