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 Tuesday, July 21, from 4:00–5:30 pm (check back soon for the location). Please be sure to 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 Tuesday, July 21, from 4:00–5:30 pm (check back soon for the location). Learn more about Leading Site Teams.

Join us for an inspiring session featuring students and educators on Thursday, July 23, from 1:30–2:45 pm at the Kansas City Convention Center, Kay Barnes Grand Ballroom (2501).

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

The Kansas City Summer Institute takes place across two 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.

• Kansas City Convention Center
• Kansas City Marriott Downtown

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 Kansas City 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 864-580-4513 or email avidkansascity@maritz.com. For group reservations of 15 or more, contact Customer Service at 864-541-0781 or email avidkansascitygroup@maritz.com.

Hotel Room Rates

Hotel room rates start at $229 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 Convention Center

The Kansas City Convention Center is located at 301 W. 13th St., Kansas City, MO 64105. AVID attendees can park at the following locations:

• 1210 Broadway Lot at 1210 Broadway Street: $30.00 per day
• Kansas City Marriott Downtown located at 200 West 12th Street: AVID attendees get 20% off published rates
• Published: $8.00 per hour / Discounted: $6.40 per hour
• Published: $35.00 daily / Discounted: $28.00 daily

Additional locations in the city include:

• Municipal Auditorium Plaza Parking Garage at 201 W. 13th St.: Visit lazparking.com/find-parking for parking rates.
• Arts District Garage at 287 W. 17th St.: Please call 816-472-5997 for rate information.
• Kansas City Downtown Parking Map has additional locations as well.

Park KC App

Pay for parking using your cell phone app anywhere you see a Park KC sign and decal. This can be used for municipal garages and street parking meters.

Public Transit

Kansas City Streetcar has a 2-mile route, with 16 stops in the Kansas City Downtown area and is free to ride. 

RideKC Bus Service is free to ride as well.

Car Services

When the weather is inclement, a taxi or car service may offer a convenient option. A number of ride-sharing services are available in Kansas City, including Uber and Lyft.

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 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.

Visit the booth at the Kansas City Convention Center (location TBD), or shop online at myavidstore.com.