The 11 Essentials of AVID

These are the key elements to AVID’s success.

1. AVID student selection

2. Voluntary participation

3. AVID elective class offered during the school day

4. Rigorous course of study

5. Strong, relevant writing and reading curriculum

6. Inquiry to promote critical thinking

7. Collaboration as a basis of instruction

8. Trained tutors

9. Data collection and analysis

10. District and school commitment

11. Active, interdisciplinary site teams