Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a

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organization that provides professional

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for educators to close opportunity gaps and improve college and career readiness for elementary, middle and

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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. WICOR is a collection of instructional strategies associated with the AVID program. WICOR stands for Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading to Learn.

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

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and

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History

AVID was founded by Mary Catherine Swanson in 1980, at

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, 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

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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 siteUT San Diego
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