Course Description

Credit Validation for AVID Center Participants Only

The AVID Certified Educator course is designed for K–12 educators to validate their commitment to continuous reflective practice, apply the AVID Foundations of Instruction, and demonstrate high-impact learning environments that promote college and career readiness for all students. Through this experience, educators will be prepared to design and facilitate a model AVID classroom that embodies the AVID Framework, ultimately enhancing college and career readiness for all their students.

Course Details

Number of Units: 5.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for AVID Center Participants.

This course requires screening and approval from AVID Center. For more information, please visit: https://info.avid.org/avid-certified-educator

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Prerequisites:

Any AVID Community of Practice attended since 2020

Course Options

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What You Will Learn

  • Explore each of the AVID Foundations of Instruction and identify practices for effectively implementing them in the classroom
  • Connect the AVID College and Career Readiness Framework, the AVID Essential Skills and Elementary Descriptors, and the Foundations of Instruction to classroom practices that improve student outcomes
  • Assess areas of strength in applying the AVID Foundations of Instruction and leverage these strengths as a catalyst for growth
  • Engage in continuous reflection to enhance teaching practices and improve student outcomes through the Foundations of Instruction
  • Explain the four stages of relational capacity in both building community within the AVID Certified Educator Cohort and fostering connections in the classroom
  • Examine the elements of collective educator agency and evaluate the impact of educator behaviors on student outcomes

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.