Multiply Your Impact

AVID National Conference—empowering minds, inspiring excellence, and transforming education.

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December 12–14, 2024
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Dallas, Texas
Sheraton Dallas Hotel

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Tailor Your Conference Experience

Whether you’re looking to engage in concurrent sessions or hone your craft through professional learning, you’ll find the AVID National Conference experience that’s right for you.

Concurrent Sessions

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | December 12–14
See schedule for session times.


Choose from more than 80 concurrent sessions on an array of education topics led by fellow educators and AVID staff—offering practical insights and strategies for administrators, district leaders, teachers, and counselors.

Why Concurrent Sessions?

Launch into our dynamic concurrent sessions, focusing on incorporating rigor in the classroom, breaking down barriers, aligning the work, and advocating for students. These sessions provide valuable insights and actionable takeaways from fellow educators, AVID thought leaders, and experts in education. Join us and elevate your professional journey!

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Professional Learning

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | December 12–14
See schedule for module and special event times.


AVID Path to Schoolwide® at National Conference features high-engagement professional learning and valuable resources to effectively support all students in reaching their full potential and preparing for a successful future in college and career.

Why Path to Schoolwide?

Enhance your skills with Path to Schoolwide! Our Path trainings empower you to help every student reach their full potential and prepare for college and careers. Experience AVID strategies and methodologies to enhance instruction, leadership, systems, and culture for improved student performance. Join us and transform your educational journey!

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Pre-Conference Experiences

Joining us for a concurrent session? Jump-start your learning by attending one of our pre-conference experiences.

Pre-Conference
Sessions

Thursday, December 12
8:30–9:45 am & 10:00–11:15 am


Get a head start on your conference journey with a choice of 10+ sessions.

Why Pre-Con Sessions?

Our dynamic pre-conference sessions focus on incorporating rigor in the classroom, breaking down barriers, aligning the work, and advocating for students. These sessions provide valuable insights and actionable takeaways from fellow educators, AVID thought leaders, and experts in education.

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Leadership
Forum

Thursday, December 12
8:00–11:15 am


Join fellow district and site leaders from across the nation in this free* networking event.

Why Leadership Forum?

Don’t miss your chance to stay updated on the latest AVID developments, connect and network with fellow colleagues, and engage in specialized professional learning tailored to your role.

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AVID Elective/Excel Elective Teacher Forum

Thursday, December 12
8:00–11:15 am


Network with fellow AVID Elective and AVID Excel Elective teachers at this free* event.

Why Teacher Forum?

Enhance and deepen your AVID Elective and AVID Excel Elective instructional practices; connect and network with like-minded colleagues; and engage in targeted professional learning tailored to your role.

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*Paid National Conference registration is required to attend the free Leadership or AVID Elective/Excel Elective Teacher Forums. Space is limited, so register today!

Get to Know Our Keynote Speakers

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Dr. Christie McMullen

AVID Executive Director
Multi-State Programs
(Florida)
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Patrick Briggs

AVID Executive Director
Multi-State Programs
(Northeast)
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Brett Bowers

AVID Vice President
School District Leadership

What You’ll Find at AVID National Conference

Enjoy impactful keynotes from esteemed members of the AVID Speakers Bureau.

Get inspired at General Session, featuring AVID impact stories and best practices.

Learn what works in fostering student success from fellow practitioners.

Hear from AVID alumni about what it means to live a life of possibility.

Network in the pre-conference AVID Elective/Excel Elective Teacher Forum to lean in, connect, and learn together.

Network in the pre-conference Leadership Forum and address topics specific to administrative roles with fellow leaders.

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Don’t Miss General Session!

Start Saturday with an exhilarating General Session, where you’ll be inspired by AVID impact stories and discover ways to enhance your influence both in the classroom and beyond.

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2024 Member Pricing*

Early Bird Pricing Ends November 12

Prices listed are per participant.

Conference Registration
EARLY BIRD

$785

Regular Price: $835

View Conference Incentives

$100 Off**
each registration for teams of three or more from the same school.


50% Off**
registration rate for AVID National Demonstration School participants (including District Directors).


Free Registration**
for district superintendents and college/university presidents.

**Only one incentive can be applied for any participant. Incentives will be applied at invoicing. The incentive applied will be the one that most financially benefits the district. Incentives do not apply to Path to Schoolwide registration.


AVID Path to Schoolwide
EARLY BIRD

$835

Regular Price: $885

Please click here for non-member* pricing.

*Not sure if your district or school is an AVID member? Contact us at [email protected] or 1-833-284-3227.

Join Us in Dallas!

Sheraton Dallas Hotel

400 North Olive Street
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 922-8000

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If you need 10 or more rooms, the link will need to be used for 10 reservations per booking session. The hotel will not be able to book the reservations, so please use the link multiple times, if needed, in increments of 10.