Learn more about our purpose and provide feedback on the types of conversations we will have to support teachers as they navigate the ongoing changes in education this year.

All AVID Open Access Classroom Resources
#1 – Welcome to Tech Talk for Teachers
Meet hosts, Paul Beckermann, Rena Clark, and Pamela Beckermann, and learn more about the topics we will discuss in our new podcast series.
Bitly
Create custom shortened URLs with bit.ly.
Establish Digital Study Spaces and Routines
Teach your students how to set up effective study spaces and routines to leverage the advantages of technology.
Start With the Big Picture When Planning for Hybrid Learning
Plan for hybrid learning to maximize your time and build connections with students.
Design Flexible Lessons for Hybrid Learning
Explore five flexible lesson design models to enhance hybrid learning.
Prepare to Pivot: Teaching During a Pandemic
Review five tips for preparing your classroom and your students for a sudden pivot to a different learning model.
Connect Positively With Families
Explore five tips for communicating and connecting with families in order to develop a positive home and school partnership.
The AVID Open Access Back-to-School Toolkit
Explore resources, tips, and strategies to help you prepare for the start of the school year regardless of format (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
Address Academic Gaps
Review these five strategies for addressing academic gaps when students return in the fall.
Establish Community
Find resources and strategies to help you develop classroom community.
Start the Year by Fostering Your Students’ Growth Mindset
Help students transition to the new year by teaching and fostering their growth mindset.
Build Classroom Community to Meet the Needs of the Whole Child
Develop strategies to establish relationships and build a positive classroom community for your students.
Flippity
Use Flippity to create digital manipulatives, activities, and tools to support your online classroom.
Structure Student Reflection Activities Effectively for Remote Learning
Review seven tips and guidelines for designing and facilitating effective student reflection during remote teaching and learning.