AVID

AVID's mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.  

AVID at the secondary level is:

• An elective class that uses an established curriculum made up of rigorous standards, WICOR (writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading) strategies, Cornell note-taking, study skills, tutorials led by trained college tutors, and Socratic Seminars
• A structured, college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts
• A direct support structure for first-generation college students, grades 7-12
• A school-wide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by nearly 4,000 schools in 45 states and 15 countries
• A professional development program providing training around the world

AVID Curriculum

The AVID class meets daily and uses an established curriculum. It includes:

• Rigorous standards
• WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading) strategies
• Cornell note-taking
• Study skills
• Tutorials led by trained college tutors on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Socratic Seminars
• The creation of a network of support made up of parents, teachers, and AVID classmates all focused on the goal of preparing students for college

 Learn more about AVID in Green Bay Area Public Schools

Edison AVID Staff

• Justine Skog- Site Director
• Holly Snyder- Site Director
• Karen Navarro- 7th & 8th Grade AVID Elective Teacher
• Madeline Schultz- 8th Grade AVID Elective Teacher
• Natalie Rivera- 7th Grade AVID Excel Teacher
• Carlos Ramirez- 8th Grade AVID Excel Teacher