RISD Advanced Learning Services

Richardson ISD Advanced Learning Services

[Carolyn white @WhiteCarolyna]

This is what National AVID Day looks like at Yale! 💙❤️ Celebrating student ownership, collaboration, and a love for learning!
@yaleroadrunners @MsKagaso @SpoonStefani #risddreambig

[Richardson ISD @RichardsonISD]

AVID is an incredible college readiness program that starts in RISD as early as Kindergarten all the way through senior year. Our AVID programs would not have gained national recognition without the support of our AVID Teachers and central office staff.

♦️ 2,664 RISD AVID Scholars in grades 7-12
♦️ 17 Elementary Schools
♦️ All Secondary Schools
♦️ 400+ AVID-trained Educators

#RISDInsideScoop #AVID

[Josh Eason @jeprincipal]

What a great way to end #NationalAVIDDay @ParkhillJH students celebrating a week of hard work #AVID4Possibility

[Stefani Spoon @SpoonStefani]

@RichardsonISD @jeprincipal

[Stefani Spoon @SpoonStefani]

@RichardsonISD @jeprincipal

[Richardson ISD @RichardsonISD]

Because of AVID, RISD graduates are better prepared for the future and our scholars have so much to be proud of!

The 2025-26 School Year Brought:
Over $58 million in scholarship offers
Over 1,800 college acceptances
100% of AVID seniors are college, career, military ready
4 AVID National Demonstration Schools
2 AVID Showcase Schools

Together, AVID Day reminds us that when we invest in students and work with purpose, we open doors to possibility and long-term success. @RISDCCR #MyAVIDWhy

[Richardson ISD @RichardsonISD]

#MyAVIDWhy Our students say it best! Education is a journey, and AVID in RISD helps strengthen critical thinking, organization, confidence, and self-advocacy skills that prepare them for future success. #RISDDreamOn

[Josh Eason @jeprincipal]

Advanced Learning team supporting our new to RISD teachers! @RISDCCR #RISDDreamOn

[Kristin Leeper, Ed. D @kristinleeper9]

Celebrating 99% CCMR met AND increases in AP scores with our Legendary @RichardsonISD Advanced learning teachers! 💯❤️🎉@IamBranum @RISDCCR

[Susan Burt @sburtrisd]

North JH is all in! 💙

Staff spent the day learning about the 45-minute lesson framework with their incredible Instructional Coach before diving into strategies for supporting special populations. Always great to visit with the one and only Pedro Lopez! 📚👏 #DreamOn #NorthJH

[Aikin Eagles @AikinEagles]

AVID: “Every teacher is a writing teacher.” Our amazing LAT and AVID team collaborated to support writing for ALL!! Our eagles will soar with writing this year! #risddreamon #aikinstrong @RichardsonISD @IamBranum @ACongdonedu @lovelyfloyd15

[Amanda Spear @amanda_spear4]

My favorite part of DWD was @growinggiftedco sharing ways we can differentiate, support and grow our high achieving students. Left this session with so many ideas💡

#RISDDreamOn #differentiate

[Josh Eason @jeprincipal]

AVID/JROTC teachers collaborate on the impact of their elective class on each student’s academic success in all other classes #AVID4Possibility #RISDDreamOn @SpoonStefani @RISDCCR @kristinleeper9 @IamBranum

[Priscilla Summers @priscilla_lin]

Deep dive mode: ON! I’m with the best 2nd grade team internalizing HMH Module 1 and getting PLC-ready at DWD! We’re navigating, planning, and ready to hit the ground running! Thank you @A_Marcott for leading our learning! #RISDDreamOn @AikinEagles #AikinStrong @lovelyfloyd15

[Carolyn white @WhiteCarolyna]

So happy to share my love for AVID with educators who are just as passionate about making a difference. Together, we’re empowering students for success! #risddreamon #avid @yaleroadrunners @MsKagaso @SpoonStefani @jeprincipal

[Richardson ISD Social Studies @RISDSocStu]

Before teachers began the year, our @RichardsonISD C&I team provided planning and guidance for campus leaders so they could ensure all our students receive quality instruction. #RISDDreamOn #RISDistheOne @RichardsonISD @IamBranum @kristinleeper9

[Rebecca Gray @mrsgrayreads2]

Sara Mooney never fails to deliver PD that makes me a better teacher!
DOK Level 4 questioning benefits ALL our sweet students!
#RISDDreamOn
#PJHDreamOn

[Stefani Spoon @SpoonStefani]

Secondary Social Studies putting in the work to be ready to make an impact through their lesson designs next week! Way to go!! @IamBranum @kristinleeper9 @RISDSocStu

[growingupgiftedco @growinggiftedco]

The BEST afternoon talking with teachers about elevating learning in the @RISDmath classroom! Let’s #RISDDreamOn in 2026-2027. Every learner, every day! ⭐️

@RISDCCR @kristinleeper9 @julieteague1234

[Elizabeth "Beth" Brown @RHSAVIDBrown]

So very proud of our amazing AVID Alumni, Madihah!! 🎓🎉🥇I am looking forward to the day we call her our colleague! #futureteacher @AVID4College @AVIDatRHS