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September 2026: Educators, schools, and districts are creating lasting change through quality implementation, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to student readiness.

When AVID Becomes the Way a District Learns

From one elective to a districtwide approach, Park Hill School District has spent nearly 20 years building a culture of aligned instruction and continuous growth. The payoff? Strong student outcomes, including 100% college acceptance for Park Hill High School's Class of 2026. See what other districts can learn from their journey.

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From the Field: What Successful AVID Implementation Looks Like

Two AVID case studies show how educators turned intentional implementation into stronger student outcomes. Explore the practices, systems, and leadership moves that these schools and districts leveraged to achieve success and consider applying them in your own contexts.

How Shearer Magnet School Built Independent Learners Across a TK–8 Campus

At Shearer Magnet School in Napa Valley Unified School District (CA), AVID expanded from upper elementary classrooms to a consistent schoolwide experience. Educators used shared organization systems, inquiry, collaboration, focused note-taking, and college and career connections to engage students and help them become independent learners.

What You'll Learn:

How to scale AVID into a cohesive multi-grade experience
How consistent student expectations build independence
How coaching and Site-Team leadership sustain implementation
How to identify students who can benefit from AVID Excel
How to remove barriers to advanced learning opportunities
How academic language routines build confidence and participation

Read the Shearer Magnet School case study.

How Richardson ISD Expanded Opportunity for Long-Term Emergent Bilingual Students

At Richardson West Junior High in Richardson Independent School District (TX), educators use a coordinated, data-informed approach to identify and support long-term emergent bilingual students through AVID Excel®. District and school leaders aligned systems, expanded access to rigorous coursework, and strengthened academic language development across classrooms.

What You'll Learn:

How to identify students who can benefit from AVID Excel
How to use the summer as an onramp to early engagement
How academic language routines build confidence and participation beyond the AVID Excel classroom

Read the Richardson West Junior High case study.

More than the "Head of Fun:" Connecting the Pieces That Make AVID Work

Students called him the "Head of Fun," but Dr. Aliber Lozano's influence extends far beyond the nickname. For more than 20 years, he's helped educators connect the strategies and systems that turn great intentions into student success.

Go beyond the nickname and discover how Aliber is helping educators connect the pieces that lead to student success.

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Why AVID Certification Matters

Every educator and school leader shares a common goal: ensuring students are prepared to succeed in college, career, and life.

AVID Certification and Re-Certification recognize schools that are strengthening systems, expanding opportunities, and preparing students for success in college, career, and life.

Learn how certification serves as both a milestone worth celebrating and a roadmap for continuous improvement.

Let's Celebrate!

As certification announcements are shared this year, take time to recognize and celebrate the educators, Site Teams, leaders, and students who made this achievement possible.

With AVID Day just around the corner, share your celebrations as we honor AVID certified schools and districts and the impact they are making for students every day.

How We Turn Goals Into Action

Turning goals into action takes the right support. Through AVID learning experiences, educators gain the strategies and tools needed to strengthen implementation, build capacity, and create more opportunities for students.

Whether you're seeking sustained schoolwide growth through AVID Path to Schoolwide®, accessible learning through AVID Virtual Live™, or fresh ideas and national connections at AVID National Conference, there are high-quality learning experiences designed to meet your unique context and goals. Wherever you are in your AVID journey, now is the time to explore your options and plan for the learning that will help move your work forward.

Start planning your fall learning experience on the AVID Professional Learning webpage.

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