In my early days as an AVID teacher I remember thinking that my students didn't have personal stories that compared to the stories I heard at the summer institute lunches. I was wrong. My kids have been through many adverse and challenging situations. While no one from my classes has been selected to speak yet, the writing has been eye opening.
AVID needs teachers and student speakers for Summer Institutes. Your class might not have a writer selected for presentation, but having your students produce their biography helps them improve writing and you will be surprised about how much more you will know about them. Your personal story might inspire someone else. You never now until you try.
Student essays are due to AVID Center by February 6th. Teacher essay are due February 20th. Additional information can be found on the website at www.avidonline.org or you can email me for guidelines provided by Western Division.
Monday, January 26, 2009
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