NOTICE OF SOLE SOURCE - AVID Center, Inc.

The Richland School District Two intends to enter into a sole source contract with AVID Center for districtwide curriculum and professional development. AVID provides scaffolded support to educators and students to encourage college and career readiness and success. The contract will include AVID Secondary and AVID Elementary programs, which provide academic, social, and emotional support to students. The District is seeking to provide a safe and open culture, high expectations for teachers and students, and collaboration in all classrooms. The contract amount is estimated to be $600,000. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • AVID Secondary equips teachers and schools with what they need to help students succeed on a path to college and career success • AVID Elementary teaches and reinforces academic behaviors and higher-level thinking at a young age • AVID provides professional learning benefits for educators • AVID offers resources that drive school transformation, including classroom activities, lesson plans, and professional learning videos • AVID provides feedback and follow-up to keep schools on track