Important To-Dos

AVID Summer Institute transforms conceptual understandings into usable strategies that are intentional, purposeful, and replicable and that lead to student success. Summer Institute brings educators together to learn how to implement engaging activities in their classrooms, raise their level of commitment to student success, and thereby produce a learning environment where all students are equipped to tackle complex issues, problems, and information. Summer Institute is an in-person, engaging and collaborative professional learning experience that supports educators to connect and network with others from across the nation. It is designed to help create unique professional learning experiences that are customized to the learning goals and needs of an individual site or district.

Your participation is contingent upon access to AVID technology platforms and tools. Please review the checklist below to make sure that you have everything you need before starting your journey.

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Before the Institute

  • Note your scheduled dates and times.
    Check your event dates and the daily schedule so that you know when your event is taking place.
  • Ensure you are registered for the correct Community of Practice. 
    Refer to the AVID Professional Learning Guide for all Community of Practice titles and descriptions.
  • Complete your required eLearning Pre-Work.
    As part of your AVID Summer Institute experience, all registrants are required to complete the eLearning Pre-Work, including the Technology Checklist, prior to attending. You must access the course through the AVID eLearning platform. Visit the MyAVID home page, click on the blue My eLearning button to access the eLearning platform, and select your 2025–26 Summer Institute course tile. This will take you to your Community of Practice. Once you have selected your course tile, you will be on the course home page. To access your Pre-Work module, click on the Pre-Work link and follow the directions on the Pre-Work landing page. You will have access to your Community of Practice course and the Pre-Work module at least 7 days before the start of your event.
  • Plan to bring your own digital device and headphones to the Institute.
    All professional learning requires participants to have their own, fully charged device or laptop that can connect to the internet. Participants must bring an acceptable device, a power cord, and earbuds/headphones with them to the Institute. AVID Center will not provide loaner devices for checkout, and there will be a limited number of power charging stations available. If a district-issued device is being used, be sure to log in to the device on the district network before attending. Device software and preferred web browsers (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) need to be up to date. It is highly recommended that participants have at least two browsers on their device prior to attending the training. Acceptable devices include laptops, Chromebooks, Surface devices, and iPad Pros. Unacceptable devices include iPad minis, iPads, Kindle or Galaxy tablets, and smartphones.
  • Request Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) support, if needed.
    AVID Center is committed to making our events accessible. If you require special devices, have medically necessary dietary restrictions, or need assistance per ADA guidelines, please submit your request at least 2 weeks before your AVID Summer Institute starts. It is important that we have this information before Summer Institute, so we can better assist you when you arrive.
  • Print your name badge at home 3 days prior to the Institute to skip the check-in line. Community of Practice and Site Team meeting rooms will be listed on your badge. You will receive an email with badge printing directions 3 days prior to the event.
  • Download the AVID Event App to receive the most up-to-date communications from AVID or visit our AVID Events page.

During the Institute

  • Be Informed
    This year, we are offering an opportunity for Summer Institute attendees new to AVID to attend an AVID 101 pre-session on-site. AVID 101 is an optional pre-session open to anyone who is registered for Summer Institute; it does not require any additional registration. This pre-session is offered at Summer Institute the day before the event (Day 0) at 4:00–5:30 pm. Please bring your charged device to fully engage in this session.
  • Join your AVID Summer Institute Community of Practice in person and access all your related resources available through the AVID eLearning platform. Go to the MyAVID home page and click on the blue My eLearning button to access the eLearning platform and select your 2025–26 Summer Institute course tile. This will take you to your Community of Practice home page. To access your community of practice content, click on the CoP link on the home page.
  • Site Teams
    Site Teams are an integral part of the summer professional learning experience. Review the daily schedule for Site Team meeting times. For more information, see the Site Teams page.
  • New General Session Experience
    On Day 2 of your Summer Institute, you won’t want to miss the New General Session Experience, where the AVID community will gather to celebrate and hear inspiring stories from AVID students and educators.
  • Have Fun!
    Prepare for an evening of great fun and engagement with your AVID community! We are thrilled to offer you exclusive, free curated experiences that showcase the best of our host cities and venues. Great networking, team building, and excitement await you and your team! Double-check which Extended Experience you signed up for by visiting MyAVID. Select the Event Registration page and choose “View my registration history.” You will find your SI registration and the name of your selected Extended Experience listed together. If you have registered for SI but did not sign up for an Extended Experience yet, you can click here to choose from the available options for your city. Additional details about your Extended Experience will be available on the specific webpage for your SI city and the AVID Event App. For more information, check out our Extended Experiences FAQ.

After the Institute

  • In order to receive your Digital Badge, you must complete the following:
    • Submit all daily feedback forms, the SI End of Professional Learning Participant Reflection form, and the SI Exit Survey before the end of the last training day. Your feedback is essential and helps AVID create relevant and meaningful professional development sessions for partners.
    • Attend all sessions and actively engage in the course activities. 100% attendance is required.
    • Once you have completed all your feedback, you will need to open the Requesting Your AVID Digital Badge page in order to trigger the badging process. Please allow 24 hours for your badge email to be sent and for your badge to become available. The Digital Badge can be shared with others to confirm successful completion of the course. Badges can be added to email signatures, portfolios, and social media accounts. If your district requires a printed certificate, you can also print a Certificate of Completion as proof of your professional learning. You can follow these instructions to download and print your certificate.
    • If you need support in accessing your badge, go to the Digital Badging Help Desk.
  • Get information on university credit.

Other Important Information

  • AVID Rest Assured Policy
    View the Rest Assured Policy for important information about cancellation deadlines and AVID’s refund policy.
  • AVID Center Event Code of Conduct
    AVID Center is committed to having a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all attendees. If you are subjected to unacceptable behavior, notice that someone else is being subjected to unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please contact AVID Care as soon as possible. View more information about AVID Center’s Event Code of Conduct policy.
  • Payment
    There are several ways to pay for your registration(s). Visit the Payment Information page for payment options and requirements.
  • AVID Media Release
    By attending AVID face-to-face or online events, you grant to AVID and its legal representatives, agents, licensees, and assigns, the right and permission to use, publish, sell, and license videos, pictures, written work, or recordings of you or in which you may be included, in whole or in part, without restriction, in conjunction with your own or fictitious name, in any and all media now or hereafter known for any purpose whatsoever, and you waive any right of publicity, copyright, or other intellectual property right from the aforementioned use.
  • AVID System Status Dashboard for System Outages
    When using any technology platforms and tools, there are always risks of technical issues. We do not anticipate any major technical outages, but if we experience any outages, we will notify you of the outage via our AVID System Status page.
  • Still Have Questions?
    Contact the AVID Care Team via email at [email protected] or by phone at 1-833-284-3227.