AVID Webinar

 I recently attended the Amplifying Outcomes by Leveraging Professional Learning webinar for AVID.

The county I work for has several AVID programs for our students. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping more students view college as a realistic goal. It fosters a culture where college is attainable for anyone willing to put in the effort. Schools participating in AVID programs learn to support students through college-prep courses and teach essential skills like problem-solving and critical thinking. 

The presenters were as follows: 

• Michael McCormick serves as the Superintendent in Residence for AVID.
• Amy Mahr is the AVID Director for Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) in New Mexico.
• Dean Laurent holds the position of Director of School Accountability Support within APS.

APS is the largest public school system in New Mexico, serving one out of every four public school students in the state.

During the webinar, the focus was on how adults can lead to improved student outcomes. I learned about the value of a 90-day plan and how success can be measured when goals are established, and a specific period of time is completed.