What AVID is...
AVID is an acronym
What AVID is...
AVID is an acronym that stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.
AVID is an in-school academic support program for grades 7-12 that prepares students for college eligibility and success.
AVID places academically average students in advanced classes.
AVID levels the playing field for minority, rural, low-income and other students without a college-going tradition in their families.
AVID is for all students, but it targets those in the academic middle.
AVID is implemented school wide and district wide.
AVID's 11 Essentials
Essential 1 - Student Selection
Essential 2 - Voluntary Participation
Essential 3 - Full Implementation
Essential 4 - Academic Rigor
Essential 5 - Strong, Relevant Writing and Reading Programs
Essential 6 - Inquiry as a Basis for Instruction
Essential 7 - Collaboration as a Basis for Instruction
Essential 8 - Tutorials led by AVID- Trained Tutors
Essential 9 - Use of AVID Center Data System
Essential 10 - Available Site/District Resources
Essential 11 - Active, Interdisciplinary Site Team