AVID's Summer of Learning: AVID Ignite™ Sessions Are Under Way
and AVID Summer Institute Starts Next Week! 

We are thrilled to kick off the summer with our highly anticipated AVID Ignite and Summer Institute sessions. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to connect with like-minded peers from across the country. Spots are filling up quickly, but there’s still time to register!

AVID Ignite (Virtual)
Engage in 3 days of live-facilitated, interactive, virtual learning with your choice of 33 Communities of Practice. Explore ways to extend learning throughout the school year, engage in productive planning, and ignite inspiration campuswide. Leverage AVID Ignite’s flexible format and comprehensive resources to support successful implementation, collective educator agency, and teacher retention. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge and network virtually!

AVID Summer Institute (In-Person)
Get ready for an immersive learning experience like no other! AVID Summer Institute starts next week and is a dynamic 3-day in-person event packed with inspiring keynotes, hands-on activities, Site Team time, and collaborative sessions. Join us around the country to discover the latest educational strategies, gather practical tools, and develop a fresh perspective to tackle the school year ahead.

Registration Is Still Open for the Following Summer Institutes:

• San Diego 1: June 19–21

• Tampa: June 19–21

• San Francisco: June 26–28

• Seattle: July 10–12

• San Antonio: July 12–14

• Minneapolis: July 25–27

Mark your calendars and reserve your spot now! Whether you're new to AVID or a veteran, our summer sessions offer invaluable opportunities for growth, reflection, and connection. Let's make this summer a transformative journey together with AVID!

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Our New AVID Event Site Will Help You Navigate Summer Institute Like a Pro! 

Are you joining us for AVID Summer Institute? Check out the AVID Event Site—our mobile-friendly website designed to keep you connected and organized at any Summer Institute you attend!

With the AVID Event Site, attendees can:

• Log in to view personalized locations of Community of Practice (CoP) and Site Team rooms.

• View and explore the event schedule.

• Explore venue location(s) and map(s).

• Receive real-time announcements.

• Access a Welcome Letter packed with resources.

• Directly contact AVID Care via chat or phone.

• Access links to AVID social media platforms and GooseChase challenges.

Don’t waste precious time searching for your CoP room!

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DISTRICT DIRECTORS  SITE LEADERS

AVID Leadership Forum at San Diego 2 Summer Institute

The AVID Leadership Forum at San Diego 2 Summer Institute is free for District Directors, principals, key implementers, and superintendents. Join us on Sunday, July 30, for an opportunity to network with other leaders from across the nation. Learn about breaking down barriers to move beliefs to actions and continue the professional learning cycle with two learning sessions. For additional details and registration information, please view the invitation.

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AVID NatCon 2023: Back in San Diego, Bigger and Better Than Ever!

Save the dates (Tuesday, November 28 through Thursday, November 30) for AVID NatCon 2023 in sunny San Diego! Our National Conference webpage will soon be packed with exciting details on speakers, sessions, and networking opportunities, including a new meetup for AVID Elective teachers and coordinators. Prepare to join educators, administrators, and district leaders from across the country for an unforgettable learning and networking experience!

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to come together for an immersive and enriching learning experience. You’ll unlock new possibilities, gain valuable tools, and discover innovative approaches that will transform your approach to education.

Registration opens this August; stay tuned for more info.

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SECONDARY

Introducing the All Things Advisory Resource Page.
New Dashboard, Tools, Tips, and More!

Attention AVID Secondary educators! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new All Things Advisory Resource Page, our new hub for all things AVID Advisory. This comprehensive resource page is live now and designed to support you in taking your advisory program schoolwide.

What Is the All Things Advisory Resource Page?
This new page contains a comprehensive toolkit filled with resources, strategies, and insights to elevate your advisory sessions, foster meaningful connections with your students, and drive student growth and success. From resources to train and support your faculty to best practices shared by successful sites, the All Things Advisory Resource page and advisory content resources are your go-to destination for maximizing your advisory time.

Visit the Advisory Resource Page To:

• Get Started: Access our professional learning module and sample implementation calendars to kickstart your journey.

• Integrate the AVID Framework: Seamlessly align your advisory curriculum with the AVID College and Career Readiness Framework.

• Review Best Practices: Learn from sites that have successfully implemented and utilize the Advisory Walkthrough resource.

• View the FAQ: Find answers to common questions and overcome implementation challenges.

Our New AVID Advisory Content Can Help You:

• Enhance Relational Capacity: Expand your advisory toolbox with more lessons and resources to foster meaningful connections with your students.

• Boost Financial Literacy: We’ve partnered with EverFi to develop a dynamic Financial Literacy unit and Smart Economics unit to equip students with crucial money management skills.

Join the growing community of educators revolutionizing advisory experiences and leveraging AVID's full potential.

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Hiring Subject Matter Experts for the AVID English Learner Expansion Project

AVID is looking for four English learner education experts of various proficiency levels with experience in the following categories:

1. English Language Development Instructional Design and Delivery

2. English Language Development Professional Learning

3. English Language Proficiency Standards and Assessment

4. Academic Language and Literacy in Content Areas

Subject matter expert contracts are up to 25 hours per person.

To apply, please complete the AVID English Learner Expansion application form. Applications are due on June 16, 2023, by 11:59 pm PT. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with excel@avid.org with questions.

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Your Input Matters! Participate in Our Funding Questionnaire 

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Fall Virtual Professional Learning Workshops

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DISTRICT DIRECTORS  SITE LEADERS  SECONDARY

Don’t Forget to Award Your AVID Elective Students in Grades 9–11
With Their Student Badges

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