Frequently Asked Questions
F.A.Q.
What do I need to register?
All that is needed to register is a form of payment, and to decide if you will be on the beginner track at the conference or on the experienced track.
Beginning TCI Teachers:
• may have been dabbling in TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading & Storytelling) and/or TCI (Teaching with comprehensible input-based strategies)
• are not completely comfortable implementing basic techniques that are fundamental to teaching with TPRS and other CI-based strategies.
• do not use TPRS and/or other CI-based (acquisition-driven) approaches consistently in their classrooms.
• have not been to a minimal amount of TPRS or CI-based training. (one day or less)
Experienced TCI teachers:
• have been implementing TPRS and/or CI-based strategies consistently in your classroom for at least one year.
• have been to at least a full-day TPRS/CI training.
• are comfortable using strategies that are fundamental to TPRS and/or CI-based instruction in their own classrooms.
Where will the conference be held?
The Conference will be held at University School of Milwaukee.
Where do I go at the campus?
The parking, entrance, registration place as well as break out sessions are marked on the map below.
The registration table will be by the door, once you check in, please proceed to the Olson Commons to get drinks, snacks, and browse exhibitors.
The opening and closing ceremony will be in the Theater.
The parking, entrance, registration place as well as break out sessions are marked on the map below.
The registration table will be by the door, once you check in, please proceed to the Olson Commons to get drinks, snacks, and browse exhibitors.
The opening and closing ceremony will be in the Theater.
What should I bring to the conference?
A laptop or other device (or a notebook and pen), a sweater or sweatshirt, and a water bottle (Conference location has water bottle stations at their drinking fountains).
Will there be child care services?
There will be no child care services available.
I have heard of TPRS/CI/ADI, but don't know many details. Is this right for me?
If you are looking for an exciting and effective way to teach a language you are in the right spot. If you'd like to learn more before committing to a conference, scroll down to view the blogs at the bottom of this page to learn more about TPRS/CI from some of the masters! We hope you choose CI Midwest!
I have more questions, who do I ask?
Have more questions? Send us an e-mail at comprehensiblemidwest@gmail.com
A laptop or other device (or a notebook and pen), a sweater or sweatshirt, and a water bottle (Conference location has water bottle stations at their drinking fountains).
Will there be child care services?
There will be no child care services available.
I have heard of TPRS/CI/ADI, but don't know many details. Is this right for me?
If you are looking for an exciting and effective way to teach a language you are in the right spot. If you'd like to learn more before committing to a conference, scroll down to view the blogs at the bottom of this page to learn more about TPRS/CI from some of the masters! We hope you choose CI Midwest!
I have more questions, who do I ask?
Have more questions? Send us an e-mail at comprehensiblemidwest@gmail.com
