AVID Summer Institute 2026 II - EDC-X753Z

Course Description

Credit Validation for AVID Participants Only

The AVID Summer Institute is an annual professional learning experience where new Site Teams are introduced to AVID's philosophy and instructional practices, and more experienced sites can choose from a variety of higher-level AVID Communities of Practice to deepen and refine their understanding of AVID methodologies and strategies for successful implementation in their schools.

This three-day professional learning event provides content-specific training as well as time for Site Teams to collaborate, explore the power of educator agency, and develop actionable plans to take back to their schools.

AVID Summer Institute attendees can earn two units of graduate-level extension credit (semester hours) for attending the training and completing all required components, including pre-work, active participation in the course, completion of assignments, and engagement during Site Team time.

Learner Outcomes

• Collaborate with other Site-Team members to develop implementation plans for the upcoming school year
• Utilize AVID Ignite Sparks to continue professional learning on campus during the school year
• Build collective educator agency on each campus based on shared beliefs and trust to increase opportunity and measure success for all students

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours. No retroactive enrollments are permitted.

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for AVID participants only. 

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Directions to Enroll for Credit 

1. Enroll in this course:

• Home Page: AVID
• Enroll in this course: AVID Summer Institute
• Contact AVID

Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

2. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.

Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

• U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
• International addresses: 3–4 weeks

For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.