AVID New Teacher Fellowship
Rejoin your AVID community to engage in 18 months of AVID support, beginning with your student teaching experience and continuing through your first year of teaching.
Unlock the Opportunities That Will Shape Your Future Career in Education!
You’ve experienced the benefits of being an AVID student firsthand, learning from the program’s strategies and methodologies. Now, as you embark on your student teaching journey, we invite you to join the inaugural AVID New Teacher Fellowship, launching in California and Texas in spring 2025.
The AVID New Teacher Fellowship is specifically designed to support former AVID students like you during your student teaching experience through your first year of teaching. The fellowship offers targeted support, mentorship, and the opportunity to be part of an AVID Professional Learning Community (PLC). This 18-month experience, valued at $7500, will be fully funded by a scholarship for all participants in this inaugural group. We’re excited to embark on this journey with you!
Apply today to secure your spot in this transformative experience.
Important Dates
Application deadline: December 31, 2024.
Fellowship Start: January 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the AVID New Teacher Fellowship, you should be:
- A former AVID student.
- In your final year of teacher preparation, student teaching in January 2025 and anticipating your first year of teaching in fall 2025.
- Willing to commit to virtually participate—synchronously and/or asynchronously—in AVID professional learning and coaching and apply your learning while reflecting on your practice (approximate 3-hour time commitment per month).
- Wiling to attend an AVID Summer Institute in California or Texas if your schedule allows. (Expenses will be covered by AVID.)
Fellowship Advantages
As a member of the AVID New Teacher Fellowship, here's what you can look forward to:
Professional Learning Opportunities
- Build relational capacity in your classroom and with faculty using AVID principles.
- Receive career readiness support and guidance on implementing AVID strategies.
- Prepare for success in your first year and throughout your teaching career.
Coaching and Mentoring
- Receive personalized support from experienced AVID educators through real-world coaching sessions to confidently tackle classroom and career challenges.
- Receive mentorship from experienced AVID educators to guide you through your teaching journey.
- Gain the tools to navigate your career effectively with ongoing mentor support.
AVID's Three Day Summer Institute
- Attend AVID's three day Summer Institute with all expenses covered, including registration, travel, and per diem.
- Benefit from continued professional growth during student teaching and your first year of teaching.
- Continue to network and build relationships with your community of AVID new teacher fellows.
Career Readiness
- Receive ongoing career guidance—including resume writing and interview preparation—to build a strong foundation for your teaching career.
- Prepare to face challenges in your first year and beyond with continued support.
- Thrive in your teaching role with guidance that ensures long-term success.
Networking and Community
- Connect with fellow new teachers, experienced AVID mentors, and coaches for valuable networking.
- Learn effective strategies to build strong, positive relationships with students and colleagues.
- Foster a supportive classroom environment through collaborative learning and shared experiences.
Professional Recognition
- Gain recognition for completing the New Teacher Fellowship and join a network of AVID new teachers.
- Add AVID New Teacher Fellowship participation to your resume for professional enhancement.
- Receive a digital badge signifying your participation in the fellowship program.
If you have any questions, please contact newteacherfellowship@avid.org.