What AVID IS
AVID = Advancement Via Individual Determination
A direct support structure for students’ academic and career success.
A structured, college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts.
A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by nearly 4,500 schools in 45 states and 15 countries.
A professional development program providing training throughout the world.
AVID strategies support the Common Core State Standards.
What AVID Isn’t
AVID isn’t a remedial program.
AVID isn’t a free ride.
AVID isn’t a niche program.
AVID isn’t a college outreach program.
The AVID Student Profile
Students With Academic Potential:
Average to high test scores
2.0-3.5 GPA (the “academic middle”)
College potential with support
Desire and determination
Meets One or More of the Following Criteria:
First to attend college
Historically underserved in four-year colleges
Low income
Special circumstances
AVID Program Essentials
AVID student selection
Voluntary participation
AVID elective class offered during the school day
Rigorous course and study
Writing and reading curriculum
Inquiry to promote critical reading
Collaboration
Trained tutors
Data collection and analysis
District and school commitment
Active and interdisciplinary site team
Why AVID Works
Places AVID students in rigorous curriculum and gives them the support to achieve.
Provides the explicit “hidden curriculum” of schools.
Provides a team of students for positive peer identification; and Redefines teacher’s role as that of student advocate.
AVID Tutorials Include:
Collaborative Study Groups
Writing Groups
Socratic Seminars
AVID Curriculum Includes:
Writing Curriculum
College and Careers
Strategies for Success
Critical Reading