AVID
Denise Harshman, Ed.D.
Coordinator
dharshman@ocde.us
714-966-4446
Nicole Overholtzer
Administrative Assistant III
noverholtzer@ocde.us
714-966-4157
Advancement Via Individual Determination
AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.
Welcome
AVID in Orange County was initially implemented in 1992 in one high school. AVID has since expanded to 297 schools, 151 elementary and 146 middle and high schools from 19 districts. Currently AVID serves approximately 30,000 students in Orange County. Of the 1,805 seniors that graduated in 2026, 92% met the four year college entrance requirements and 81% applied to 4-year universities with 77% being accepted. Addditionally, 84% of the seniors took at least one AP, IB or college course during their high school years.
