OIS doing AVID

that's right! Oakridge is finally doing it! We'll be doing AVID starting SY 2012-13.

Here's what AVID is all about...

AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is an elementary through postsecondary college readiness system that is designed to increase schoolwide learning and performance. The AVID system accelerates student learning, uses research based methods of effective instruction, provides meaningful and motivational professional development, and acts as a catalyst for systemic reform and change.

AVID is a college readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in and persist in four-year colleges. Today, AVID has been adopted by approximately 4,800 schools in 48 states, the District of Columbia and 16 countries/territories, and serves more than 425,000 students, grades 4-12 and at the postsecondary level.

The AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) incorporates three distinct components - AVID Elementary,AVID Secondary (Elective) and AVID Postsecondary. Each component addresses the needs of students to help bridge the path from elementary school through postsecondary completion.

Parents and students, please contact your local school district to inquire if an AVID program exists in your area. Administrators and teachers interested in program implementation, please Contact us.

Sounds great. Right??