— Free Webinar —
Sneak Peek
Get a Glimpse of AVID Ignite, Our Next Evolution of Virtual Summer Learning
March 15, 2023
10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET
Join us for this engaging 30-minute virtual session and 15-minute Q&A!
Want to learn more about what’s new in AVID Ignite, our latest virtual professional learning offering? Join Laurie Kirkland and Ellen Nickerson, the product leads of AVID Ignite, to take a look inside AVID Ignite and learn how new “educator agency” sessions can support participants in extending learning and inspiration across campus throughout the school year.
Plus, explore ways to optionally customize the AVID Ignite experience with localized activities, including a look inside the Event Customization Guide. This new resource is packed with info and tips designed to help sites and districts create a world-class experience for participants.
This webinar is a follow-up to our February 15, 2023, webinar, Introduction to Ignite.
This webinar will be recorded! Please register even if you are unavailable to attend and you will automatically receive access to the recorded webinar after the event.
Intended Audience
AVID partners entering year two and beyond of implementation:
- District leaders
- Site leaders
- Educators
Webinar Topics
- Review AVID Ignite – what it is, and its benefits.
- Get a glimpse of the new “educator agency” sessions.
- Discuss event customization sample schedules.
- Look inside the Event Customization Guide.
- Answer your questions about AVID Ignite.
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Presenters:
Ellen Nickerson, M.S.
Director, Teaching & Learning
Ellen currently serves as the Director of Teaching and Learning at AVID Center. She brings expertise in AVID, professional learning, curriculum, and instruction to her leadership role in developing AVID's programs, products, and services. Ellen joined AVID in 2005. During her tenure, she has supported districts in the Eastern Region, facilitated national and regional professional learning, and overseen professional learning and resource development and AVID Schoolwide. Throughout her career, Ellen has provided leadership to teachers in instruction and school reform and has taught at the elementary, middle, secondary, and postsecondary levels.
Laurie Kirkland, M.Ed
Director, Digital Learning
Laurie is the Director of Digital Learning at AVID Center. She joined AVID in 2016. Laurie was the lead writer for the first Digital Teaching and Learning strand that was added to the AVID professional learning catalog in 2018. She has supported teachers and provided professional learning in math, STEM, blended learning, and technology integration through a variety of district level specialist positions. Laurie brings expertise in integrating technology meaningfully to engage students in meeting learning outcomes with the support of digital tools, resources, and various learning management platforms.
Reignite your “why” and spark inspiration across campus!