The mission of AVID is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness in a global society.  

The AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a comprehensive initiative aimed at promoting college and career readiness throughout the school. It is designed to assist students in succeeding in school and preparing for their post-secondary education and future careers. AVID achieves this by focusing on academic support, skill development, and fostering a college-going culture to empower students to reach their full potential. 

AVID is a national program and is implemented in approximately 7,500+ K–12 schools in 47 states across the United States, plus schools in the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), Canada, and Australia.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has offered the AVID program in all middle and high schools since 2003.  Currently, AVID in AACPS has been expanded to include twelve elementary schools and the AVID Excel program at seven of our middle schools.  

For more information, please visit AVID.org.