On March 27, 2024, Ruby Drive Elementary School in Placentia hosted 70 educational leaders from all over Southern California for an AVID Showcase on campus. AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a national non-profit organization devoted to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. The organization also trains 70,000 educators annually to help schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach.
After being named an AVID Showcase School in June 2018, Ruby Drive assumed the important responsibility of providing opportunities for educators to witness their program implementation, learn about their best practices, and study their strategies hands-on. Only a handful of schools in Southern California represent this identical level of achievement within the AVID organization.
The Showcase provided a dynamic platform for attendees to witness the AVID philosophy in action, permeating across all grade levels at Ruby Drive. Visiting district administrators and teachers witnessed Ruby Drive’s vertical and horizontal articulation of AVID strategies to support student success. The program’s proven learning support structure WICOR—which stands for Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading—was also on display throughout classroom instruction and practices.
The event culminated with panel discussions featuring administrators, teachers, students, parents, and alumna of the program. Thought-provoking inquiries delved into the program’s ethos, support mechanisms, communication channels, professional development initiatives, and most importantly, tangible markers of student achievement.
The AVID Showcase could not have been made possible without the support of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) leaders as well as Ruby Drive Principal Lisa Carmona and AVID Program Specialist Paul La Porte. The collective efforts of Ruby Drive’s dedicated faculty and staff were also instrumental in orchestrating the experience.
Since 2015, Ruby Drive has been steadfast in its commitment to infusing AVID throughout its campus culture. As one of 22 schools within the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District to implement AVID, Ruby Drive continues to be a shining exemplar of educational excellence and inclusive learning practices.
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