AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

Mission: Mission:

AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. Regardless of their life circumstances, AVID students overcome obstacles and achieve success. They graduate and attend college at higher rates, but more importantly, they can think critically, collaborate, and set high expectations to confidently conquer the challenges that await them.

Program Description: Program Description: AVID offers tutoring that is:
  1. Structured: A process of repeatable steps allows for consistency across models; teachers, tutors, and students are trained on, reflective of, and continually coached in that process.
  2. Student-Centered and Safe: All tutorial models are built on a foundation of relational capacity so that students feel supported while seeking solutions.
  3. Inquiry-Based: Tutors and peers ask higher-order questions instead of offering answers.
  4. Collaborative: Peers use their collective agency to resolve points of confusion and support each other.
  5. Equitable: Defined roles and responsibilities ensure equal participation.
  6. Metacognitive: Students identify where they are confused, and then summarize their new learning and reflect on the process.
Type of service
Tutoring Program
Academic Intervention
Other
Other type of service

AVID offers K-12 schoolwide curriculum to build students' academic skills (K-12), an elective course for first-generation college goers (6-12), an elective for long-term English language learners (7-8), and professional learning for educators and administrators. With AVID, schools provide the high expectations, access, and support students need to succeed in rigorous courses.

Website Address
avid.org
Year Started
1980
Headquarter Location (City, State)
San Diego California
States of Operation
California
Subject Offered
English Language Arts (ELA),
Math,
Reading,
Science,
Social Studies,
Other
Other subjects
any content area where students need support
Grade Levels
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade
Languages Offered
English
Setting
During School
Delivery Mode
Blended,
In-Person,
Virtual
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Type of Tutor
Other
Other tutor type
Peer