AVID Center
AVID Center offers professional development and educational resources to close the opportunity gap for students, impacting over 2 million students in more than 8,000 schools across 47 states in the U.S.
Services
AVID Center provides a variety of professional development and educational resources aimed at closing the opportunity gap for students. Their services include curriculum resources, training programs for educators, and a focus on developing academic habits and soft skills. These services are tailored to enhance the education system and ensure that students are better prepared for higher educational opportunities and career success.
Events and Conferences
AVID Center hosts several key events focused on the professional development of educators and the sharing of educational best practices. The AVID Summer Institute is a dynamic three-day event that includes keynotes, hands-on activities, and collaborative sessions designed to enhance educational strategies. Additionally, the AVID National Conference provides a forum for educators to discuss and share best practices aimed at improving student outcomes.
Programs in Schools
Operating in over 8,000 schools across 47 states in the U.S., AVID Center impacts more than 2 million students. Their programs include AVID Elementary, which focuses on developing academic habits in young students to prepare them for higher education, and AVID Secondary, which features the AVID Elective course aimed at making students college-ready. These programs are structured to build essential academic and social skills from a young age.
Research and Effectiveness
AVID Center utilizes research and data to measure the effectiveness of its programs in enhancing student success. By continuously analyzing educational outcomes and program implementation, the organization ensures that its offerings are making a measurable difference. This data-driven approach helps refine their methods and improve educational strategies to better support student achievement.
Partnerships
AVID Center engages in partnerships with industry leaders to integrate soft skills highly valued by employers into student education. These collaborations help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, ensuring that students not only excel academically but are also well-prepared for the workforce. These industry partnerships are crucial in aligning education with the skills needed in today's job market.