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Pre-Conference Institute

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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:

  • Debra Suarez, President of the TESOL International Association

  • Lori Edmonds, English Learner Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham

  • Josephine Prado, English Learner Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham

  • 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:

  • Sandra Elliott, Co-director of the Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy, MDE

  • Maria Franco, Director of the Alabama Seal of Biliteracy, ALSDE

  • Three panelists from Mississippi schools who coordinate the Seal of Biliteracy in their respective districts

  • 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:

  • Mary Earley, Literacy Council of Central Alabama

  • 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:

  • Carol Behel, Weeden Elementary, Florence City Schools, AL

  • Monica Farris, Weeden Elementary, Florence City Schools, AL

  • Erica Skidmore, Pick Elementary, Auburn City Schools, AL

  • 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.

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