What is AVID?

AVID stands for Advancement via Individual Determination.

AVID Elementary

AVID elementary is designed to support students in daily instruction.  AVID strategies and systems are integrated into existing curricula to boost engagement and achievement in preparation for future success.

 

AVID Secondary

AVID can move beyond a class to serve all students in daily instruction.  In supporting all instructional philosophy at a school, AVID can bring action to a school’s college and career readiness goals. 

 

AVID Elective Class

The AVID Elective class is a programmatic support for students in the academic middle to bridge the gap between aspirations and achievements.  Enrollment in AVID requires an application, interview, and contract.

 

Examples of Supports to Bismarck Public Schools:

• Foster student leadership skills to empower every learner to thrive.
• Provide support for using best practice strategies and system sustainability through teacher and administrator professional learning from AVID and within the district.
• Support systems in schools to close the opportunity gap for students.
• Foster college and career readiness skills through the elective with an emphasis on academic rigor and support in writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading (WICOR).
• Support elementary schools in foundational executive functioning skills. 

 

District Director

Alyssa Sautner

Phone: 701-323-4112

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