Regardless of their life circumstances, AVID students overcome obstacles and achieve success. They graduate and attend college at higher rates, but more importantly, they can think critically, collaborate, and set high expectations to confidently conquer the challenges that await them.

WICOR is an instructional model that stands for Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading. It's a learning approach that helps students become more engaged and develop the skills they need to be ready for college and careers. 

Here are some key features of WICOR: 

Student-centered

WICOR puts students at the center of their learning, empowering them to take charge of their thinking and learning. 

Collaborative teaching

WICOR is built on collaborative teaching and learning, with strategies that engage both teachers and students. 

Rigorous learning

WICOR helps teachers provide students with opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills through rigorous course content. 

Skill-building

WICOR is a scaffolded process that begins in elementary school and continues through K-12. 

Effective in any setting

WICOR strategies can be used in face-to-face, blended, and virtual learning environments.