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Start: Wednesday, March 4, and Thursday March 5, 220 at 8:00 AM (breakfast at 7:00 AM) until 3:30 PM

End: Friday, March 6, 2020 until  12:00 PM on the final day of training.

You are responsible for your own hotel and travel arrangements. Please plan accordingly.

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Training Location: Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA, 98402

Start: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 8:00 AM
End: Friday, March 6, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Hotel Location: Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA, 98402
Hotel Reservations: To reserve a room, call 253-238-8000 and reference the AVID Center ADL 3 rate to book over the phone.
Group rate: $185/night plus tax
Group rate ends: Monday, February 10, 2020
Nearest Airports: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is located 25 miles from the hotel.

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Before attending your ADL session, we recommend that you complete your session-specific pre-work. Pre-work is included on the MyAVID page listed below.

2019-2020 AVID District Leadership (ADL) K-12 Resources

If you have any questions during the registration process, please contact us at adl@avid.org.

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Wyoming District Training only

Little America -
INTERSTATE 80, EXIT 68,
LITTLE AMERICA, WY, 82929

Using Costa's Levels to increase rigor, using Socratic seminar, Engagement and rigor

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Fairmont Junior High School

Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

2121 N Cole Road

Boise, ID 83704

Registration Questions:

Joni Guerrero jguerrero@avid.org

AUDIENCE Superintendents, District Directors, Principals, Teachers, Counselors, Site Teams, and School Board Members.

To register, go to

https://www.avid.org/showcase,

scroll down and select the specific Showcase of your preference! AVID’s mission is to

close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college

readiness and success in a global

society.

www.avid.org

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Face 2 Face

More information to come

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Kristin Lockwood
klockwood@avid.org

Colorado Program Manager

Rocky Mountain Area - Western Region

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Start: Thursday, March 24, 2020 at 8:00 AM

End: Friday, March 25, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Training Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver - Downtown/Convention Center, 1420 Stout St., Denver, CO 80202

Cost

There is no additional registration fee for the one to two district leaders; the fee is covered in the contract. The district will need to assume travel costs.

Participants Will Receive:

• Motion Leadership in Action

by Michael Fullan

• The Speed of Trust

by Stephen M. R. Covey

Hotel Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver - Downtown/Convention Center, 1420 Stout St., Denver, CO 80202
Hotel Reservations: Guests may call 303-592-1000 and reference the AVID Center ADL Session 5 to book over the phone.
Group rate: $185/night plus tax
Group rate ends: Monday, March 2, 2020
Nearest Airports: Denver International Airport (DEN) is located 27 miles from the hotel.

You are responsible for your own hotel and travel arrangements. Please plan accordingly.

ADL PRE-WORK

Before attending your ADL session, we recommend that you complete your session-specific pre-work. Pre-work is included on the MyAVID page listed below.

2019-2020 AVID District Leadership (ADL) K-12 Resources

If you have any questions during the registration process, please contact us at adl@avid.org.

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Heather Ahrenkiel hahrenkiel@avid.org
Program Manager, Western Division AVID Center

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Lincoln Park Elementary School

9am-11:30pm

201 Lincoln Way, Sparks, NV 89431

Registration Questions:

Joni Guerrero jguerrero@avid.org

AUDIENCE Superintendents, District Directors, Principals, Teachers, Counselors, Site Teams, and School Board Members.

To register, go to

https://www.avid.org/showcase,

scroll down and select the specific Showcase of your preference! AVID’s mission is to

close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college

readiness and success in a global

society.

www.avid.org

There will be an "AVID 101" Session for Anyone Attending from a "Non-AVID" Site or District. Participants from existing AVID sites will begin at 9:30am.

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Questions?
Contact Leadership Development
leadershipdev@avid.org

AVID works, and we know it works best when it has strong leadership at the district level. Attend this Community of Practice and network with district leaders throughout the year to share ideas
and best practices while gaining an
understanding about AVID’s professional learning opportunities.
Attend This Community of Practice
This differentiated Community of Practice is designed for district administrators embarking on their AVID journey or enhancing their AVID College and Career Readiness System (ACRS) for all students districtwide. Participants will focus on the direct impact of district
leadership and high-quality AVID  implementation through synchronous and asynchronous learning and collaboration opportunities. They will explore how the AVID College and Career Readiness Framework supports current district strategic plans, initiatives, and the essential role of leadership in AVID implementation.
District practices that support AVID Schoolwide with a focus on rigorous academic preparedness, opportunity knowledge, and student agency are sustained through AVID’s four Schoolwide Domains of Instruction, Systems, Leadership, and Culture.

Community of Practice Schedule
To respect the schedules of our district leaders, this Community of Practice will meet on Day 1 only and will organize for deeper networking opportunities for the
2020–2021 school year.

9:30 am–10:00 am Live Opening
10:00 am–12:00 pm Synchronous
Session 1
12:00 am–12:45 pm Lunch
12:45 pm–2:00 pm Synchronous
Session 2
2:00 pm–2:30 pm Site Teams

One Day of District Leadership – Virtually
This summer, we invite you to convene with district leaders from all over the nation in one engaging and collaborative day—designed to help you form high quality
implementation plans.

JUNE 15 | CT
JUNE 22 | PT
JUNE 29 | ET
JUNE 30 | MT
JULY 7 | ET
JULY 8 | CT
JULY 15 | PT
JULY 20 | PT
JULY 22 | ET
JULY 28 | PT
JULY 29 | CT
AUGUST 3 | PT

Registration Fees
District Leadership......$99
Superintendents/Assistant Superintendents.........Free
Board Members..........Free
Register Today!
AVID members, log in to my.avid.org to register for the
District Leadership Community of Practice.
Non-AVID district leaders, complete this online form.
JUNE 15 | CT
JUNE 22 | PT
JUNE 29 | ET
JUNE 30 | MT
JULY 7 | ET
JULY 8 | CT
JULY 15 | PT
JULY 20 | PT
JULY 22 | ET
JULY 28 | PT
JULY 29 | CT
AUGUST 3 | PT
Questions?
Contact Leadership Development
leadershipdev@avid.org.

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AVID Schools – K-12 teachers, leaders, instructional coaches and staff

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AVID Schools – K-12 teachers, leaders, instructional coaches and staff

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AVID Schools – K-12 teachers, leaders, instructional coaches and staff | PowerPoint has updated information on schedules, Communities of Practice and subset subjects:

Summer Professional Learning that is High Tech and High Touch – there are opportunities to learn synchronously and asynchronously in a Community of Practice.  Included in your registration is continuous professional learning during the 20-21 school year and virtual 1:1 coaching. The sessions are designed to be very hands on and interactive, with a lot of collaboration with fellow teachers and leaders. Three main areas of study: Instructional Practices, Leadership, and Digital Teaching and Learning

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RESCHEDULED from JANUARY 29th
Fort Lupton Middle School

8:00am - 11:30 am

201 S McKinley Ave,
Fort Lupton, CO 80621

PLEASE park and enter on the east side of the building.

Registration Questions:

Joni Guerrero jguerrero@avid.org

AUDIENCE Superintendents, District Directors, Principals, Teachers, Counselors, Site Teams, and School Board Members.

To register, go to

https://www.avid.org/showcase,

scroll down and select the specific Showcase of your preference! AVID’s mission is to

close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college

readiness and success in a global

society.
www.avid.org

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Kristin Lockwood
klockwood@avid.org

Colorado Program Manager

Rocky Mountain Area - Western Region

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CO - Park Hill Elementary School Showcase

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CO - Park Hill Elementary School Showcase

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Park Hill Elementary School

Time: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

5050 E 19th Avenue Denver, CO

80220

Registration Questions:

Joni Guerrero jguerrero@avid.org

AUDIENCE Superintendents, District Directors, Principals, Teachers, Counselors, Site Teams, and School Board Members.

To register, go to

https://www.avid.org/showcase,

scroll down and select the specific Showcase of your preference! AVID’s mission is to

close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college

readiness and success in a global

society.
www.avid.org

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Kristin Lockwood
klockwood@avid.org

Colorado Program Manager

Rocky Mountain Area - Western Region

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This Showcase is FULL, no additional registrations available

Jackson Elementary School

Time: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

4340 Edwinstowe Avenue

Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Registration Questions:

Joni Guerrero jguerrero@avid.org

AUDIENCE Superintendents, District Directors, Principals, Teachers, Counselors, Site Teams, and School Board Members.

To register, go to

https://www.avid.org/showcase,

scroll down and select the specific Showcase of your preference! AVID’s mission is to

close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college

readiness and success in a global

society.

www.avid.org

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Gordon Mosher
gmosher@avid.org

Western Region Program Manager

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CO - Lowry Campus AVID Professional Learning Day

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CO - Lowry Campus AVID Professional Learning Day

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University of Northern Colorado

8:00am-3:30pm

Denver Center at Lowry Campus

1059 Alton Way

Denver, CO 80230

Modules to be covered;

Moving Beyond Marking the Text

WICOR to Raise Rigor for All

Academic Language and Literacy Strategies

Student Engagement and College Readiness

Using the 4A's to Develop Digital Lessons

Interactive Notebooks for All Subject Areas

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Anyone Attending the Digital 4 A's Session: Participants must currently work with students who have daily in-class access to technology and must bring a laptop (preferred) or tablet, power cord, and earbuds/headphones with them. If a district-issued device is being used, be sure to log in to the device on the district network prior to attending. Device software and web browser need to be up-to-date

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REGISTRATION

For MyAVID account holders, log in to register via the Event Registration tab.

If you're not a MyAVID account holder, follow the instructions here to create an account.  If you have any questions please email edtrainings@avid.org.

Please note: AVID Center reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment. If you have any questions please email edtrainings@avid.org.

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CO - 6th Annual AVID High School Leadership Conference with the Denver Nuggets

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CO - 6th Annual AVID High School Leadership Conference with the Denver Nuggets

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

12:15pm – 4:00pm

Game starts at 7:00pm

Can you believe we are announcing the 6th Annual AVID High School Leadership Conference with the Denver Nuggets?! We are excited to bring this opportunity to you and your students on an annual basis. Remember, the AVID Leadership Conference is ONLY OPEN to AVID High School Students. Unfortunately, we simply do not have the space for elementary or middle school students at this event, but we hope those students take advantage of other opportunities through AVID.

We are proud to say that the 2020 AVID Leadership Day is now scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Pepsi Center.

Through generous donations from TCF Bank, EverFi, and C. Morgen Masonry, Inc., we are able to offer this event to AVID High School Students at only $16/student (cost is for game ticket and AVID/Nuggets water bottle)! The college fair is filling quickly due to our partnership with Career Council, inc., and new sessions are being written by TCF Bank and EverFi for our students.

**Thank you SO much for your support of our students**

All registration, logistical, and payment information is on the attached flyer. Please note the contact information on the flyer as Alexa Carpenter (Denver Nuggets). Alexa will be the one who can help you with any ordering, registration, and logistic questions that you may have. Please reach out to Alexa with any questions at:  Alexa Carpenter at 303.405.1196 or email Alexa.Carpenter@teamkse.com

We hope that you will join us for this leadership event, and celebration of AVID High School students! This event WILL reach capacity. Please talk with your students early, and get your registrations in. This event is first-register, first-serve.

Best,

Gordon Mosher, and all of the Rocky Mountain States AVID Team

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Angevine Middle School

11:30 am to 3:30 pm

1150 W. South Boulder Road
Lafayette, CO 80026

Registration Questions:

Joni Guerrero jguerrero@avid.org

AUDIENCE Superintendents, District Directors, Principals, Teachers, Counselors, Site Teams, and School Board Members.

To register, go to

https://www.avid.org/showcase,

scroll down and select the specific Showcase of your preference! AVID’s mission is to

close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college

readiness and success in a global

society.

www.avid.org

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Dennis Technical Training Center (DTEC)

9:00am- 2:45pm

3324 S. Pro Tech Drive

Boise, ID 83709

9-10:30:  AVID Professional Learning Module Rotation 1

10:40 -12:10:  AVID Professional Learning Module Rotation 2

12:10 – 1:10:  Lunch on your own

1:15-2:45: AVID Professional Learning Module Rotation 3

The 4 modules are:

1. Moving Beyond Marking the Text

2. WICOR to Raise Rigor

3. Collaborative Study Groups

4. Developing Disciplinary Literacy through Mentor Texts

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Rocky Mountain District Director's Happy Half Hour (2)

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Rocky Mountain District Director's Happy Half Hour (2)

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Happy Half-Hour Schedule

9am & 1pm MST each of these 4th Fridays

Hosted by: Kym LeBlanc-Esparza
kleblanc-esparza@avid.org

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Rocky Mountain District Director's Happy Half Hour (2)

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Rocky Mountain District Director's Happy Half Hour (2)

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Happy Half-Hour Schedule

9am & 1pm MST each of these 4th Fridays

Hosted by: Heather Ahrenkiel
hahrenkiel@avid.org

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Gordon Mosher
gmosher@avid.org

Western Region Program Manager

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Pre-work for 2019-2020 can be found here. Participants should complete the following pre-work specific to their session, prior to attending the training.

When reviewing the “ADL K-12 Pre-Work 2019-2020” chart, please note what pre-work will be due at the beginning of the ADL Session you will be attending. If you need to complete any e-Learning (Launches and Boosts), or On Demand Modules (ODMs), instructions for accessing these resources is located at the bottom of the pre-work chart. If you have any questions regarding pre-work, please email adl@avid.org.

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Please reach out to Alexa with any questions at:  Alexa Carpenter at 303.405.1196 or email Alexa.Carpenter@teamkse.com

Gordon Mosher
gmosher@avid.org

Western Region Program Manager

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Kristin Lockwood
klockwood@avid.org

Colorado Program Manager

Rocky Mountain Area - Western Region

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Gordon Mosher
gmosher@avid.org

Western Region Program Manager

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Save $35 by registering early!

Registration Fee up to four weeks prior to training date: $550.00

Registration Fee within four weeks of training date: $585.00

See specific flyers above for exact dates.

If you are a District Director you may attend the following strands at an AVID Path to Schoolwide training for free:

AVID Elementary: Foundations Implementation (Grades 3-6)

Leadership for Advancing

Tutorology

View the 2019-2020 AVID Path to Schoolwide Training contract structure here.

View the 2020-2021 AVID Path to Schoolwide Training contract structure here.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Credit Card

Once you enter a registration online, paying by credit card will secure your training immediately. You will receive an email confirmation after payment. If you prefer not to enter a credit card number online or if you would like to pay for several registrations in one credit card transaction, select the Pay Later option, choose Credit Card from the drop-down menu, and complete the Credit Card Authorization Form and fax it to (800) 524-9917.

Purchase Order

To submit a Purchase Order to initiate the payment process, fax or mail your completed Registration Worksheet/Payment Coversheet with a copy of the PO to AVID Center. Please note that the purchase order number alone or a requisition for a PO does not serve to initiate the payment process. We must receive the actual purchase order or a copy of the purchase order by mail or fax. Send your Purchase Order with completed Payment Worksheet to:
Fax: (800) 524-9917

Mail: AVID - Path Payment
9797 Aero Dr., Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92123

AVID Center will send an email confirmation as soon as payment is processed.

Check

Make checks payable to AVID Center and mail with your completed Payment Worksheet to: Dept 270
PO Box 509015
San Diego, CA 92150-9015

Please note that we cannot accept a copy of the check, the check number, or a check request form. To complete payment, we must receive the actual check. AVID Center will send an email confirmation as soon as payment is processed.

If you have any questions please email edtrainings@avid.org.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUS)

Continuing Education Units may be available for attending an AVID Path to Schoolwide Training. Please refer to the strand materials provided at the training for details. For additional information please visit our University Credit page.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Please read AVID's Cancellation and Refund Policy.

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Rocky Mountain District Director's Happy Half Hour (2)

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Rocky Mountain District Director's Happy Half Hour (2)

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Happy Half-Hour Schedule

9am & 1pm MST each of these 4th Fridays

Hosted by: Heather Ahrenkiel
hahrenkiel@avid.org

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Summer Institute Registrations; group registration issues around DTL & STEM.

CDE CLD requirements.

Site data closed for coordinators.

DD's to update site data.

Strand availability.

Wait list FAQ

ODDL information.

Registrations Do's and Don'ts.

Roles of teachers etc.

Digital content.

DD month at a glance.

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Happy Half-Hour Schedule

9am & 1pm MST each of these 4th Fridays

Hosted by: Gordon Mosher
gmosher@avid.org

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Happy Half-Hour Schedule

9am & 1pm MST each of these 4th Fridays

Hosted by: Kym LeBlanc-Esparza
kleblanc-esparza@avid.org

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2020 Summer Institute Update

New AVID District Director Facebook Group

The AVID District Directors Group on Facebook is a new space for AVID DDs to share, collaborate, and celebrate. Please join and also follow AVID on all of your favorite social media sites!

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Gordon Mosher
gmosher@avid.org

Western Region Program Manager

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Gordon Mosher
gmosher@avid.org

Western Region Program Manager

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Heather Ahrenkiel
hahrenkiel@avid.org
Program Manager, Western Division AVID Center

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AVID Center
5889 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.
Ste. 210,
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
www.avid.org

Valeri Angus

Area Director
vangus@avid.org
States - Southwest & Western Region

Office:  858.633.0092

Supporting States =AZ, CO, NM,  UT, WY

Heather Ahrenkiel

Program Manager, Rocky Mountain States - Western Region
hahrenkiel@avid.org
858-380-4738
Supporting States = CO, NM

Kristin Lockwood
Program Manager, Rocky Mountain States - Western Region
klockwood@avid.org
303-436-2208
Supporting States = CO

Gordon Mosher
Program Manager, Rocky Mountain States - Western Region
gmosher@avid.org
303-436-2207
Supporting States = NV, UT, WY

Ferrari Garcia
Partner Engagement Manage
fgarcia@avid.org
415-215-8471
Supporting States = AK, CA, ID, MT, OR & WY

Wendy Joyce
Partner Engagement Manage
wjoyce@avid.org

858-232-8309

Supporting States = CA, CO, NE, HI, WA

Lindsay Litzinger

Partner Engagement Manager

llitzinger@avid.org
323-600--4611
Supporting States = AZ, CA, NM, NV, UT

Velma Tatum

Administrative Assistant II, Rocky Mountain States - Western Region

vtatum@avid.org
303-436-2206
Supporting States = CO, NE, NV NM, UT, WY

Joni Guerrero
Administrative Assistant II, Southwest Region - Western Region
jguerrero@avid.org
303-436-2202

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Rest Assured Policy: Important Updates

The safety and health of our educators and communities are priorities for us. If district-imposed travel restrictions or personal concerns about health and safety limit a Summer Institute registrant's ability to attend events, AVID will transfer the registration into AVID DigitalXP, our completely online professional learning experience, or if desired, grant a credit voucher or refund. If for whatever reason an AVID DigitalXP registrant cannot participate during their chosen dates, they can reschedule with no additional fees or penalties. Our team will work with them to select new dates. If there is a need to cancel, a full credit or refund will be issued as long as the registration is cancelled at least 14 days prior to the scheduled digital learning experience. If cancelling less than 14 days prior to the event, a credit will be issued minus a $75 cancellation fee. Visit our website for more information on the
Rest Assured Policy.

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As schools close, and students are thrown into uncertainty and isolation, what can you do to keep students engaged, motivated, and on track to meet their academic goals? Join us on Thursday, March 26, for an AVID Virtual Collaborative hosted on Facebook Live! Hear from Principal Clayton Trehal and Executive Director Katie Allison from iSucceed Virtual High School, as they share their proven tips on how to engage students virtually.Discover how to:
Leverage messaging centers and discussion groups to maintain regular communication with students Provide ways for students to collaborate with others to facilitate bonding and connection with peers Set clear expectations to ensure both you and your students are aligned in terms of participation and progress towards set goals. Save the date: Topic: How to Engage Your Students Virtually Where: Facebook Live When: Thursday, March 26, 10am PST | 1 pm EST
Submit questions: Have specific questions? You can quickly submit them here. The deadline to send in your questions is Sunday, March 22, at 9 pm PST.

Data Submissions Optional
for 2019–2020 School Year

AVID Center recognizes that due to the COVID-19 national emergency, sites may be unable to compile and submit their site data, senior data, and CCI data. We want to reassure our partner schools and districts and alleviate any concerns about this. Data submission for the 2019–20 school year will be optional. Site certification status will not be negatively impacted in any way. We will maintain the current certification status for any sites that are unable to submit data. Our primary concern continues to be the safety and well-being of our educators and the students they serve. Review AVID Center’s Certification Hold Harmless Protocol to learn more.

COVID-19 Open Source Use
of AVID Resources

We understand that our partners may need to post and share AVID copyrighted resources on an open website, and we encourage you to take the steps necessary to serve your students. We recognized that access to AVID content is a key component to engage students in rigorous studies. We understand that schools and districts may not have had the time or ability to grant all students access to the school’s intranet where AVID curriculum and resources may be stored. Therefore, we want to make these resources available to you in the most convenient ways possible during these turbulent times. We appreciate your support for students. We are also grateful for your loyalty. AVID’s resilience is owed to your commitment to serve students with rigorous teaching, relational capacity, and outstanding delivery.  As such, we trust that when school is back in session and everyone gets back to normalcy, we can count on you to place these resources back into your password-protected website. Meanwhile, we are here for you as a resource.

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As schools close, and students are thrown into uncertainty and isolation, what can you do to keep students engaged, motivated, and on track to meet their academic goals? Join us on Thursday, March 26, for an AVID Virtual Collaborative hosted on Facebook Live! Hear from Principal Clayton Trehal and Executive Director Katie Allison from iSucceed Virtual High School, as they share their proven tips on how to engage students virtually. Discover how to:   Leverage messaging centers and discussion groups to maintain regular communication with students Provide ways for students to collaborate with others to facilitate bonding and connection with peers Set clear expectations to ensure both you and your students are aligned in terms of participation and progress towards set goals. Save the date: Topic: How to Engage Your Students Virtually Where: Facebook Live When: Thursday, March 26, 10 am PST | 1 pm EST Submit questions: Have specific questions? You can quickly submit them here. The deadline to send in your questions is Sunday, March 22, at 9 pm PST.

Data Submissions Optional
for 2019–2020 School Year

AVID Center recognizes that due to the COVID-19 national emergency, sites may be unable to compile and submit their site data, senior data, and CCI data. We want to reassure our partner schools and districts and alleviate any concerns about this. Data submission for the 2019–20 school year will be optional. Site certification status will not be negatively impacted in any way. We will maintain the current certification status for any sites that are unable to submit data. Our primary concern continues to be the safety and well-being of our educators and the students they serve. Review AVID Center’s Certification Hold Harmless Protocol to learn more.

COVID-19 Open Source Use
of AVID Resources

We understand that our partners may need to post and share AVID copyrighted resources on an open website, and we encourage you to take the steps necessary to serve your students. We recognized that access to AVID content is a key component to engage students in rigorous studies. We understand that schools and districts may not have had the time or ability to grant all students access to the school’s intranet where AVID curriculum and resources may be stored. Therefore, we want to make these resources available to you in the most convenient ways possible during these turbulent times. We appreciate your support for students. We are also grateful for your loyalty. AVID’s resilience is owed to your commitment to serve students with rigorous teaching, relational capacity, and outstanding delivery.  As such, we trust that when school is back in session and everyone gets back to normalcy, we can count on you to place these resources back into your password-protected website. Meanwhile, we are here for you as a resource.

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We're Here For You
Given the unprecedented challenges presented by COVID-19, we want to express our thanks to every school and district leader for taking swift action to protect the health of students, educators, and whole communities. We at AVID stand ready to assist with the quick transition to virtual and online learning as districts cope with closures of campuses. In addition to the resources and opportunities highlighted below, all of AVID's staff members are working remotely and are ready, willing, and able to serve you virtually.    |
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|  | Join Our AVID Virtual Collaborative  |  | As schools close, and students are thrown into uncertainty and isolation, what can you do to keep students engaged, motivated, and on track to meet their academic goals? Join us on Thursday, March 26, for an AVID Virtual Collaborative hosted onFacebook Live! Hear from Principal Clayton Trehal and Executive Director Katie Allison from iSucceed Virtual High School, as they share their proven tips on how to engage students virtually.Discover how to:   Leverage messaging centers and discussion groups to maintain regular communication with students Provide ways for students to collaborate with others to facilitate bonding and connection with peers Set clear expectations to ensure both you and your students are aligned in terms of participation and progress towards set goalsSave the date: Topic: How to Engage Your Students Virtually Where: Facebook Live When: Thursday, March 26, 10am PST | 1pm ESTSubmit questions:Have specific questions? You can quickly submit them here. The deadline to send in your questions is Sunday, March 22, at 9pm PST.  |
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for 2019–2020 School Year  |  | AVID Center recognizes that due to the COVID-19 national emergency, sites may be unable to compile and submit their site data, senior data, and CCI data. We want to reassure our partner schools and districts and alleviate any concerns about this. Data submission for the 2019–20 school year will be optional. Site certification status will not be negatively impacted in any way. We will maintain the current certification status for any sites that are unable to submit data. Our primary concern continues to be the safety and well-being of our educators and the students they serve. Review AVID Center’s Certification Hold Harmless Protocol to learn more.  |

COVID-19 Open Source Use
of AVID Resources   |  | We understand that our partners may need to post and share AVID copyrighted resources on an open website, and we encourage you to take the steps necessary to serve your students. We recognized that access to AVID content is a key component to engage students in rigorous studies. We understand that schools and districts may not have had the time or ability to grant all students access to the school’s intranet where AVID curriculum and resources may be stored. Therefore, we want to make these resources available to you in the most convenient ways possible during these turbulent times. We appreciate your support for students. We are also grateful for your loyalty. AVID’s resilience is owed to your commitment to serve students with rigorous teaching, relational capacity, and outstanding delivery.  As such, we trust that when school is back in session and everyone gets back to normalcy, we can count on you to place these resources back into your password-protected website. Meanwhile, we are here for you as a resource.

AVID Professional Learning
Events
Please bear with us as we closely monitor developments related to COVID-19 and assess the potential need to reschedule or cancel events in specific locations. Review our new Rest Assured Refund Policy for more information on AVID events scheduled March through August 2020.

You're Invited
On Tuesday, May 5, National Teachers' Day, we invite you to connect with the AVID Family for a special event. We'll be hosting The AVID Wall of Fame LiveCast, an interactive experience featuring notable AVID alums and educators. Learn more and register today!

Free Webinars from AVID  Looking for some educational inspiration you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home? Check out our two latest webinars at avid.org/webinars. These resources are open to all educators, so please feel free to share them with your peers even if they are not working in an AVID partner school or district.

Join The AVID
Elementary Facebook Group  Did you know there's an AVID Elementary group on Facebook? Please join this special spot for collaboration. You can also join more than 18,000 passionate people in our AVID Educators group! And be sure to follow AVID on your favorite social channels by clicking the icons below.

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If your district is replacing a District Director or adding a new Co-District Director, please complete this form for each new District Director.  Please return this form to:
Velma Tatum, (CO, UT & WY) vtatum@avid.org (303) 436-2206 or Joni Guerrero (AZ & NM) jguerrero@avid.org (303) 436-2202

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We are excited to introduce AVID STEM Connections™, where busy teachers in all subject areas can engage their students in hands-on lessons that foster their creativity and problem-solving skills. STEM Connections provide a foundation in the why, what, and how of STEM for teachers new to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), as well as differentiated experiences for teachers who are STEM experts.  The best part? You get access to AVID STEM Connections complimentary this year! This is our gift and Thank You for being part of a Demonstration School or an emerging Demonstration School. You’ll also receive opportunities throughout the year to provide your feedback to help us continue to improve the product to meet teachers' needs.  Designed for busy teachers!   AVID STEM Connections include grab-and-go lessons that you can easily integrate into your daily curriculum. They are fun and engaging, and differentiated for grades K–2, 3–5, and 6–8.  With AVID STEM Connections you get: Lessons developed by teachers, for teachers Full lessons (45 minutes) and mini-lessons (15–20 minutes) Four lessons available per grade band per publication (October and December 2020, monthly January–May 2021) AVID STEM Connections PRIMER launches today!  AVID STEM Connections will launch in October. The PRIMER will give you a sneak preview of what to expect, including an introduction to the purpose, the instructional methodology, and the components of this experience.   AVID STEM Connections PRIMER is now available on your MyAVID eLearning dashboard via the "My eLearning" button. Click the new tile for the STEM Connections PRIMER to begin your walkthrough.

View the AVID STEM Connections PRIMER Now!

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Due to the current context, we are aware that the AVID Site Team summer professional learning may not have occurred and will be taking place at the beginning of the school year. The AVID Site Team is the driving force behind an effective, systemic AVID implementation. Please view new 2020 AVID Site Team Resources, including new online tools to help your Site Team set goals, develop implementation plans, and collaborate all year long.

District Directors are responsible for guiding and supporting the Site Team process this year. There are two options for facilitating Site Teams and each District Director will need to choose which option will work the best for their district. We would like to support you in this work.

We will be offering 90-minute work sessions to take you through the materials and to guide you in the set-up of the provided digital resources. The dates of these sessions are found below along with the Zoom Meeting links. Also, we have attached two documents to review before you attend one of the work sessions.

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Site Team Important Resources and Information

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AVID DigitalXP Site Teams Technical and Setup Guide (1)

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| Monday, August 24, 2020 12:30am-2:00pm PT  Join Zoom Meeting
https://avidcenter.zoom.us/j/92143470316  Meeting ID: 921 4347 0316  Join by Skype for Business
https://avidcenter.zoom.us/skype/92143470316
| Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:30am-10:00am PT  Join Zoom Meeting
https://avidcenter.zoom.us/j/97420764143  Meeting ID: 974 2076 4143  Join by Skype for Business
https://avidcenter.zoom.us/skype/97420764143

| Thursday, August 27, 2020 8:30am-10:00am PT  Join Zoom Meeting
https://avidcenter.zoom.us/j/96240001818  Meeting ID: 962 4000 1818  Join by Skype for Business
https://avidcenter.zoom.us/skype/96240001818
| Thursday, September 10, 2020 8:30am-10:00am PT  Join Zoom Meeting
https://avidcenter.zoom.us/j/97605266254  Meeting ID: 976 0526 6254  Join by Skype for Business
https://avidcenter.zoom.us/skype/97605266254

| Thursday, August 27, 2020 2:00pm-3:30pm PT  Join Zoom Meeting
https://avidcenter.zoom.us/j/96979222199  Meeting ID: 969 7922 2199  Join by Skype for Business
https://avidcenter.zoom.us/skype/96979222199
| Thursday, September 10, 2020 12:30am-2:00pm PT  Join Zoom Meeting
https://avidcenter.zoom.us/j/98027229543  Meeting ID: 980 2722 9543  Join by Skype for Business
https://avidcenter.zoom.us/skype/98027229543