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The San Diego 2 Summer Institute is July 30 – August 1.
Event Highlights
Don’t miss this year’s immersive experiences! View the event schedule for more about meeting times and the General Session.
PRE-SESSIONS
AVID 101
This year, we are offering an optional AVID 101 pre-session for attendees new to AVID on Tuesday, July 29, from 4:00–5:30 pm at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, Seaport D. Additional information on the AVID 101 pre-session can be found here.
LEADING SITE TEAMS
The Leading Site Teams pre-session for site and district leaders is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, from 4:00-5:30 pm at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Additional information on the Leading Site Teams pre-session can be found here.
New General Session Experience
Celebrate with us and hear amazing AVID student and educator speakers on Thursday, July 31, from 1:30–2:45 pm at the San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall GH.
Alexxia
Rodriguez
Chaparral High School
Vann
Torio
The O’Farrell Charter School
Margaret
Dubel
Vista del Mar Middle School
AVID-Hosted Extended Experiences: Unforgettable Evening Adventures!
Looking for an exciting way to wrap up the day with your team? Get ready for some unforgettable fun! AVID is bringing you exclusive, FREE curated experiences that showcase the best of our host venues and cities, specially designed for you and fellow AVID educators.
Whether it’s attending an event or engaging in a unique local experience, these extended adventures are guaranteed to make your evening one to remember! Be sure to register your team for Summer Institute as soon as possible because spots are limited and will be based on your registration date when sign-ups open in the spring. Don’t miss out—let the adventure begin!
For information on how to sign up for an Extended Experience, please see our Extended Experiences FAQ.
Extended Experiences
Welcome to AVID-Hosted Extended Experiences at our Summer Institute! We understand the value of professional learning and the intentional opportunities it affords individuals and teams to unwind and foster connections. That’s why we would like to invite you to wrap up your day with an exciting AVID adventure.
Prepare for an evening filled with unforgettable fun! At AVID, we are thrilled to offer you exclusive, FREE curated experiences that showcase the best of our host cities, with the opportunity to network, foster collaboration, and find joy through an experience that resonates with you!
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Sign-up right away for SI and your Extended Experience of choice, space is limited, and these experiences are first come, first served. Sign-ups will open:
- April 14: For partners who registered for Summer Institute by February 11.
- April 15: For partners who registered for Summer Institute between February 12 – March 14.
- April 16: For partners who registered for Summer Institute March 15 and beyond.
For more information please see our Extended Experiences FAQ.
AVID College and Career Fair
CollegeFairsUSA.com by Career Council Inc. will be hosting a unique college fair for educators. This is an opportunity for educators to ask questions of college and university recruiters and to establish relationships with them so that they can help with the process around providing postsecondary recommendations to students. It will also be a terrific opportunity to receive items from postsecondary institutions while networking with fellow AVID educators.
AVID Demo Chat
Experience the excitement and inspiration of our AVID Demonstration Sites panel at AVID Summer Institute! Hear from representatives of schools that model a standard for AVID excellence as they share their stories of triumph, innovation, and the transformative power of AVID. Discover how these schools have successfully implemented AVID to make a lasting impact on their students and communities, with an opportunity to network with fellow educators.
AVID Game Night Extravaganza
Join us for an unforgettable indoor extravaganza! This is not just any event; it’s a fusion of your favorite game shows all rolled into one high-energy, interactive spectacle! We’re talking about the thrill, camaraderie, nostalgia, and adrenaline rush that you’ve come to expect from your favorite game shows of old. But here’s the twist: The questions are all about AVID or education in general. This is your chance to showcase your knowledge, engage in friendly competition, network, and learn in the most entertaining way possible.
Hollywood Nights! AVID Improv Workshop
Get ready to laugh, learn, and connect like never before! The National Comedy Theatre is thrilled to offer interactive comedy improv workshops expertly designed to boost team building and ignite creativity. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to blend education and entertainment in a way that promises to leave a lasting impact. Sign up today and prepare to see the power of comedy and improv transform your professional skills and relationships while you network!
Bingo Jam
AVID Bingo will combine entertainment with professional engagement. Participants will enjoy a relaxed and fun atmosphere while interacting with colleagues and industry peers. The game will provide a shared activity that encourages casual conversations, breaks the ice, and fosters connections. Don’t miss this enjoyable experience and the professional relationship-building opportunities that come with it.
San Diego Historic Trolley Tour
Attention, all educators! Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of San Diego with us! We invite you to hop aboard the iconic orange and green Old Town Trolley for an immersive experience of San Diego’s historic landmarks and panoramic views. This private 2-hour guided tour is just for AVID and will be led by a knowledgeable and friendly conductor, who will take you through Old Town State Park to the Embarcadero along the Harbor and next to the USS Midway and Maritime Museums, into Seaport Village, through San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp Quarter and Barrio Logan, over the beautiful Bay Bridge to the Island of Coronado, and to Balboa Park and Little Italy. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s always something new to discover with Old Town Trolley Tours while you connect with other educators!
San Diego Quest Adventure and Taste of San Diego Scavenger Hunt
Prepare for an unforgettable experience with the San Diego Quest Adventure and Taste of San Diego Scavenger Hunt! Explore beautiful landmarks and hidden gems around San Diego Bay while solving intriguing clues and snapping photos with your team. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this scavenger hunt is the perfect way to experience the vibrant culture and stunning scenery of San Diego. Don’t miss out—sign up now and create lasting memories with friends and colleagues, all while networking.
Intro
The San Diego 2 Summer Institute takes place across five venues. Your Community of Practice, Site Team meeting, General Session, and hotel may be at different locations. To find out each event’s location, log in to the AVID Event app with your MyAVID credentials or check your printed badge prior to the event.
Community of Practice and Site Team Locations
Communities of Practice and Site Team meetings are held at the locations listed below. Your specific Community of Practice and Site Team locations will be listed on your name badge. You will receive Summer Institute supplies during your first Community of Practice session.
- San Diego Convention Center
- Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
- Embassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown
- Marriott Marquis
- Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Name Badge
Your name badge is required for all Summer Institute activities. There are two ways to get your name badge: print at home or print on-site.
Print at Home
You can check in and print your name badge at home 3 days before the Summer Institute begins to bypass check-in lines and go directly to breakfast at your Community of Practice location. As a reminder, your Community of Practice and Site Team meeting room locations are listed on your name badge. You do not have to print your name badge on-site if you print it at home. AVID Center will email you printing instructions closer to the event date.
Print On-Site
If you do not print your name badge at home, you must print your badge at one of the following locations during the times listed below.
Tuesday, July 29, 1:00–5:00 pm
- Manchester Grand Hyatt
Seaport Foyer - Embassy Suites Downtown
Monterrey Pre-Function, Mezzanine Level - Marriott Marquis
Third Floor Registration - Hilton Bayfront
Indigo Foyer
Wednesday, July 30, 6:30–8:00 am
- San Diego Convention Center
Exhibit Hall G Foyer - Manchester Grand Hyatt
Seaport Foyer - Embassy Suites Downtown
Monterrey Pre-Function, Mezzanine Level - Marriott Marquis
Third Floor Registration - Hilton Bayfront
Indigo Foyer
Important:
Your Community of Practice (CoP) is listed first because that is where you will begin your day. The second listing is your Site Team location, which you will join in the afternoon.
Note for Day 1:
- Go directly to your CoP location by 8:00 am.
- A grab-and-go breakfast will be available near your CoP.
- You will receive a lanyard and badge holder at your CoP location.
Meals
A grab-and-go breakfast will be provided near your Community of Practice location on the first day of Summer Institute. As a reminder, refer to your name badge for your Community of Practice location. We also provide morning coffee breaks each day and an afternoon break on Day 2.
Laptop Requirements
All curriculum and training materials will be housed in your AVID eLearning course, so it is important that you bring your fully charged device, your charging cord, and headphones to your Community of Practice each day. There will be a limited number of power strips available in the Community of Practice rooms. We will provide face-to-face facilitation, and you will have the opportunity to engage with fellow participants. There will also be digital content and engagement. Wi-Fi will be provided on-site to all participants throughout the event. Smartphones, iPad minis, and Galaxy tablets are not recommended for this experience.
Hotel Accommodations
AVID has negotiated group rates for participants provided through the button below. While the majority of our partner hotels offer complimentary Wi-Fi and other amenities, we recommend verifying at the time of check-in. It is the participant’s responsibility to make, change, or cancel hotel and airfare reservations. Hotel and airfare reservations do not guarantee registration for an event.
Hotel Room Reservations
You can reserve your room(s) by clicking on the button below.
When you reserve hotel rooms, you will be required to create an account for the individual or group hotel reservations. The password that you create for your account will be required to confirm, change, update, or cancel any room reservations. Refer to your confirmation email for important deadline dates that may financially impact you. A credit card will be required to hold your room reservation(s).
If you have questions about your hotel room reservations for the San Diego 2 Summer Institute, contact Customer Service, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm ET.
For group reservation sizes of 1–14, contact Customer Service at 864-342-6370 or email [email protected]. For group reservations of 15 or more, contact Customer Service at 864-658-5206 or email [email protected].
Hotel Room Rates
Hotel room rates start at $285 per night. The specified room rate is based on single occupancy before taxes and fees. Additional occupants may incur additional fees. See detailed information about room rates on the housing site.
Additional Hotel Accommodation Questions
Please view the Hotel Accommodations FAQ page for additional information.
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Flights
AVID + Southwest® Partnership Advantage
Travelers who book their business travel for Summer Institutes by booking on SWABIZ will earn 2X the Rapid Rewards bonus points per qualifying night and will be entered into a raffle to win a free round-trip ticket!
Save money when booking travel through the AVID preferred partnership with Southwest Airlines! SWABIZ benefits include:
- Chance to win a free round-trip ticket to any Southwest destination
- DOUBLE earning bonus of Rapid Rewards points
- Discounted fares
- Ability to modify your reservations on Southwest mobile app and Southwest.com®
- Points never expire
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Getting Around San Diego
Parking at the San Diego Convention Center
The San Diego Convention Center is located at 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101. Parking rates range from $20 to $50 and are subject to change based on event activity. Please check the Visit San Diego parking site starting in June for the current rates.
Hotel Information
Below is the available parking information for the specified venues:
- Embassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown
- Valet Parking: $65 per day; $60 for Hilton Honors members; $80 for oversized vehicles.
- Hilton San Diego Bayfront
- Self-Parking: $45 per day
- Valet Parking: $65 per day
- Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
- Self-Parking: Rates start at $45 per day
- Valet Parking: Rates start at $65 per day
- Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
- Self-Parking: $55 per day
- Valet Parking: $75 per day
Public Transit
San Diego offers a comprehensive public transportation system, including buses and trolleys. The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) operates numerous routes connecting various parts of the city, including the downtown area where the Convention Center is located. Fares and schedules can be found on the MTS website.
FRED Shuttles
FRED is a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) shuttle service that offers an eco-friendly low-cost way to get around downtown San Diego. Downloading the Ride Circuit app is necessary to use FRED services.
Ride Share
Several ride-sharing services are available in San Diego, including Uber and Lyft. Traditional taxi services are also accessible throughout the city.
Additional Parking Options
For those seeking alternative parking options, services like SpotHero offer reservations at various facilities throughout San Diego. Rates vary depending on the facility and time.
Please note that transportation services and rates are subject to change. It’s advisable to check the latest information from official sources or directly contact the service providers before making arrangements.
Event Policies
Participation Policy
Our professional learning opportunities are engaging and rigorous, and therefore, are best suited for distraction-free spaces. Each professional learning experience is designed for individual engagement. Only one participant per registration may attend.
We love children; however, participants may not bring children or guests to AVID Professional Learning, General Session, or Site Team meetings. Only invited AVID students and invited AVID guests may participate.
In order to receive your Digital Badge, you must complete the following:
- Submit all daily feedback forms, the participant reflection, and the exit survey before the end of the last training day.
- Attend all sessions and engage in the course activities. 100% attendance is required.
- Contribute to your Community of Practice by being an active participant in all sessions.
For more information, please read the AVID Center Event Code of Conduct Policy.
Health and Safety
AVID is committed to the health and safety of our participants and employees. To facilitate this effort, AVID is collaborating with the site host, vendors, and other partners to ensure that appropriate safety protocols consistent with applicable local laws and guidance are in place.
ADA Accessibility
AVID Center complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 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 the Institute starts.
MyAVID Store
Two Ways to Shop!
Visit the booth at the San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall GH Foyer, or shop online at myavidstore.com.
Additional Questions
Please contact [email protected] or call 1-833-AVID-CARE (1-833-284-3227) if you have any additional questions.