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• ICC to host English Roundtable Conference, Nov. 1

              Area educators are invited to attend Itawamba Community College’s 2019 English Roundtable conference beginning at 8 a.m., Nov. 1, at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.)             The conference will feature Lisa Buckner of South Pontotoc High School, Amy Jo Holcomb of Itawamba Agricultural High School, Kala Parker of Mooreville High School and Kim Payne of Smithville High School and a keynote presentation by Laura Hammons of Hinds Community College.             For more information, contact Jon Armstrong, English instructor, at (662) 862-8054 or email jlarmstrong@iccms.edu.  
• Conference on Aging set for Apr. 27

  Registration is underway for the eighth annual Northeast Mississippi Conference on Aging scheduled for Apr. 27 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. The conference, which is for both caregivers and professionals, is designed to foster interdisciplinary interactions among clinical and administrative healthcare professionals concerned with aging. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and sessions are scheduled from 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Highlights of the program include “Putting the Person Back in Person-Centered Care,” Steve McAlilly and Michelle Daniel; “Partners in Care,” Marylin Winborne and Lynn Cox; “Aging, Ethics and Elder Abuse: What’s Happening in Mississippi,” Sandra McClendon; “Pass the Cornbread: Southern Culture and its Effect on Our Health,” Cassie Alexander and Dr. Carla Stanford; and “Walk a Mile in an Elder’s Shoes: Experience Age-Related Changes That Happen to Everyone,” Dr. Laura Pannell. Fees include $25, non-Mississippi Gerontological Society members; $15, Mississippi Gerontological Society members; and free for caregivers and ICC students. The event is sponsored by Itawamba Community College, North Mississippi Medical Center and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. For more information or to register, contact Becky Kelly at (662) 407-1500 or email rakelly@iccms.edu.
• ICC schedules Preparing for the ACT sessions

  The Continuing Education Department of Itawamba Community College has scheduled several sessions for Preparing for the ACT. All meet on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.             Math and science sessions include Jan. 30, Apr. 10 and May 29. English and reading are offered Jan. 23, Apr. 3 and June 5.             ICC’s ACT prep instructors use intensive classroom review procedures in English, reading, science reasoning and math that focus on strategies for improving scores by three methods: review of all concepts tested, tips for overcoming test anxiety and guides for “’studying smart” that will help improve test-day performance. Instructors effectively communicate techniques to help students perform with confidence. Pre-test and post-test full-length ACT practice tests are administered to measure performance. Extensive handouts are provided for skill practice.             The cost is $50 per session.             Preregistration is required. For more information and to register, call (662) 407-1500.
• ICC schedules ACT Prep sessions

  The Continuing Education Department of Itawamba Community College has scheduled several sessions for Preparing for the ACT. All meet on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.).             Math and science sessions include Aug. 28, Oct. 16 and Dec. 4. English and reading are offered Oct. 2 and Nov.  20.             ICC’s ACT prep instructors use intensive classroom review procedures in English, reading, science reasoning and math that focus on strategies for improving scores by three methods: review of all concepts tested, tips for overcoming test anxiety and guides for “’studying smart” that will help improve test-day performance. Instructors effectively communicate techniques to help students perform with confidence. Pre-test and post-test full-length ACT practice tests are administered to measure performance. Extensive handouts are provided for skill practice.             The cost is $50 per session.             Preregistration is required. For more information and to register, call (662) 407-1500.
• ICC schedules 2022 Preparing for the ACT sessions

  The Continuing Education Department of Itawamba Community College has scheduled several sessions for Preparing for the ACT. All meet on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Belden Center.             Math and science sessions include Jan. 29, Apr. 2 and May 21. English and reading are offered Jan. 22, Mar. 26 and June 4.             ICC’s ACT prep instructors use intensive classroom review procedures in English, reading, science reasoning and math that focus on strategies for improving scores by three methods: review of all concepts tested, tips for overcoming test anxiety and guides for “’studying smart” that will help improve test-day performance. Instructors effectively communicate techniques to help students perform with confidence. Pre-test and post-test full-length ACT practice tests are administered to measure performance. Extensive handouts are provided for skill practice.             The cost is $50 per session.             Preregistration is required. For more information and to register, email continuingeducation@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1500.
• ICC schedules Preparing for the ACT sessions

              The Continuing Education Department of Itawamba Community College has scheduled several sessions for Preparing for the ACT. All meet on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.             Math and science sessions include Feb. 4, Apr. 1 and May 20. English and reading are offered Apr. 8 and June 3.             ICC’s ACT prep instructors use three intensive classroom review methods in English, reading, science reasoning and math that focus on strategies for improving test-day performance and scores. Those methods include a review of all concepts tested, tips for overcoming test anxiety and guides for “studying smart.” Those who are enrolled have an opportunity to pre-test early and post-test later in the class using full-length ACT practice tests to measure performance and practice for the testing dates. Students must bring their books to all sessions.             The cost is $50 per session.             Preregistration is required. For more information and to register, email srkitchens@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1537.