Don’t miss this year’s immersive experiences! View the event schedule for more information about meeting times and the General Session.

AVID 101

This year, we are offering an optional AVID 101 pre-session for attendees new to AVID on Sunday, June 14, from 4:00–5:30 pm at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Ballroom B2. Please bring your computer or approved device (see laptop requirements section) to the session.

If you are unable to attend an on-site AVID 101 session, additional virtual pre-sessions are available. View dates and registration info.

Leading Site Teams

The Leading Site Teams pre-session for site and district leaders is on Sunday, June 14, from 4:00–5:30 pm at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Ballroom B3. Learn more about Leading Site Teams.

Join us for an inspiring session featuring students and educators on Tuesday, June 16, from 1:30–2:45 pm at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Exhibit Hall AB.

Speaker details are still being finalized, so stay tuned for updates.

The Sacramento Summer Institute takes place across three downtown 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.

• SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
• Hyatt Regency Sacramento
• Sheraton Grand Sacramento

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. Pick up your lanyard at your CoP room on Day 1.

Important Reminder:

Your Community of Practice is listed first because that is where you will begin your day. The second listing is your Site Team location.

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.

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.

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 Book Accommodations Now 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 Sacramento 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 2–14, contact Customer Service at 864-342-6368 or email avidsacramento@maritz.com. For group reservations of 15 or more, contact Customer Service at 864-568-7975 or email avidsacramentogroup@maritz.com.

Hotel Room Rates

Hotel room rates start at $239 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 AVID Summer Institute Hotel Accommodations Questions page for additional information.

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Parking at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center

The SAFE Credit Union Convention Center is located at 1400 J St., Sacramento, CA 95814. Parking garages located nearest to the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center include:

• 1056 13th St. (between J & K Streets)
• 1135 12th St. (between K & L Streets)
• 900 13th St. (between I & J Streets)

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

• Self-Parking: $25 for overnight guests, with in/out privileges
• Valet Parking: $45 for overnight guests, with in/out privileges
• Visitor Parking: $10/hour (maximum $50) 
• Please note: The parking garage is cash-free.

Sheraton Grand Sacramento

• Valet Parking: First 4 hours: $30; More than 4 hours: $40; Daily maximum rate: $40

AVID Summer Institute attendees can use the following websites to assist in locating parking options to purchase ahead of arrival:

• Parkmobile may be used to pay for parking sessions at selected parking meters and off-street parking lots within Sacramento by using a mobile app, a web browser, or a phone call to (916) SAC-PARK.
• SacPark
• ACE Parking has parking reservations available to purchase ahead of arrival. ACE Parking can be contacted directly at 916-497-0222.

Public Transit

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has 37 fixed routes, 23 commuter routes, and 16 seasonal routes, in addition to nine SacRT Flex ride-share service zones, ADA paratransit service (SacRT GO), and 44 miles of light-rail covering a 440-square‐mile service area throughout Sacramento County, which includes services in the cities of Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova.

Please note that transportation services and rates are subject to change without notice. It’s advisable to check the latest information from official sources or directly contact the service providers before making arrangements.

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 AVID 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.

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. For additional information, please visit our ADA webpage.

Visit the booth at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Ballroom A Foyer, or shop online at myavidstore.com.