Introduction to AVID

A Centennial Middle School Introduction

AVID Mission Statement

AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

What is AVID?● Advancement Via Individual Determination● A structured, college preparatory system working directly

with schools and districts● A direct support structure for first-generation college goers,

grades 4-12● A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by

nearly 4,000 middle schools and high schools in 45 states and 15 countries

● A professional development program providing training throughout the U.S.

Instruction Domain

In the school-wide implementation, classroom teachers support all students with the use of WICOR instructional strategies in their classrooms. In the

AVID elective, Ms. Kahn provides a deeper understanding of these instructional strategies.

WICOR is an acronym:

Writing * Inquiry * Collaboration * Organization * Reading

WICOR

Binder

Materials

Tutorial Process

Tutorials

AVID Field Trip to ASU

AVID Field Trip to GCU