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AVID program grows in Charles County; district touts higher attendance and more students in rigorous courses
Summary
District and school staff described the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program’s expansion to elementary and multiple secondary schools, professional learning for teachers, and school-level measures including increased enrollment in honors and AP-level courses for participating students.
Charles County Public Schools staff told the board that AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) has grown from a small post‑pandemic program to a multi-school initiative that now includes an elementary pilot and several middle- and high-school elective classes.
Teresa Peck, AVID instructional program support specialist, said AVID Elementary launched this year at Indian Head Elementary for fifth grade; AVID Secondary runs as an elective in five middle schools and five high schools. Peck said AVID’s purpose is to close opportunity gaps by teaching students organizational, note-taking and inquiry skills and by encouraging college- and career-readiness.
Peck described AVID’s alignment with the district strategic…
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