10 Steps to a More Successful Parent, Student, and Teacher Conference
Supporting families during conference time is crucial for fostering relational capacity between parents, students, and educators. AVID's Jamie Sandoval and Stacey Bush teamed up to create 10 helpful steps that incorporate SMART goal setting for elementary and secondary audiences. Collaborative goal-setting with parents and students is a powerful way to foster a successful academic journey. When educators and parents work together, everyone wins! Here's a step-by-step plan for implementing this approach. Read Full Story ➜
SPOTLIGHT
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Grit. We often use this term to describe students’ persistence and ability to work through the many challenges of life. But what does grit look like when applied to a school consisting of students, educators, systems, and parents? Read more ➜
Celebrating Students and Educators
Join AVID’s CEO, Thuan Nguyen, in celebrating the good happenings throughout the AVID world by nominating students and educators for the AVID CEO’s Educator or Student of the Week initiative. Read more ➜
Each AVID Community Newsletter will feature a Spotlight Story, highlighting the amazing anecdotes out there in the AVID world from educators just like you!
These stories are intended to inspire, make you smile, celebrate the good happenings among AVID students and educators, and more. Each month's story will align with a specific theme.
Do you have a story you want to share with the AVID community? We want to hear it! Share your (1,700 words or fewer) story by completing the form.
The inaugural AVID Alumni Legacy Summit is coming to San Diego on November 29, from 3:15–6 pm. Register today and help spread the word with your network of AVID alumni.Read more about this NatCon Event ➜
Dell Scholars Application Open Now
The Dell Scholars Program is currently open and accepting applications until December 1. Register for an upcoming Q&A webinar about the application process.Learn more ➜
Save the Date for Our Next AVID Instructional AI Webinar
Join us for the next dynamic discussion in our AI webinar series on Thursday, December 7. Details coming soon! Read more ➜
AVID’s 2024 Speaker Contest Opens November 17
Start brainstorming to be a speaker on a 2024 AVID Summer Institute stage. We can’t wait to hear inspirational voices from the AVID community! All the details, prompts, directions, and prizes will be made available on November 17. Read more ➜
2024 National Instructional Leader Academy (NILA) Applications Are Now Open!
This transformative program is tailored for district leaders who want to redefine the future of education. From January 22 to May 1, 2024, immerse yourself in three dynamic in-person institutes designed to refine your instructional, cultural, and systemic expertise. Read more ➜
AVID National Conference Is 3 Weeks Away!
Last call to register and join us for 3 jam-packed days of inspiration at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego! Don’t forget to attend our new AVID Elective/Excel Elective Teacher Forum and get inspired and connect with our AVID family! Read more ➜
AVID in EdWeek! How AVID Helped A Principal Launch the National Supervisor of Principals Academy
Learn how AVID helped Adrienne Battle, Director of Metro Nashville Public Schools, support and coach principals in her district. Read article ➜
What's Changed?
Latest AVID Updates Worth Checking Out
New Units in the AVID Weeks At a Glance (WAG) for Term 2: WAG Revision Project Update
