What is AVID?
AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is a program that prepares students for a successful future and teaches them the skills and strategies to achieve their best.
The AVID program is currently implemented 3-6 and AVID strategies are used in K-6 classrooms.
AVID commenced operating in the USA in 1980. It now involves approximately 320,000 students in 4,000 schools across 16 countries. In the USA the AVID program has had demonstrable success and has now made a promising start in Australia.
What are the benefits of AVID?
The AVID program supports students to achieve and improve their results. Students work within a team and build positive relationships with teachers, peers and members of the community. AVID teaches study and organisational skills, as well as strengthening writing, inquiry and reading skills. Overall the AVID program incorporates a growth mindset approach which builds self-confidence and belief in their ability to achieve.
AVID uses a WICORÂ framework for student learning and teaching.
WICOR stands for:
- Writing
- Inquiry
- Collaboration
- Organisation
- Reading
AVID students are taught strategies in each area of WICOR that will assist them in their learning.
