Advancement Via Individual Determination
AVID's Mission:
AVID's mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.
AVID is...
- a program found in over 4,500 schools in 45 states and 15 countries.
- a college and career preparatory system that:
- teaches students organization skills (both physical and mental)
- helps students develop writing, inquiry, and reading strategies to be successful.
- builds collaboration skills.
- engages students, builds higher level thinking skills.
- utilizes best teaching practices.
Who is an AVID student?
AVID is for everyone. Students learn about organization, study skills, communication, and self-advocacy. AVID Elementary students take structured notes and answer and ask high-level questions that go beyond routine answers.
What is WICOR?
WICOR is an acronym for Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading and provides a learning model that educators can use to guide students in comprehending concepts and articulating ideas at increasingly complex levels.
Curriculum include:
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Tutorials include:
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- Writing
- Critical Reading
- Organizational Strategies for Success
- Inquiry and Questioning Skills
- College and Career Exploration
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- Collaborative Study Groups (Tutorials)
- Writing Groups
- Socratic Seminars
- Philosophical Chairs
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