AVID is a national initiative that works within the regular school day and includes tutoring and an elective class on college preparation, writing, inquiry, collaboration and reading skills.
The grants are offered over a two-year period and provide support for teacher training and implementation of the program. Schools may receive approximately $16,575 for the first year, and $7,500 for the second.
Application deadline is Feb. 11. For application materials or more information, call Regina Kuczbanski at (732) 564-1189 or visit cesp.rutgers.edu/avid.
Ocean County College holiday performances
Yates Musical Theatre will present “A Christmas Carol,” the story of Scrooge, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. at Ocean County College (OCC), 2 Campus Drive, Toms River. The production includes music, dancing and children. The cost for tickets is $8 per person. Call the box office at (732) 255-0500 to purchase tickets.