Kino Junior High
Mesa, AZ
Apr 22, 2026 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Mountain Standard Time
Showcase Focus:
High Expectations are the Minimum
Overcoming academic and systemic adversity to develop advocates of agency and ownership. We focus on growth beyond the grade, asking ourselves, "where would we be in the absence of AVID?" Schoolwide systems such as AVID as a core class, quarterly AVIDence Groups for instructional development, and multiple opportunities for hands-on, real world experiences demonstrate how AVID is a beacon for our culture of learning. We utilize data to set our expectations inside and outside of the classroom, and we provide the tools necessary for our staff and students to rise to their challenges and activate their potential. High Expectations are the Minimum because Kino didn't come here to be average.
Does “All Students” Mean “All Students” at Your School or District?
We invite superintendents, district leadership, principals, and teacher leaders to see how schools are implementing AVID nationwide to:
Ensure student success by incorporating WICOR® (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading) strategies throughout all classrooms to support increased rigor schoolwide.
Provide ongoing professional learning for staff and site-based coaching.
Build collective educator agency to transform culture in support of all students.
Align the K–12 college and career readiness journey.
Pricing
Free
Showcase Location
Mesa Unified School District
848 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
Check-In Location: Student Union (Library)
Showcase Times
Apr 22, 2026 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mountain Standard Time
Parking: Use the main lot west of Horne.
An AVID Showcase is an in-person event where educators can observe AVID strategies in action, share best practices, and learn hands-on about AVID implementations. The experience includes classroom observations, discussions with experienced AVID teachers, administrators, and students, and access to various AVID resources and tools.
Participants are responsible for travel, lodging, and transportation arrangements to and from the event.
Cancellation Policy: AVID Center reserves the right to cancel an event, in whole or in part, for any reason. AVID Center is not responsible for any losses incurred for travel, lodging, or other costs. Please check AVID’s Rest Assured Policy for more information about fees and cancellation requests.
Please email questions to avidcare@avid.org.
