AVID

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What is AVID?

AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is an elementary through post-secondary college readiness system that is designed to increase school-wide learning and performance. The AVID system accelerates student learning, uses research based methods of effective instruction, provides meaningful and motivational professional development, and acts as a catalyst for systemic reform and change. AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.

Although AVID serves all students, it focuses on the least served students in the academic middle.  The formula is simple – raise expectations of students and, with the AVID support system in place, they will rise to the challenge. Students participating in AVID are equipped with strategies and tools vital for post-secondary success.  Students take rigorous coursework and receive tutorial support to promote academic achievement.  What differentiates AVID from other educational reform programs is its astounding success rate. Since 1990, more than 85,500 AVID students have graduated from high school and planned to attend college. National data from the AVID Class of 2021 indicated that 94% of students completed four year college entrance requirements and 87% reported plans to attend a post-secondary institution. 

AVID will be available at all Middle Schools and all High Schools in CFBISD. AVID will be offered at the following Elementary Schools:

McWhorter Elementary 
Sheffield Elementary 
Thompson Elementary

In 2018, Ted Polk Middle School received the designation as an AVID National Demonstration School. In 2024, DeWitt Perry Middle School and Creekview High School also received designations as AVID National Demonstration Schools. There are only 203 demonstration schools in the United States and only 49 in Texas who have received this honor. Demonstration schools must undergo a rigorous validation process and serve as exemplary models of the College Readiness System. 

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Contact:
Melanie Williams
Coordinator of School Counseling & AVID
972.968.6625

Kathy Ware
Secretary for AVID/ Counseling/ CTE
972-968-6582

AVID in CFBISD

What is AVID?

AVID at a Glance

AVID Campus Coordinators

Campus Coordinator Coordinator Email
Blalack Janice Cordray cordrayj@cfbisd.edu
Bush Micah Morris morrism@cfbisd.edu
Field Maria Ventura venturamar@cfbisd.edu
Perry Temple Gonzalez gonzalezt@cfbisd.edu
Polk Allinisse Kellum kelluma@cfbisd.edu
Creekview Emily Johnson johnsonem@cfbisd.edu
Early College Jessica Rodriguez rodriguezje@cfbisd.edu
Ranchview Brittany Little littleb@cfbisd.edu
Newman Smith Alina Wilder  wildera@cfbisd.edu
R. L. Turner Dora Flores riverado@cfbisd.edu