The AVID Mission

AVID is a college readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in, and persist in, four -year colleges. For over 30 years, AVID has accelerated student learning through research based methods of effective instruction. It provides meaningful and motivational professional learning and is a catalyst for systemic reform and change. "Raise expectations of students and, with the AVID support system in place, they will rise to the challenge." (AVID.org)

How AVID Works

• At the heart of the system are proven AVID methodologies based on WICOR:
  • Writing to learn
  • emphasis on Inquiry
  • Collaborative approach
  • Organizational skills
  • critical Reading
• AVID system techniques are delivered to students by trained AVID teachers who are coached by AVID staff in effective instructional strategies and best practices.
• Core content and other non-AVID Elective teachers use AVID resources aligned with curriculum standards in their subject areas.
• Administrators and teachers work together on Site Teams to implement and expand AVID strategies school-wide.