AVID: is a college readiness system for elementary through higher
education that is designed to increase schoolwide learning and performance. The
AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) accelerates student learning, uses
research based methods of effective instruction, provides meaningful and
motivational professional learning, and acts as a catalyst for systemic reform
and change.
Adelante: is a university-school-community
partnership in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its goals are to increase awareness and
the expectation of higher education starting with kindergarten students. This program started in Bryant Middle School during the 2012-2013 school year.
MESA: is the pre-college component of the MESA/STEP
Consortium, a nonprofit organization comprised of higher education
institutions, businesses/industries, public school districts, government
agencies, and community organizations. The program acts as a pipeline with
pre-college and college components. STEP (Science Technology, Engineering
Program) is the college component.
TRIO: The Federal TRIO Programs are outreach and student services
programs designed to identify and provide academic success services to
qualified individuals. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and
assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and
individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from
middle school to post baccalaureate programs.