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THE NORTHERN NEW MEXICO

COLLABORATIVE

Santa Fe Community College

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Primary Partners of the CollaborativePrimary Partners of the Collaborative

• University of New Mexico• New Mexico Highlands University – Center of

Education and Study of Diverse Populations• Santa Fe Public Schools• Pojoaque Public Schools• Espanola Valley Public Schools• Las Vegas Public Schools

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What is ENLACE?What is ENLACE?

ENLACE is a StatewideENLACE is a Statewideeducational initiative designed toeducational initiative designed to

strengthen the educational pipeline strengthen the educational pipeline and increase opportunities for and increase opportunities for Latinos to enter and complete Latinos to enter and complete

college.college.

ENLACE is funded by the State of New ENLACE is funded by the State of New Mexico through the Higher Education Mexico through the Higher Education

Department.Department.

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What is GEAR UP?What is GEAR UP?Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for

Undergraduate Programs• Gear Up is a Federally funded program designed to

increase the number of low income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post secondary education.

• A 6 year grant that provides services to an entire cohort of students starting in the 7th grade through high school.

• We are currently in year 4 of the 6 year grant.

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Two GEAR UP grants that serve Two GEAR UP grants that serve Santa FeSanta Fe

1. ENLACE/GEAR UP Partnership Grant

2. State GEAR UP grant through the NM Higher Education Department

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ENLACE/GEAR UPENLACE/GEAR UP Program Objectives Program Objectives

• To increase the academic performance and preparation for post secondary education

• To increase the rates of graduation and participation in college

• To increase student and parent educational expectation and knowledge of post-secondary education options and financial aid

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ENLACE GEAR UP – Santa FeENLACE GEAR UP – Santa Fe

• Serving 674 total students grades 7-12 at – Capital High School – Santa Fe High School– De Vargas Junior High School – Ortiz Middle School– Alameda Junior High School

• 186 are GEAR UP students in the 10th grade at Capital High in 08-09

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ENLACE/GEAR UPENLACE/GEAR UPProgram ComponentsProgram Components

1. College Awareness/Preparation• EXPLORE – PLAN – ACT• College Visits & College Camps• College Preparation Portfolios

2. Professional Development• AP Training Incentives• AVID Training

3. Academic Support• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Tutoring/Mentoring

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ENLACE/GEAR UP ENLACE/GEAR UP Program Components – Cont.Program Components – Cont.

4. Student Leadership• GEAR UP Student Leadership Group• HUDV 270 – Service Leadership – Los

Compañeros5. Parental Engagement

• Parent Action Committee• GEAR UP Parent Nights (Pinnacle training, how to

help your child succeed, career pathway opportunities)

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HUDV 270 – Service LeadershipHUDV 270 – Service LeadershipLos CompanerosLos Companeros

• In 2007-2008 37 Capital High School Students completed HUDV 270 receiving dual credit

• Students were trained and served as peer mentors to 350 9th grade students at CHS

• Students were trained in the following areas: effective communication, conflict resolution, facilitation, accessing community resources, identifying barriers to success, college preparation, financial aid, cultural competency

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Mentoring TopicsMentoring Topics

1. Creating a vision, identifying goals2. Why education? The cost of real life3. How to get good grades in 10 easy steps4. What can you do to prepare for college now5. Early awareness of post secondary opportunities6. Identity, oppression, and social justice7. Effective conflict resolution

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AVID PROGRAMAVID PROGRAMAVID PROGRAMAVID PROGRAM

ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION

[L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

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The Mission of AVIDThe Mission of AVID

• will succeed in rigorous curriculum,• will enter mainstream activities of the school,• will increase their enrollment in colleges and

universities and• will become educated and responsible participants

and leaders in a democratic society.

AVID is designed to increase school wide learning and performance. The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, and most especially the least served students in the middle capable of completing a college preparatory path:

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Friday

AVID Curriculum Tutorials AVID Curriculum Tutorials Binder EvaluationField TripsMedia CenterSpeakersMotivational Activities*(within block)

TuesdayMonday Wednesday Thursday

*Combinationfor

Block Schedule

A SAMPLE WEEK IN THE AVID ELECTIVEDaily or Block* Schedule

AVID Tutorials:• Collaborative Study Groups• Writing Groups• Socratic Seminars

AVID Curriculum includes:• Writing Curriculum• College and Careers• Strategies for Success

*Combinationfor

Block Schedule

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The AVID Student Profile

• Average to High Test Scores• 2.0-3.5 GPA • College Potential with Support• Desire and Determination

Students with Academic Potential

Meets One or More of the Following Criteria• First to Attend College• Historically Underserved in Colleges and Universities• Low Income• Special Circumstances

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Writing to Learn

I nquiry

Collaboration

Reading

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1980-1 HS-1 Teacher

1988-2 counties-50 HS-1 Summer Institute-Middle School Curriculum

1999-750 Schools-13 States-1500 Teachers-2000 Tutors-3 Summer Institutes-Certification of Sites

AVIDElective

AVID Teacher

Tutors

Site Team

StaffDevelopment

Curriculum

School wideReform

AVID History2008-3,500 schools-45 states-15 countries-300,000 students-6 Summer Institutes

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National AVID Data95% of AVID graduates reported enrolling

in college

77% of AVID seniors have enrolled in four year institutions and 17% in community colleges.

This is a four year college-going rate three times higher than the California state average. The national average for four-year college enrollment is 35%.

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Mehan et al, Constructing School Success, Cambridge University Press, 1996

AVID students are staying in college once they enroll; 89% of those who start are in college two years later.

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Program outcomes 07-08Program outcomes 07-08

• 152 middle school & 168 high school students successfully completed the AVID elective.

• 100% were promoted to the next grade level. • 86% will continue in AVID in 08-09 • 100% of AVID seniors graduated in Spring 08• 87% are currently enrolled in college• 33% are currently attending UNM• 66% are currently attending SFCC

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Program Outcomes cont.Program Outcomes cont.

• 74 SFPS teachers & administrators completed AVID training

• 42 teachers completed AP training• Advanced Placement Offerings at Capital High

have doubled since AVID was implemented• Over 400 parents attend the CHS GEAR UP

parent nights that focused on “strategies to help your child succeed in school”.

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Program HighlightsProgram Highlights

• 13 AVID students received the $20,000 Simons Scholarship

• 3 AVID seniors received the Daniels Scholarship• Channell Wilson Segura – CHS AVID Teacher and

Coordinator received the “Teacher who Inspires” award from Partners in Education

• Received $5,000 from the Chamber of Commerce to support AVID Professional Development