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Join educators, administrators, and literacy advocates at the Avid Summer Institute – Program 2, taking place from July 30 to August 1, 2025, at the San Diego Convention Center. This dynamic event serves as a hub for professionals committed to transforming education through effective teaching practices and innovative strategies. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on workshops, collaborate with peers, and gain insights from expert speakers. With a focus on fostering student success and building strong learning communities, this institute promises to inspire and equip educators with the tools needed to make a lasting impact in their schools.
- Purpose: These institutes are professional learning experiences for educators to learn and refine AVID strategies (focused on Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading – WICOR) to help students, especially those traditionally underrepresented in higher education, succeed in rigorous coursework and prepare for college and careers.
- Target Audience: AVID Summer Institutes are for educators at all levels, including AVID elective teachers, content area teachers, elementary teachers, site-level leaders, and district-level leaders.
- Program Structure: The institutes typically involve:
- Communities of Practice: Focused learning sessions on specific AVID topics or grade levels.
- Site Team Time: Dedicated time for school teams to collaborate, plan, and strategize how to implement AVID practices in their specific school context.
- General Sessions: Larger presentations and inspiring speakers.
- Extended Experiences: Often include optional evening activities or local tours.