EL Professional Learning: HQIA
Fall 2025
Unlock Classroom Success: High-Quality Instruction & Assessment for English Learners
What if one training could make a real difference in student achievement, classroom culture, and your own teaching practice—all at once?
Join us for interactive professional learning sessions designed for teachers who are committed to strengthening instruction for every learner.
We begin with:
Differentiation for English Learners by Proficiency Level – An Introduction
These sessions focus on five powerful criteria that elevate instruction for all students:
✅ Asset-Based Instruction
✅ Student-Centered Engagement
✅ Academic Discourse
✅ Scaffolding
✅ Formative Assessment
Teachers will leave with strategies to:
✔ Strengthen instruction to improve classroom data and student outcomes
✔ Build confidence in supporting English learners at varying proficiency levels
✔ Foster a classroom culture where every student feels seen, supported, and challenged
✔ Increase student engagement across the board—not just for English learners
📌 These sessions support school improvement goals and strengthen Tier 1 instruction for all.
Because we believe in Every Child. Every Chance. Every Day.
Description: This course provides an overview of the Guidance for High-Quality Instruction and Assessment (HQIA)
Date: October 8, 2025
Time: 8:30-10:00
Location: University of North Alabama
Regional Inservice Center, Room 104
1640 Tune Avenue
Florence, AL
Facilitators: Dr. Mónica Farris & Robin Stutts
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Date: November 4, 2025
Time: 8:30-10:00
Location: Athens State University
Regional Inservice Center,- Room A
1115 Hwy 31 S
Athens, AL 35611
Facilitators: Dr. Mónica Farris & Robin Stutts
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Date: November 6, 2025
Time: 8:30-10:00
Location:
Jacksonville State University
Regional Inservice Center, Room 1231
100 Gamecock Drive
Anniston, AL 36205
Facilitators: Shannon Williams and Magon McAnelly
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Date: November 6, 2025
Time: 9:00-11:00
Location Alabama State University
Regional Inservice Center
1625 Harris Way
Montgomery, AL 36106
Abernathy Great Hall of Teachers
Facilitators: Mayté Cotton, Emily Murray, and Christina Thurman
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Date: November 13, 2025
Time: 8:30-10:00
Location: Jefferson County Board of Education
2100 18th Street South – Boardroom
Birmingham, AL
Facilitators: Miguelina Quiñones-Mason, Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, Kelly Vaziri
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Date: December 8, 2025
Time: 9:00-11:00
Location: Covington County Board of Education
807 CC Baker Ave, Andalusia, AL 36421
Facilitators: Jhina Garcia-Snell and Danielle White
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Description: Participants will learn how and why to leverage cultural and linguistic differences to maximize instruction and help students build on their language proficiency.
Date: November 4, 2025
Time: 10:30-12:00
Location: Athens State University
Regional Inservice Center,- Room A
1115 Hwy 31 S, Athens, AL 35611
Facilitators: Dr. Mónica Farris & Robin Stutts
Register Here
Date: November 6, 2025
Time: 10:30-12:00
Location: Jacksonville State University
Regional Inservice Center, Room 1231
100 Gamecock Drive, Anniston, AL 36205
Facilitators: Shannon Williams and Magon McAnelly
Register Here
Date: November 6, 2025
Time: 12:00-1:30
Location Alabama State University
Regional Inservice Center
1625 Harris Way
Montgomery, AL 36106
Abernathy Great Hall of Teachers
Facilitators: Mayté Cotton, Emily Murray, and Christina Thurman
Register Here
Date: November 13, 2025
Time: 10-30-12:00
Location: Jefferson County Board of Education
2100 18th Street South – Boardroom
Birmingham, AL
Facilitators: Miguelina Quiñones-Mason, Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, Kelly Vaziri
Register Here
Date: December 8, 2025
Time: 12:00-1:30
Location: Covington County Board of Education
807 CC Baker Ave, Andalusia, AL 36421
Facilitators: Jhina Garcia-Snell and Danielle White
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Description: Participants will learn a variety of activities to teach vocabulary and plan ways to engage learners in the use of all four language domains (listening, reading, writing, and speaking).
Date: November 5, 2025
Time: 8:30-10:00
Location: Athens State University
Regional Inservice Center - Room A
1115 Hwy 31 S
Athens, AL 35611
Facilitators: Dr. Mónica Farris & Robin Stutts
Register Here
Date: November 7, 2025
Time: 8:30-10:00
Location: Jacksonville State University
Regional Inservice Center, Room 1231
100 Gamecock Drive
Anniston, AL 36205
Facilitators: Shannon Williams and Magon McAnelly
Register Here
Date: November 7, 2025
Time: 9:00-10:30
Location Alabama State University
Regional Inservice Center
1625 Harris Way
Montgomery, AL 36106
Abernathy Great Hall of Teachers
Facilitators: Mayté Cotton, Emily Murray, and Christina Thurman
Register Here
Date: November 14, 2025
Time: 8:30-10:00
Location: Jefferson County Board of Education
2100 18th Street South – Boardroom
Birmingham, AL
Facilitators: Miguelina Quiñones-Mason, Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, Kelly Vaziri
Register Here
Date: December 9, 2025
Time: 10:30-12:00
Location: Covington County Board of Education
807 CC Baker Ave, Andalusia, AL 36421
Facilitators: Jhina Garcia-Snell and Danielle White
Register Here
Description: Participants will learn how to consider students’ zone of proximal development and select scaffolds appropriate to the level of support that students need to progress.
Date: November 5, 2025
Time: 10:30 - 12:00 noon
Location: Athens State University
Regional Inservice Center - Room A
1115 Hwy 31 S
Athens, AL 35611
Facilitators: Dr. Mónica Farris & Robin Stutts
Register Here
Date: November 7, 2025
Time: 10:30-12:00
Location: Jacksonville State University
Regional Inservice Center, Room 1231
100 Gamecock Drive
Anniston, AL 36205
Facilitators: Shannon Williams and Magon McAnelly
Register Here
Date: November 7, 2025
Time: 10:30-12:00
Location Alabama State University
Regional Inservice Center
1625 Harris Way
Montgomery, AL 36106
Abernathy Great Hall of Teachers
Facilitators: Mayté Cotton, Emily Murray, and Christina Thurman
Register Here
Date: November 14, 2025
Time: 10:30-12:00
Location: Jefferson County Board of Education
2100 18th Street South – Boardroom
Birmingham, AL
Facilitators: Miguelina Quiñones-Mason, Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, Kelly Vaziri
Register Here
Date: December 9, 2025
Time: 10:30-12:00
Location: Covington County Board of Education
807 CC Baker Ave, Andalusia, AL 36421
Facilitators: Jhina Garcia-Snell and Danielle White
Register Here
Description: Formative assessment provides teachers with real-time feedback necessary to adjust instruction to better meet the needs of learners. Participants will explore multiple forms of formative assessment activities to allow English learners to demonstrate their understanding and progress.
Date: November 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Athens State University
Regional Inservice Center - Room A
1115 Hwy 31 S, Athens, AL 35611
Facilitators: Dr. Mónica Farris & Robin Stutts
Register Here
Date: November 7, 2025
Time: 1:00-2:30
Location: Jacksonville State University
Regional Inservice Center, Room 1231
100 Gamecock Drive, Anniston, AL 36205
Facilitators: Shannon Williams and Magon McAnelly
Register Here
Date: November 7, 2025
Time: 1:00-2:30
Location Alabama State University
Regional Inservice Center
1625 Harris Way
Montgomery, AL 36106
Abernathy Great Hall of Teachers
Facilitators: Jhina Garcia-Snell, Christina Thurman, and Danielle White
Register Here
Date: November 14, 2025
Time: 1:00-2:30
Location: Jefferson County Board of Education
2100 18th Street South – Boardroom
Birmingham, AL
Facilitators: Miguelina Quiñones-Mason, Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, Kelly Vaziri
Register Here
Date: December 9, 2025
Time: 1:00-2:30
Location: Covington County Board of Education
807 CC Baker Ave, Andalusia, AL 36421
Facilitators: Jhina Garcia-Snell and Danielle White
Register Here
