Advancement Via Individual Determination

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
Founded1980
FounderMary Catherine Swanson
Founded atSan Diego, California, U.S.
FocusCollege and career readiness
HeadquartersSan Diego, California
Area served
United States; Department of Defense Education Activity; U.S. Virgin Islands; Canada; Australia
President and Chief Executive Officer
Thuan Nguyen
Websitehttps://www.avid.org/

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a non-profit educational organization that provides professional learning for K-12 educators to close opportunity gaps and improve college and career readiness for elementary, middle and high school students, especially those traditionally underrepresented in higher education. AVID's College and Career Readiness System had its start at the secondary level, with elective classes and work in elementary schools and college campuses.

As of 2025, AVID operates in more than 7,400 schools across 47 U.S. states and several international locations, including Australia, Canada, and Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools.

Since 2022, Thuan Nguyen is the President and chief executive officer (CEO).

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