Want to be a
Demonstration School?

https://my.avid.org/demo_portal/demonstration_process.aspx

• AVID IS A SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM AT YOUR SITE:  To be a demonstration school, your site must demonstrate how AVID is a cornerstone schoolwide system and a catalyst for schoolwide change with evidence of AVID schoolwide impact across the campus

• BE A LEADING SCHOOL:  Maintain an active leadership role in the district, region, and state in conjunction with AVID Center

• AVID ELECTIVE AS A MODEL:  Use AVID Elective classes as the model of college and career readiness in the school through quality implementation of AVID curriculum and strategies such as Tutorials

• SITE TEAM IS HIGHLY EFFECTIVE:  Create a highly effective and active Site Team with administrative involvement

• CCI AS A PROCESS OF IMPROVEMENT:  In this position, a demo school will demonstrate that the AVID Coaching and Certification process promotes a cycle of continuous improvement

• HOST VISITORS:  Demonstration schools should host visitors to see AVID in action and learn how AVID works at their site/district

• REVALIDATE:  It doesn't end after you receive the recognition.  A demonstration school should maintain Criteria and Guidelines and engage in the revalidation process every three to four years

• Positive Recognition

• Complimentary yearly subscription to AVID Weekly

• Validation as a teaching and learning center

• Ability to showcase best practices at the school to visitors from the region, state and country

• Continuous improvements of systems and practices through observation and feedback

• Opportunity for students to shine as ambassadors and for teachers to serve as mentors and leaders

• Eligibility for a variety of AVID Center opportunities 

• Staff and students take pride in AVID College and Career Readiness System and the school