Implementing Rigor into the Classroom with AVID Best Practices - EDC-X743Y

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Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

Participants will actively engage in all AVID Site Team and subcommittee meetings. During these meetings, AVID Best Practices will be facilitated, and site team members are expected to implement these strategies with fidelity, incorporating one or more elements of rigor into their curriculum weekly. Participants will learn to develop and integrate rigor into their curriculum to better prepare students for the demands of high school credit courses, honors and advanced placement courses, and other college and career readiness skills. Additionally, participants will facilitate one or more meetings to foster the development of teacher and student leaders, as well as parent advocates for college and career readiness.

Learner Outcomes

Facilitate one or more meetings utilizing the AVID Professional Learning Practices to enhance delivery of curriculum
WICORize one lesson per month (Jan-June) to implement rigor into curriculum or during a faculty/school improvement day
Explore relevant curriculum and resources to support first steps/weeks and schoolwide implementation
Align participant interests with passions to create job opportunities within the role of student recruitment, aligning data, community outreach, scheduling, and public relations within the KMS Community
Develop and refine AVID Best Practices and AVID Center Professional Learning Practices for classroom, school, and community discourse

Course Details

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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING UNITS THROUGH USD.

Number of Units: 1.0 - 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours. Please choose unit selection upon checkout.

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA Participants.

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.

These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Directions to Enroll for Credit

Step 1: Register with the Partner Organization (DoDEA)
Complete your registration directly with the partner organization. Follow their instructions to begin the course and pay any required enrollment fees.

Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

Step 2: Register for University Credit
After confirming your registration with the partner organization, return to USD’s website.

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Step 3: Complete the Course
Participate fully in the course through the partner organization and complete all required assignments, activities, and assessments.

Step 4: Partner Organization Submits Grades
After you finish, the partner organization will submit your final grade to USD.

Step 5: Receive Your Transcript
Once your grade has been processed, USD will issue an official transcript reflecting your earned credit. Transcripts are mailed to the address listed in your USD student account.

Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
International addresses: 3–4 weeks

For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.