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SI Updates
Dallas 2 Program
The 2010 SI Program: Dallas 2 is now available.
AVID Elementary for grades 4-6 now offered at Dallas 2
All three AVID Elementary strands - New Cycle, Existing Cycle, and Administrators - are now available at Dallas 2. Registrants' sites must be contracted with AVID Elementary. To learn more about attending AVID Elementary strands, email
avidelementary@avidcenter.org.
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Hotel Information
Thank you for supporting AVID Summer Institute by staying at one of our contracted hotels!
Your benefits include:
- Reduced hotel rates for Summer Institute attendees (negotiated by AVID Center)
- Free transportation between AVID contracted hotels
- Opportunities to socialize and share best practices with educators from all over the world
- Convenience of being located where Institute events take place (Opening day activities, strand and site team meetings, Celebration Luncheon, etc.)
- Discount car rental: use the discount program through Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
- Discount shuttle rate: SuperShuttle is offering discount rates to and from DFW International Airport or Love Field. View the flyer for more details.
 Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion 
300 Reunion Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75207
(888) 421-1442
Hotel reservation link
Rate: $166 Single/double
Reservation cut-off date: June 01, 2010
Hotel cancellation policy: 24 hours prior to arrival
Parking info: No self parking. Valet parking $19/day. Off-site lots, $5-$10/day.
Airport distance: Dallas/Fort Worth 21 miles, Love Field 6 miles
 The Adolphus Hotel
1321 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202
(800) 221-9083
Hotel reservation link
Rates: $161 Single/double
Parking info: No self parking. Valet parking Special SI rate $20/day (reg rate is $24). Off-site lots, $7-$10/day.
 The Fairmont, Dallas
1717 N. Akard Street
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 720-2020
Hotel reservation link
Rates: $164 Single/double
Parking info: No self parking. Valet parking 0-6 hrs $12, more than 6 hrs $18, overnight $21. Off-site lots, $7-10/day.
Institute Check-in
Dallas Institute check-in will take place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion.
Travel Info, Fun Things to Do
Dallas is a beautiful city, with much to see and do. For ideas on food, evening entertainment and more, visit the Dallas Travel Information website.
For airport transportation, go to www.dallas-lovefield.com and www.dfwairport.com. For information about public transportation, maps, and points of interest for downtown Dallas, please go to www.dart.org.
 Hard Rock Cafe Discount Coupon
As their way of saying congratulations to AVID on 30 years of supporting student success, the Hard Rock Cafe has graciously provided all SI participants with not just a $5 off coupon, but first available seating! Coupons will be available on the activities table near Summer Institute Check-in. View the coupon for more more details.
 Cowboys Stadium Tour
Special group offer for AVID Summer Institute attendees! Come check out the world's largest NFL stadium, and get a VIP tour of everything from the Cowboys locker room, to the field where you can throw passes and kick field goals, and much more. View the flyer for more information. Transportation is not included in the tour cost but AVID is working with our shuttle bus company to provide round-trip service to the stadium. If we have at least 50 participants, we will be able to offer transportation for $10 per person. Participants are also welcome to make their own transportation arrangements.
 10% Off at Macy's
Macy's department store has provided AVID Summer Institute attendees with the Macy's Domestic Savings Pass. Simply print the voucher and present it with a qualifying identification at any Macy's location nationwide, from Manhattan to Maui, to receive your Savings Pass, offering 10% savings on a wide selection of Macy's merchandise. Voucher valid through March 31, 2011.
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