Academic skills are just some of the contributing factors to college and career success. "According to the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development, overwhelming evidence indicates that the development of social and emotional skills and competencies are equally essential for students to thrive in school, careers, and life." - myavid.org
Through AVID’s emphasis on inquiry, students can explore issues more deeply in order to take a more thoughtful approach to challenges presented to them. Students are also able to look at weighing the consequences of their actions, both positive, neutral, and negative.
Organization—including focused note-taking, information management, time management, and goal setting—is the main cornerstones of every AVID classroom.
AVID classes are structured to empower students to advocate on behalf of themselves to navigate and influence their environment, especially when planning for college.
Students are provided opportunities to develop their skills in order to effectively communicate and collaborate in an array of diverse settings.
AVID students perform goal-setting exercises, as well as self-inventories on their learning styles, and self-identify their personal priorities.