Pre-Conference Institute
Thursday, January 16, 2025
1:00 - 4:00pm
Montgomery, Alabama
Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
PCI Workshops
Get a head start on your conference experience by attending a workshop at AMTESOL's Pre-Conference Institute (PCI). Slated for January 16th, this year's PCI consists of four dynamic workshops, each on a different topic. Select the topic that seems most useful in helping you meet your personal and professional goals. For three engaging hours, a team of PCI presenters will guide you and like-minded colleagues in expanding your knowledge and building your skills — always with the goal of applying what you have learned. With a maximum capacity of 60 attendees per workshop, be sure to register early for the PCI workshop of your choice!
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Choose ONE of these 3-hour workshops for a memorable afternoon at AMTESOL's 2025 PCI.
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PCI-A: Taking Ownership of Our Life Directions
Learn skills and strategies that empower you for taking your life in the direction you want to go!
Presenters:
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Debra Suarez, President of the TESOL International Association
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Lori Edmonds, English Learner Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Josephine Prado, English Learner Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Stephanie Corcoran, School Psychology & Psychometry, University of Alabama at Birmingham
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PCI-B: Implementing the Seal of Biliteracy: Voices from the Field
Learn about the Seal of Biliteracy and, based on others' experiences, explore how best to offer this program at your school.
Presenters:
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Sandra Elliott, Co-director of the Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy, MDE
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Maria Franco, Director of the Alabama Seal of Biliteracy, ALSDE
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Three panelists from Mississippi schools who coordinate the Seal of Biliteracy in their respective districts
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Three panelists from Alabama schools who coordinate the Seal of Biliteracy in their respective districts
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PCI-C: Solving the English Pronunciation Puzzle: Do You Hear What I Hear?
Learn why English pronunciation is challenging for ELs and how you can help them hear and say difficult English sounds.
Presenters:
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Mary Earley, Literacy Council of Central Alabama
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Patricia Merritt, Fultondale Elementary, Jefferson County Schools, AL
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PCI-D: Supporting Language and Content: Interactive Peer-to-Peer Oral Techniques (IPOTs)
Learn to support language and content by using IPOTs: an easy way to get students talking with each other in English.
Presenters:
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Carol Behel, Weeden Elementary, Florence City Schools, AL
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Monica Farris, Weeden Elementary, Florence City Schools, AL
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Erica Skidmore, Pick Elementary, Auburn City Schools, AL
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Jess Nelson, itinerant teacher for grades PK-12, St. Clair County Schools, AL
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Prices
Prices include lunch: 12:00-12:50pm
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$75 Educators
$50 Full-time Students*
*Full-time Students must provide proof of Spring 2025 enrollment; i.e., 6+ graduate credit hours or 12+ undergraduate credit hours. Email to hello@amtesol.org.
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Discount for attending both Thursday events: By registering for both the Advocacy Forum (morning) and Pre-Conference Institute (afternoon), you can register for the Advocacy Forum at a discounted price.