Professional Learning Opportunities
MATH
K-5 Math
AMSTI Math Content Training
Prerequisite: AMSTI K-5 Foundational Math
PLC Followup: 1/2 day per 1 day of training
*AMSTI4All training has no prerequisites and no follow up PLC.
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NUMBERS:
Measurement & Geometry
(2 Days)
Grades K-8
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8:30am-3:30pm​
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NUMBERS:
Fractions and Decimals
(2 Days)
Grades 3-8
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​July 17 & 18, 2025​
(Morgan County Educator Resource Center)
8:30am-3:30pm​​
*AMSTI4ALL*
2019 ALCOS: Mathematics Overview: Navigation & Implementation
(1/2 Day)
Grades K-5
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​K-5 Number Talks​
(1/2 day)
Grades K-5
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*AMSTI4ALL*
ACAP Aligned Daily Instruction
(1/2 day)
Grades 2-5
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*AMSTI4ALL*
Choral Counting
& Counting Collections​
(1/2 Day)
Grades 3-5
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K-5 Updated Math Critical Standards and New Aligned Resources
(90 minutes)
Grades 2-5
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*AMSTI4ALL*
Getting Started in K-5 Mathematics
(1/2 day)
Grades K-5
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( New Math teachers or those on an Emergency Certificate are encouraged to attend)
6-12 Math
AMSTI Math Content Training
Prerequisite: AMSTI 6-12 Foundational Math
PLC Followup: 1/2 day per 1 day of training
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*AMSTI4All training has no prerequisites and no follow up PLC.
​Calculator: Basic Training
TI-84
(2 Days)​
Grades 6-12
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​Region 2 North
(Athens State University: Waters Hall)
8:30am-3:30pm​​​
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NUMBERS: Algebraic Thinking
(2 Days)​
Grades 6-10
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Region 2 North
(AMSTI-Athens Building)
​8:30am-3:30pm​​
*AMSTI4ALL*
NUMBERS:
Measurement & Geometry
(2 Days)
Grades K-8​​​​
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8:30am-3:30pm​
*AMSTI4ALL*
NUMBERS:
Fractions & Decimals
(2 Days)
Grades 3-8
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July 17 & 18, 2025
​Region 2 North
(Morgan County Educator Resource Center)
8:30am-3:30pm​
*AMSTI4ALL*
NUMBERS:
Ratios & Proportions
(2 Days)​
Grades 6-8
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July 23 & 24 2025
​Region 2 North
(AMSTI-Athens Building)
8:30am-3:30pm​​
*AMSTI4ALL*
6-12 High Yield Routines
(1 day)
Grades 6-12​​​
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July 25, 2025​
Cullman County Board of Education​
8:30pm - 3:30pm
*AMSTI4All*​​
8*8 Math Practices: Discourse and Student Thinking
(1/2 Day)
Grades 6-12
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​​ July 28, 2025​
Cullman County Board of Education
8:30am - 11:30am
*AMSTI4All*​
8*8 Math Practices: Understanding and Worthwhile Tasks
(1/2 Day)
Grades 6-12
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July 28, 2025​
Cullman County Board of Education
12:30pm - 3:30pm
*AMSTI4All*
8*8 Math Practices: Discourse and Student Thinking
(1/2 Day)
Grades 6-12
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​​ July 30, 2025​
Cullman Middle School
8:30am - 11:30am
*AMSTI4All*​
8*8 Math Practices: Understanding and Worthwhile Tasks
(1/2 Day)
Grades 6-12
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July 30, 2025​
Cullman Middle School
12:30pm - 3:30pm
*AMSTI4All*
6-12 High Yield Routines
(1 day)
Grades 6-12​​​
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July 31, 2025​
Cullman Middle School
8:30pm - 3:30pm
*AMSTI4All*​​
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AMSTI Affiliate Trainings
​The following sessions are provided by an AMSTI Affiliate.
Math Nation Implementation
(1 day)
Grades 6-12
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July 21, 2025
AMSTI-Athens site
8:30am - 3:30pm
*Registration in PowerSchool Only*
Course #306290 Section #525658
Registration Link:
https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/525658
Math Language Routines
(1/2 day)
Grades 6-12
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July 22, 2025
AMSTI-Athens site
8:30am - 11:30am
*Registration in PowerSchool Only*
Course #306133 Section #525671
Registration Link:
https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/525671
Math Nation 4.0 Enhancements
(1/2 day)
Grades 6-12
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July 22, 2025
AMSTI-Athens site
12:30pm - 3:30pm
*Registration in PowerSchool Only*
Course #322038 Section #525655
Registration Link:
https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/525665
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TARGETED MATH SESSIONS
The following sessions are intended for a targeted group of educators. If you would like more information, please reach out to our Director or one of the AMSTI Math Specialists listed on our website (CLICK HERE for contact information).
​OGAP: Proportional Reasoning
5 Day
​Grades 6-10
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8:30am-3:30pm
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​OGAP: Additive
5 Day
​Grades K-2
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July 14-18, 2025​
Region 2 South
(Cullman County Board of Education)
8:30am-3:30pm
INVITATION ONLY
Contact clint.vandiver@amsti.org for more information.
SCIENCE
K-8 Science
Science Foundational Training (SFT) 2024 is recommended but not required for AMSTI and AMSTI-ASIM teachers with up-to-date grade-level/course certifications. Science teachers who change grade levels or courses after August 15, 2024, must complete at least one face-to-face Content Professional Learning Opportunity (PLO) in the new grade level or course to be eligible to request kits (100% completion required).

New AMSTI and ASIM teachers must complete SFT 2024 followed by at least one face-to-face Content PLO in their current grade level or course to receive instructional materials (100% completion required).
7th Grade Gaudy Goldfish and Cat Conundrum
(1 day)
7th Grade​
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​Region 2 North
(AMSTI-Athens Building)
8:30am-3:30pm​
K-12 Science Foundational Training
(1 day)
Grades K-12
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​Region 2 North
(AMSTI-Athens Building)
8:30am-3:30pm​​
Educator Wellness and Inspiring Students
​1/2 Day
Grades K-12
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​Region 2 North
(AMSTI-Athens Building)
8:30am-11:30am​​
Overview of Using Proficiency Scales to Support Instruction and Assessment​
1/2 day
Grades K-12
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​Region 2 North
(AMSTI-Athens Building)
12:30pm-3:30pm
K-12 Science Foundational Training
(1 day)
Grades K-12
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​Region 2 South
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8:30am-3:30pm​​
K-8 Improving ACAP Science Scores
(1 day)
Grades K-8
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​Region 2 North
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8:30am-3:30pm​
2023 ALCOS: Science Overview
K-12
(1 day)
Grades K-12
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July 17, 2025​
​Region 2 North
(AMSTI-Athens Building)
8:30am-3:30pm​​​
ASIM
Science Foundational Training (SFT) 2024 is recommended but not required for AMSTI and AMSTI-ASIM teachers with up-to-date grade-level/course certifications. Science teachers who change grade levels or courses after August 15, 2024, must complete at least one face-to-face Content Professional Learning Opportunity (PLO) in the new grade level or course to be eligible to request kits (100% completion required).

New AMSTI and ASIM teachers must complete SFT 2024 followed by at least one face-to-face Content PLO in their current grade level or course to receive instructional materials (100% completion required).
ASIM Physics:
Newton's Law
(1 Day)
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AMSTI-Athens site
8:30am - 3:30pm
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ASIM Biology:
Molecules of Cellular Energy
PILOT
(1 Day)
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​July 17, 2025
Waters Hall-Athens State University
8:30am - 3:30pm​
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ASIM Physics:
Electricity Introduction
(PILOT)
(1 Day)
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​July 17, 2025
AMSTI-Athens site
8:30am - 3:30pm
Priority given to Region 2 Physics Teachers
ASIM Biology:
Common Ancestry and Diversity PILOT
​(1 Day)
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​July 24, 2025
AMSTI-Athens site
8:30am - 3:30pm
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