Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a
non-profit organization that provides professional
learning
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for educators to close opportunity gaps and improve college and career readiness for high school and middle school students, especially those traditionally underrepresented in higher education. AVID's College and Career Readiness System had its start at the secondary level, with elective classes and work in elementary schools and college campuses.
AVID Center
AVID Center is a course that school districts and
college campuses can contract with to provide learning, curriculum, and support services. Districts and campuses decide which parts of the AVID College and Career Readiness System will best serve their needs. AVID Center has offices in
San Diego and
Dallas.
History
AVID was founded by Mary Catherine Swanson in 1980, at
Clairemont High School, in San Diego, US. The first elective class had 32 students. AVID now serves more than 2 million students in more than 7,500 schools in 47 US states and 16
countries
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Research
Since 1980, AVID has been closely studied by numerous research teams and individuals.
Research
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References
External links
Official websiteBlog siteTacoma UnivUT San Diego
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United States educational programs
Public education in the United States