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Summer Institute

Wednesday 29 November to Friday 1 December 2023

Victoria University City Tower, Melbourne

About Summer Institute

As AVID Australia’s biggest networking and professional learning event of the year, Summer Institute 2023 will inspire educators from across Australia to enhance their teaching practice and bring out the best in their students.

Over three days, participants will learn and practise high engagement teaching strategies and best instructional practices, led by experienced Australian and US Staff Developers.

Educators will come away from Summer Institute with resources to cultivate and maintain a learning system that insists on rigour, breaks down barriers and advocates for students.

Educators will also be empowered to nurture and grow students’ post-secondary and career readiness skills by coaching them to leverage student agency, opportunity knowledge and rigorous academic preparedness.

Learning Experiences

Summer Institute is high-quality professional learning designed to meet the diverse needs of educators’ learning styles, offered in a blended learning environment

Learning Experiences in 2023 will include:

Communities of Practice

In the Communities of Practice participants will be equipped with the best instructional strategies and learn how to implement an effective AVID Tertiary and Career Readiness Framework.

Each Community of Practice provides 12 hours of tailored professional learning (NESA Accredited), over three days, facilitated by experienced Australian and US Staff Developers.

Workshops

Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in a range of workshops outside of their Community of Practice, including, Site Team planning time for schools implementing the AVID system.

Communities of Practice

  • AVID School Leadership
    Available to AVID member schools
  • Creating Engaging and Rigorous Classrooms
    Available to AVID member and non-member schools
  • Cultivating Writing Schoolwide – Secondary
    Available to AVID member and non-member schools
  • English
    Available to AVID member schools
  • Instructional Coaches and Elective Educators (replaces Student Success)
    Available to AVID member and non-member schools
  • Mathematics
    Available to AVID member schools
  • Science
    Available to AVID member schools
  • Secondary Implementation
    Available to AVID member schools
  • Transforming Literacy Through Content Area Reading
    Available to AVID member and non-member schools

For more information, click here or download a copy of the Learning Experiences Guide.

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Completing 2023 AVID Australia Summer Institute will contribute 12 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum/EYLF addressing Standard Descriptor(s) 1.5.2, 2.5.2, 2.6.2, 3.3.2, 3.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

Workshops

Summer Institute includes workshop time between 2 and 3.30pm on Days One and Two. A variety of workshops are available for participants to attend.

Participants must select one workshop per day, noting that if you select Strengthening the AVID Site Team this workshop is continuous and you will be enrolled in the workshop both days.

Summer Institute Workshops Day 1

  • Collaborative Study Groups: Student-led Inquiry Groups
  • Introduction to the AVID Site Team
  • Strengthening the AVID Site Team Day 1
  • Deepening your AVID Experience
  • Inquiry based strategies: Philosophical Chairs and Socratic Seminars
  • Fostering a Growth Mindset for Student Success
  • Collective Educator Agency: The Power of Relationships in Learning and Leading
  • Untangling the Web (Years 6-12)

Summer Institute Workshops Day 2

  • Collaborative Study Groups: Student-led Inquiry Groups
  • Strengthening the AVID Site Team Day 2
  • Planning for the Future
  • Inquiry based strategies: Philosophical Chairs and Socratic Seminars
  • Fostering a Growth Mindset for Student Success
  • Collective Educator Agency: The Power of Relationships in Learning and Leading
  • Untangling the Web (Years 6-12)

For more information, click here or download a copy of the Learning Experiences Guide.

 

Dates and Times

Wednesday 29 November to Friday 1 December 2023

Three days of learning, networking and inspiration.

View the Summer Institute Schedule

Location

Victoria University City Tower, Melbourne

Summer Institute will be held at Victoria University City Tower in the heart of Melbourne.

This state-of-the-art facility offers amazing learning and collaboration spaces that will be used throughout the event.

View the Summer Institute Location Guide

Cost

$1020 plus GST per participant

Discounted cost for AVID Member schools

 

$1120 plus GST per participant

Cost for AVID Non-member schools

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

What is Summer Institute?

Summer Institute is AVID Australia’s biggest networking and professional learning event of the year, Summer Institute 2023 will bring educators from across Australia together to celebrate and strengthen teaching practice and the AVID community. Over three days, participants will learn and practise high engagement teaching strategies, led by experienced Australian and US Staff Developers.

What is a Community of Practice?

Participants attend one Community of Practice (CoP) where they will engage in face-to-face professional learning for three days.

A CoP focuses upon applying AVID approaches to diverse school environments, year levels and learning areas. This provides an immersive learning experience and an opportunity to meet with colleagues from around Australia to plan and enhance their AVID implementation.

At Summer Institute participants can attend one of the ten Communities of Practice on offer.

What is the schedule for Summer Institute?

View the Summer Institute schedule.

Is Summer Institute NESA accredited?

Completing 2023 AVID Australia Summer Institute will contribute 12 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum/EYLF addressing Standard Descriptor(s) 1.5.2, 2.5.2, 2.6.2, 3.3.2, 3.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

Will I receive a Certificate of Participation?

If you would like a Certificate of Participation for Summer Institute, please email avid.australia@vu.edu.au.

Will I receive a handbook at Summer Institute?

All participants will receive an AVID Australia – A Year-Round Resource 2023-24 Handbook.

I am not receiving emails about Summer Institute. How can I confirm that I entered the correct email address when I registered?

We recommend that you check your SPAM/Junk folder to check whether AVID Summer Institute emails are there.

If there are no AVID Summer Institute emails in your SPAM/Junk folder, please email avid.australia@vu.edu.au and we will assist you.

During Summer Institute

Will there be catering during Summer Institute?

Morning tea will be provided on all days and lunch will be provided on days one and two.

Please advise any dietary requirements during your event registration. If you are unsure if your dietary requirements were submitted during registration, please email avid.australia@vu.edu.au.

How do I get to VU City Tower?

There are two train stations within walking distance of the venue:

  • Flagstaff Station

  • Melbourne Central.

There are several tram and bus stops located near the tower, which you can find using the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner.

We require accommodation during the conference. Where should we stay?

VU City Tower is located in the Melbourne CBD, with a range of hotels nearby. View the Summer Institute Location Guide for more information.

Is parking available at VU City Tower?

There is no parking available at VU City Tower.

Listed below are a few parking options located close to the venue.

– Flagstaff Parking

– 460 Lonsdale Street

– Bourke Square Car Park

You can also search Secure Parking for further options.

Registration and Payment

Where can I register for Summer Institute?

Registration opens Wednesday 23 August 2023. You can find the registration link below.

Can I register on behalf of other staff at my school?

Yes, you can register one or several people.

To register multiple people:

  1. Follow the link to the Summer Institute registration page.
  2. Select the number of registrations you require for each Community of Practice.
  3. Enter the name, email address and dietary requirements for each participant within the Community of Practice that they will be attending.

Each registration must have a unique email address.

What payment options are available?

When registering, please select Invoice my school as your payment method.

AVID member schools will be invoiced from the week following the registration closing date of Friday 20 October 2023.

If your school requires payment to be made by a certain date, please notify us by email at avid.australia@vu.edu.au.

AVID Non-member school participants will receive an email about alternative payment options following the registration closing date of Friday 20 October 2023. Payment is required by Friday 17 November 2023.

I would like to change my choice of Community of Practice. How do I do this?

Requests to change the choice of Community of Practice must be submitted via email to avid.australia@vu.edu.au prior to 11.59pm Friday 17th November. However, AVID Australia does not guarantee availability of places within another Community of Practice if the maximum number of participants has been reached.

Changes may delay the receipt of relevant pre-event information.

I am unable to attend Summer Institute, how do I cancel my registration?

Requests to cancel registration must be submitted via email to avid.australia@vu.edu.au.

Cancellations submitted via email to avid.australia@vu.edu.au prior to 11.59pm Friday 3 November 2023 will not incur a fee.

Cancellation requests received after midnight Friday 3 November 2023 will incur 50% of the registration fee.

Cancellation on the week of 27 November will be charged 100% of their registration fee:

  • Should you have an unforeseen emergency or special circumstances, please contact avid.australia@vu.edu.au or call +61 3 9919 7832.

Participants unable to attend Summer Institute due to illness, are eligible for a full refund upon submission of a medical certificate to avid.australia@vu.edu.au.

Read the full Terms and Conditions

I have registered for Summer Institute. When will we receive an invoice?

GST Tax Invoices will be issued via email to AVID member schools from the week following registration closure Friday 20 October 2023.

If your school requires payment to be made by a certain date, please notify us by email at avid.australia@vu.edu.au.

AVID non member school participants will receive an email about alternative payment options from the week following registration closure Friday 20 October 2023. Payment is required by Friday 17 November 2023.

My school needs the invoice by a certain date. Can that be arranged?

If your school requires an invoice prior to Friday 20 October 2023, please email avid.australia@vu.edu.au, and we will arrange this.

I am not an AVID Member. How do I arrange payment for my registration?

AVID non member school participants will receive an email about alternative payment options from the week following registration closure Friday 20 October 2023. Payment is required by Friday 17 November 2023.

Register

Registrations for Summer Institute are now closed.

Please contact AVID Australia if you have any questions regarding registration.