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2019 CPM Teacher Conference!

We host this conference as an investment in the most important educational resource that America has—the classroom teacher. We are honored that you chose to join us. It is our hope that what you saw, heard, did, and learned at this conference will leave you motivated and inspired to continue the pursuit of mathematics with your students and colleagues.

We extend a thank you to those who were willing to present their ideas and strategies with their colleagues. We hope you enjoyed your time in the beautiful San Francisco area and left energized to continue empowering your students. We hope to see you next year!

Consider speaking at the 2020 CPM Teacher Conference: February 22 & 23, 2020
Share your experience and the lessons you have learned teaching students how to reason, solve problems, and communicate mathematically.

Speaker proposals are due by May 15, 2019.

As lead speaker, you will receive one complimentary registration and a conference grant to help defray the cost of the conference. The amount of the conference grant has yet to be determined.


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Friday, February 22
 

8:15am PST

Pre-conference Check-in
Pre-conference Check-in: Pick up your name tag for the Pre-Conference and Conference, lunch tickets, printed program, and bag.

Friday February 22, 2019 8:15am - 9:15am PST
Solano; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

9:00am PST

Assessment Strategies; Pre-Conference Session: Registration and Payment is required to attend.
Pre-Conference Session: Registration and Payment is required to attend. This is not part of the conference. Are your assessments aligned with instruction?  How does assessment impact student learning? Spend the day exploring and discussing important assessment topics and leave with a process for deciding what and when to assess in a CPM classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Bruce Brusoe

Bruce Brusoe

Regional Professional Learning Coordinator, Great Lakes Region, CPM
Bruce Brusoe is currently serving as the CPM Regional Professional Learning Coordinator. His duties include school adoptions, workshop coordination, coaching, site visits, and various CPM projects. Bruce spent 24 years teaching high school math and computer science courses. Because... Read More →
avatar for Laura Lethe

Laura Lethe

6-12 Math Specialist, Salem-Keizer School Distrit



Friday February 22, 2019 9:00am - 4:00pm PST
Embassy A/B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

9:00am PST

Study Teams 2.0: Maximizing Student Engagement and Achievement Through Effective and Equitable Student Study Teams; Pre-Conference Session: Registration and Payment is required to attend.
Pre-Conference Session: Registration and Payment is required to attend. This is not part of the conference. This session is for middle and high school CPM teachers who are looking to get more out of their study teams.   The focus will be on planning for the upcoming year using current research on student motivation and engagement while exploring and practicing routines and tools that: 1) develop a safe and collaborative learning environment 2) develop effective and equitable student study teams

Speakers
avatar for Anthony Jones

Anthony Jones

Math Educator, CPM Educational, Inc.
Anthony Jones is an educator, technology assistant and team leader within his district. He has been teaching math for 14 years. He loves seeing students understand that math is much more than computation. He has a passion for student success and integrating curriculum with technology... Read More →
avatar for Megan Kean

Megan Kean

Teacher, CPM TL and Coach, Nature Hill Intermediate
I am in my 12th year teaching middle school in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. I have taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Currently, I am teaching 8th grade CC3. I have been a part of CPM's TRC team for the two years investigating Number Talks and how to increase Equity and Access in Study Teams... Read More →



Friday February 22, 2019 9:00am - 4:00pm PST
Diplomat A/B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

9:00am PST

Coaching - For Leaders Who Support Teachers Using CPM; Pre-Conference Session: Registration and Payment is required to attend.
Pre-Conference Session: Registration and Payment is required to attend. This is not part of the conference. A one-day professional learning event for coaches, curriculum specialists, math department chairs, or other teacher support personnel. All leaders who are working with teachers using CPM or other student-centered math programs at the secondary level are welcome. An online community will be created for those who wish to have ongoing conversations.

Speakers
avatar for Lisa Hennessey

Lisa Hennessey

4K-12 Math Coordinator/Coach, Sun Prairie Area School District
This year, I have moved out of the classroom into the role of a District Math Coordinator. I've served in the role of high school teacher, department chair, and CPM teacher leader. I'm looking to discuss math coaching as well as classroom level equity. I'm also interested in all... Read More →
avatar for Tracy Frank

Tracy Frank

Coach, CPM Educational Program
Tracy first started using CPM while teaching high school math in San Francisco and then continued its use as she returned to her home state of Wisconsin. After ten years of teaching high school math, 8 of them using CPM, she transitioned to working for CPM as a teacher leader and... Read More →



Friday February 22, 2019 9:00am - 4:00pm PST
Ambassador A/B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

11:15am PST

Lunch
Lunch for Pre-conference attendees only.

Friday February 22, 2019 11:15am - 12:00pm PST

5:00pm PST

Conference Check-in, Sign-in & Information
  1. Check-in: Pick up your name tag, lunch tickets, printed program, and bag.
  2. Sign-in: Those of you who have been awarded Conference Grants are required to sign-in both Saturday and Sunday mornings in order to receive the grant!! Don't forget.
  3. Information:  Assistance needed and questions answered.

Friday February 22, 2019 5:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Solano; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010
 
Saturday, February 23
 

7:00am PST

Conference Check-in, Sign-in & Information
  1. Check-in: Pick up your name tag, lunch tickets, printed program, and bag.
  2. Sign-in: Those of you who have been awarded Conference Grants are required to sign-in both Saturday and Sunday mornings in order to receive the grant!! Don't forget.
  3. Information:  Assistance needed and questions answered.

Saturday February 23, 2019 7:00am - 5:00pm PST
Solano; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

8:00am PST

Sign-in & Information
  1. Sign-in: Those of you who have been awarded Conference Grants are required to sign-in both Saturday and Sunday mornings in order to receive the grant!! Don't forget.
  2. Information:  Assistance needed and questions answered.

Saturday February 23, 2019 8:00am - 5:00pm PST
Reflection Foyer 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

8:30am PST

Keynote - From Counting to Calculus: What Stays the Same?
We tend to think of the work of calculus students as being very different from that of kindergarteners, but it really shouldn't be so. Furthermore, it has consequences for who has access to and participates in the field. All learners can function as mathematicians. We'll examine this claim through tasks and student ideas across the K-12 curriculum.

Speakers
avatar for Christopher Danielson

Christopher Danielson

Instructional Designer, Desmos
Desmos, Which One Doesn't Belong?, How Many?, and the brilliant, original math ideas of children and adolescents.


Saturday February 23, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Reflection Ballroom, Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

9:45am PST

Break at Both Hotels
Coffee will be available.
  • Embassy Suites: Ambassador Foyer
  • Hilton: Reflection Foyer

Saturday February 23, 2019 9:45am - 10:05am PST

10:05am PST

An Open Conversation About Assessment in CPM Classrooms
As our district has started the process of implementing CPM, we have found that how we assess students is changing and even our philosophy around assessment is evolving. We will share our journey so far, and we invite you to share your story of change in the way you assess students or to ask questions that you may have around assessments. Our hope is that an open discussion around assessment in CPM classrooms will help us all come to a better understanding and walk away with some new ideas.

Moderators
Speakers
JM

Josh Males

K-12 Curriculum Specialist for Mathematics, Lincoln Public School


Saturday February 23, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Diplomat A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

10:05am PST

Simple Solutions to Assessing by Learning Concept
Are you tired of students saying "I don't get any of this" when they look at a test? This interactive session will provide simple solutions to help get students invested in the assessment process, help them reflect on their current knowledge, and motivate them to take ownership in their learning of math concepts.

Moderators
Speakers
avatar for John Hayes

John Hayes

Professional Learning Specialist, CPM Educational Program
John taught high school math 17 years. He is a certified Master Educator Teacher in 6–12 mathematics and is a National Board Certified Teacher in mathematics. In 2015 John won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. He is currently a Professional... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Ambassador A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

10:05am PST

Let's Get Started! Team Building Activities for New Teams
Teachers will participate in Team Building Activities. These Activities are designed to get new team members talking, interacting and engaging with each other in math and non-math tasks.  Teachers will leave with Team Building Activities they can use in their own classroom tomorrow!

Moderators
avatar for Amy Ridling

Amy Ridling

Secondary Math Content Leader, Francis Howell School District
Amy is currently serving as the Secondary Math and Science Content Leader in the Francis Howell School District in Saint Charles, Missouri. Her passion around providing opportunities for all students to succeed in math have been ignited as she’s worked to lead her district through... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Shannon R Brubaker

Shannon R Brubaker

Teacher Leader
I have taught math from Pre-Algebra to Algebra 2. I have taught 7 years and loved every second of it! I try to make my classroom engaging and fun. I am in my fourth year of teaching CPM and in my second year of being a teacher leader.
avatar for Christine Haley-Hughes

Christine Haley-Hughes

Integrated 1 & 2 Teacher, Boise School District
I am a Jr. High math teacher in Boise, ID. I’ve been teaching math for 33 years. I’ve taught CPM for the past 5 years and been a teacher leader for 2. I’m exited to be part of bringing change to math education!



Saturday February 23, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Diplomat B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

10:05am PST

Engaging Parents in the CPM Journey
Parents are critical members of the educational team as we work to develop our students as mathematical problem solvers. In this session, teachers will look at how to build partnerships with families around the pedagogy of CPM. We will delve into the Common Core State Standards in family friendly language, help families see the connections to the work in our classrooms, invite families into the learning process, and provide them with tools to support their children at home.

Moderators
Speakers
avatar for Kristina Whiting

Kristina Whiting

Math Teacher Leader, Madison Metropolitan School District
In my role as a teacher leader, I work with teachers and principals to support implementation and ongoing training with CPM. I also develop assessments, provide professional development to staff and work with teacher teams to support collaborative team planning. I want to learn more... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Embassy B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

10:05am PST

Giving Students Confidence in the Co-taught Classroom; Rethinking Interventions
The session will cover intervention strategies and ideas for struggling learners. Co-taught classrooms will be looked at through the eyes of two special education teachers. We will present our district's math intervention course, known as Math Strategies. We will share our experiences with the Math Strategies intervention course. Topics covered will include, review/preview, number talks, leadership, and formative assessments.

Moderators
Speakers
avatar for Rudy Botz

Rudy Botz

Associate Principal, Little Chute Area School District
Welcome to my profile. I have been a Special Education teacher at Little Chute High School since 2015. Along with teaching I also coach Cross Country, Girls Basketball and Track & Field. In my personal time, I enjoy running, attending/watching sporting events and spending my summertime... Read More →
avatar for Aubree Van Dyn Hoven

Aubree Van Dyn Hoven

Special Education Teacher, Little Chute High School



Saturday February 23, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Glimmer; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

10:05am PST

Standards Based Grading: How to Reach All of Your Students
Standards-based grading: understanding how changing your gradebook supports student agency, differentiation, growth mindset, provides productive feedback, student ownership, and allows for clear communication about grades for not only students but parents as well. This session will help you understand why standards based grading will change the atmosphere in your classroom and can help your most difficult students succeed.

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Speakers

Saturday February 23, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Embassy A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

10:05am PST

Table Talk Session: The Hoops and the Hurdles of Co-Teaching
Table Talk Session:  A Table Talk is an informal conversation on a topic, such as a conversation at a table during and after a meal. There is no set agenda, just the opportunity to share thoughts and ideas.  This Table Talk will focus on co-teaching in a math class from the different lenses of the special ed teacher and the regular ed teacher.  We thought learning from mistakes was only good for the kids to do, now come and have a discussion with us on what works, a work in progress, and the unknown.  We have team-taught together for two years now and have each co-taught for a total of 6 years.

Speakers
avatar for Joe Svejda

Joe Svejda

Special Education Teacher, Menasha High School
I am in my 29th year of teaching and 6th year of co-teaching CPM as a special education teacher. I have been trained in CPM and have co-taught in algebra, geometry and algebra 2. This last year I was asked by CPM to become a trainer and consultant in the area of co-teaching and... Read More →


Saturday February 23, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Suite 333; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

10:05am PST

Why Identifying the Mathematical Goal is the Most Important Practice
Of the eight NCTM Principles to Action Practices, why is the first one, Identifying the Mathematical Goal, the most important? Having a clear understanding of the mathematical goal of a lesson is essential for planning around any of the other seven practices. Want to improve Purposeful Questioning? What is the Mathematical Goal? Want to help students with Productive Struggle? What is the Mathematical Goal? Gain a deeper understanding of CPM storylines and how to use them from one of the writers.

Moderators
avatar for Heather Penk

Heather Penk

Regional Coordinator (San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties), CPM Educational Program
I am a high school math teacher who has taught everything from PreAlgebra to AP Statistics.

Speakers
avatar for Misty Nikula

Misty Nikula

Professional Learning Program Manager, CPM Educational Program
I taught Middle School math and science for 15 years in Bellingham, WA. Now I teach math teachers - facilitating workshops and coaching for CPM and work as the Program Manager for the Professional Learning Department. I am the Program Chair for the CPM Teacher Conference and I live... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Prism; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

10:05am PST

Chapter Closure: Let's Have Some Fun!
This session will be repeated Sunday at 8:30.  The old school way of reviewing before a test needs to be thrown out the window! Get the kids up and moving. Get them talking about what they've learned. Why not let them strut their stuff a little? We will share several of our ideas of some successful chapter closure techniques we have used and open it up for attendees to share some of theirs as well. Using these tools can be so much fun that your students will forget they are studying!

Moderators
Speakers
avatar for Jodi Meine

Jodi Meine

Teacher Leader/ Middle School Teacher, Middleton Middle School
I have taught Advanced High school mathematics but found my true love in the Middle School! I love thinking outside the box and am always seeking ways to energize and excite my classroom. I have also recently become a CPM teacher leader. Best job Ever!
avatar for Robin Tomasi

Robin Tomasi

Teacher, Middleton High School



Saturday February 23, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Ambassador B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

10:05am PST

Cognitively Guided Instruction: CPM’s Pathway to Making Sense of Student Work
Experience a CPM student centered classroom through Cognitively Guided instruction (CGI). Develop methods to deliver and assess instruction by making sense of student work. Engage in a problem solving instructional strategy that effortlessly connects mathematics, reading, writing, and science using CPM problem types. Be ready to model and explain your way into creating a conceptual, collaborative, student centered learning environment built on the foundation of CPM and the Common Core.

Moderators
avatar for Candice Tyloch

Candice Tyloch

Professional Learning Faculty, CPM Educational Company
I am part of the Professional Learning Faculty with CPM. I have spent 14 years in mostly the middle school math classroom.

Speakers
avatar for David Ismari

David Ismari

Teacher/Math Coach, New Mexico Connections Academy
I have been teaching as a classroom teacher for 17 years. I’ve taught elementary 4th-6th, middle school math 6th-8th, PE K-8, and have been a math coach helping teachers the past few years.I have a degree in elementary education supported my mathematics, physical education, and... Read More →


Saturday February 23, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Spectrum II; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

10:05am PST

Let Students Talk: A Journey from Rows to Groups
As teachers, we model life long learning and mastery over time. Learning to teach with CPM takes time!

I am a 16th year teacher: 14 years Direct Instruction, 2nd year CPM teacher. Learn how CPM helped me overcome some of my fears about cooperative learning and losing control of my classroom.

Help your students learn to communicate their mathematical ideas through the use of team roles and CPM cooperative structures to solve problems.


Moderators
Speakers
avatar for Claire Verti

Claire Verti

Secondary Math Teacher, Bonita High School
@ClaireVerti



Saturday February 23, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Spectrum I; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

11:20am PST

Lunch. Tickets Required
Lunch Tickets are required. Pick up your lunch tickets at the Check-in desk in the Solano Room at the Embassy Suites.

Saturday February 23, 2019 11:20am - 12:35pm PST
Atrium; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

12:35pm PST

Do Your Students Know What They Don't Know?
According to John Hattie, student self-assessment has one of the largest effect sizes on student achievement. How can we help students identify the learning targets they understand and determine what steps are needed to improve upon learning targets they don’t fully understand? Come see the journey I took to guide my students to be actively involved in self-analysis of specific learning targets and take the steps to fully understand the learning targets.

Moderators
Speakers
avatar for Laura Bell

Laura Bell

Middle School Math Teacher, Pardeeville School District
 I have been teaching middle school for 15 years. I spent 7 of those years teaching predominantly social studies before switching to teaching 8th grade math and algebra using the CPM curriculum. I have had the opportunity to teach CC1 through CCA and seen the connections that the... Read More →

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Saturday February 23, 2019 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
Embassy B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

12:35pm PST

Encouraging Student Self-Reflection Through Concept-Based Assessment
How can we teach students to successfully use data to assess their own learning habits, conceptual understanding, and procedural fluency? In this session, teachers will learn to correlate the use of CPM lessons, Review & Preview problems, and concept-based assessments to help students take charge of their own learning.

Moderators
Speakers
avatar for Kara Jessup

Kara Jessup

High School Math Teacher, Evanston High School
I am a mom of three beautiful little boys and a passionate math teacher. I have been in education for 11 years and currently teach Integrated Math 2. This is our district's 2nd year using the integrated curriculum. I have taught CPM's Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. Outside of... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
Embassy C; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

12:35pm PST

Get Past Points to Make Feedback Functional: Mastery Grading
This session is repeated on Sunday at 10:05.  When lessons say "CCSS" & “growth mindset” but the gradebook disagrees, students follow the grade. How can teachers put the focus on the learning? I will share a system of learning targets, rubrics, assessments, and progress monitoring that aligns with CPM Core Connections Algebra pacing and spaced practice to provide students with multiple opportunities to show mastery.

Moderators
Speakers
avatar for Katherine Wittig

Katherine Wittig

Math + CS Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District


Saturday February 23, 2019 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
Diplomat A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

12:35pm PST

Building Better Teams
How do you assign teams? How do you ensure a variety of skill levels in each team? After attending this session, you will leave with a variety of ideas to create random (so the students think), but really not so random, teams. Teams benefit from the opportunity to bond. You will leave with short, fun team building activities to get students working together even before the math begins. Using team roles and responsibilities helps students feel like they are an important part of their team.

Moderators
avatar for Amy Ridling

Amy Ridling

Secondary Math Content Leader, Francis Howell School District
Amy is currently serving as the Secondary Math and Science Content Leader in the Francis Howell School District in Saint Charles, Missouri. Her passion around providing opportunities for all students to succeed in math have been ignited as she’s worked to lead her district through... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Marie Allred

Marie Allred

Math & Leadership Teacher, Wilson C. Riles
I love teaching! Connecting and having fun with students should be a part of every classroom. I was at a conference once and the presenter said, "The students have to either love you or the curriculum or they won't be motivated to do anything." I completely agree. The challenge is... Read More →
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Theresa Lunsford

Math Dept. Teacher, Wilson C. Riles
I teach 7th grade math and 7 & 8 Accelerated Pathway. I have been teaching for 21 years and middle school math for 8 years. I LOVE MATH!



Saturday February 23, 2019 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
Diplomat B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

12:35pm PST

Classroom Management Refresh
I will share tried and tested classroom management techniques developed over the past decade of using CPM. The purpose of these techniques is to create a safe learning environment that focuses on creating time for students to think deeply about the tasks presented in our textbook. Techniques are organized by category and objective. Real class videos and educational research reinforces each technique. Participants are given time to share out their own tried and tested techniques.

Moderators
Speakers
avatar for April Bain

April Bain

Senior Instructor, Culver Academies


Saturday February 23, 2019 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
Glimmer; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

12:35pm PST

How Can My Study Teams Increase Mathematical Discourse and Accountability?
Are you frustrated with off-task behavior? Not sure how to stop a child from dominating the team? Do you want to get better at measuring which students "got it"? Having trouble getting lessons wrapped up? Then this session is for you! We will model Study Team & Teaching Strategies to decide how they can help you solve these problems. Leave feeling confident on how to use these effective strategies, to increase mathematical discourse, and build individual accountability in your classroom.

Moderators
avatar for Heather Penk

Heather Penk

Regional Coordinator (San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties), CPM Educational Program
I am a high school math teacher who has taught everything from PreAlgebra to AP Statistics.

Speakers
avatar for Erin Schneider

Erin Schneider

Professional Learning Faculty, CPM & JCPS
I am classroom teacher at Atherton High School in Louisville, KY, using CPM's Core Connections Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2. I have been teaching at Jefferson County Public Schools for 31 years. I am proud to support teachers as part of CPM's Professional Learning Faculty.



Saturday February 23, 2019 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
Prism; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

12:35pm PST

Thriving as a Beginning CPM Teacher 101
Are you new at teaching with CPM? Did you just start your career as a teacher? Have you been struggling implementing CPM with your students? Come to this session to learn about structuring your teams to work collaboratively, manage your classroom efficiently, and encourage mathematical practices among students.

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Speakers
avatar for Suyeon Hwang

Suyeon Hwang

Secondary Math Teacher, University High School Charter [LAUSD]
Hi Everyone! I love meeting new people, being engaged in dialogues, running, hiking, and camping during my free time. If you came out to my session, I want to thank you all for your time, and you can find all the resources at: bit.ly/CPMthrivingResources



Saturday February 23, 2019 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
Reflection I; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

12:35pm PST

Addressing Status Issues to Support Student Collaboration
How can teachers identify and be mindful of status issues in their classes? This session uses NCTM's Strength In Numbers by Ilana Horn as a foundation for how status issues in the math classroom can be addressed in collaborative settings. Participants will learn how to recognize inequities in their classes and how to implement strategies to address status effectively.

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Speakers
avatar for Lisa Comfort

Lisa Comfort

Great Plains-Regional Professional Learning Coordinator, CPM Educational Program
Lisa Comfort has over 25 years of experience teaching high school students in various educational settings, including public, private, charter, and contract alternative schools. Her passion for teaching and learning has led her to take on leadership roles in the field of education... Read More →
avatar for Cheryl Tucker

Cheryl Tucker

Implementation Support Specialist, CPM Educational Program
I am an Implementation Support Specialist and Coach with CPM Educational Program, living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. I began teaching with the CPM curriculum using the original Math 1-3 series and have enjoyed engaging students with this collaborative curriculum in a variety of educational... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
Reflection III; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

12:35pm PST

Co-Teaching in the CPM Classroom
This session will include uncovering the “why” and the “how” behind co-teaching. Participants will take away real strategies to use when co-planning and co-teaching specifically designed for the CPM classroom. We will also dive into leveling assessments. The ultimate goal of this session is to help teachers develop ways to make both the regular education and special education teachers experts in the classroom (as seen by students) to deepen the learning of ALL students.

Moderators
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Hennessey

Lisa Hennessey

4K-12 Math Coordinator/Coach, Sun Prairie Area School District
This year, I have moved out of the classroom into the role of a District Math Coordinator. I've served in the role of high school teacher, department chair, and CPM teacher leader. I'm looking to discuss math coaching as well as classroom level equity. I'm also interested in all... Read More →
avatar for Julie Le

Julie Le

Special Education Teacher, Sun Prairie High School
I have 23 years of teaching experience as a special educator. I've taught middle and high school. For the last six years, I have co-taught CPM Geometry, and this year, I am providing support in a CPM Algebra 2 class. I also am one of the first special education CPM teacher lea... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
Reflection II; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

12:35pm PST

Do You Desmos? Using Desmos to Increase Engagement and Understanding
Come learn with a Desmos Fellow! I will be sharing activities and teacher moves that have created deeper learning, more relevant and thoughtful discussions, and a greater level of engagement in my classroom through Desmos' Activity Builder (DAB). These free activities can be used immediately in your classroom.

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Speakers
avatar for Kathy Henderson

Kathy Henderson

Middle School Math Teacher, Seven Hills School
Desmos Fellow. Desmos Certified Presenter. I have taught both middle and high school math.


Saturday February 23, 2019 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
Spectrum I; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

12:35pm PST

Getting the Most from Technology: Desmos Activities in Your CPM Classroom
Learn how to find, run, and—most importantly—effectively teach dynamic and interactive Desmos activities designed and built for CPM classrooms.

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Speakers
avatar for Christopher Danielson

Christopher Danielson

Instructional Designer, Desmos
Desmos, Which One Doesn't Belong?, How Many?, and the brilliant, original math ideas of children and adolescents.


Saturday February 23, 2019 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
Embassy A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

12:35pm PST

TABLE TALK: #MTBoS: Find Your Math Community
A Table Talk is an informal conversation on a topic, such as a conversation at a table during and after a meal. There is no set agenda, just the opportunity to share thoughts and ideas.  This Table Talk will focus on the MTBoS, Math Twitter Blogosphere, the best professional community I have ever had.
You will learn about the different math chats, who to follow, how to not get overwhelmed, and the Global Math Department.

Connect with your community of math teachers whether you teach K-5, middle school, high school, or are coaching.


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Speakers
avatar for Amy Zimmer

Amy Zimmer

Math Teacher, Windsor High School
As an active member of the MTBoS since 2012, talk to me about teaching math, blogging, being reflective, finding community, and making community.When I am not being a geek, I am running, swimming, biking, cooking, playing words with friends, doing improv, planning my next adventure... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
Ambassador B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

12:35pm PST

Why Might Using Math in Physics Class be so Hard?
A goal of math teaching is to equip students to apply math in a range of contexts. In this session participants will consider some of the challenges students face when trying to translate their knowledge of right triangle trigonometry to physics courses. Participants will 1) work on common textbook math tasks and physics tasks that use right triangle trigonometry, 2) discuss how students might experience the math in these tasks differently, and 3) brainstorm implications for math teaching.

Moderators
avatar for Candice Tyloch

Candice Tyloch

Professional Learning Faculty, CPM Educational Company
I am part of the Professional Learning Faculty with CPM. I have spent 14 years in mostly the middle school math classroom.

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Victor Mateas

Teacher, Fenway High School


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Saturday February 23, 2019 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
Spectrum II; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

12:35pm PST

Interactive Notebooks in the Classroom
Are your students unorganized and overwhelmed with how to prepare for assessments? Have you always wanted your students to use interactive notebooks but struggle with how to best implement them in the classroom? Come join us for some fresh new ideas on ways to help students begin to organize their notes in a way that works best for them as well as helps them prepare for assessments throughout the school year.

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Emily Culpepper

Learning Strategies teacher
This will be my fifteenth year to teach. Prior to coming to Madison County, I taught for two years in Water Valley, MS. I want you to feel comfortable with me as your child’s teacher and always come to me with any questions or concerns you may have. So to open up the lines of communication... Read More →
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Rebecca Hurst

Assistant Principal, Olde Towne Middle School
I've been married for 4 years to my husband, Matthew, and we have a cat named Jack. I've been in education for 7 years all at the same school (5 years teaching 8th grade math, 1 year working as a Math Interventionist, and 1 year as an Assistant Principal). I was part of the group... Read More →


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Saturday February 23, 2019 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
Ambassador A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

2:10pm PST

Going Paperless: Meaningful Assessments Without Paper
Our session will focus on giving teachers useful and appropriate technological tools to assess their students and get meaningful data about what their students know and don't know. We will provide a variety of tools that can be used for formative and summative assessments. Attendees will leave having new and exciting ways to assess their students, all without needing to head to the copy machine.

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Patricia Vandenberg

Teacher, @VbergMath, Bonita HS
Patricia Vandenberg, a Southern California high school teacher, Army wife & boy mom, has a mission to bring the wonder and beauty of mathematics to her students. Her main goal in the classroom is to balance the necessity of covering the standards with giving students the opportunity... Read More →
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Adam Varnes (@MathsterVarnes)

Mathematics Teacher, Bonita High School
I am a mathematics teacher at Bonita High School in Southern California. I am married to the most amazing wife ever and we have two lovely daughters. I love math (obviously), movies, sports, technology, and useless facts. My two life goals are to live a life that glorifies God... Read More →


Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Embassy B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

2:10pm PST

Integrating Performance Tasks into your CPM Math Curriculum
Have you ever wondered how to integrate SBAC Performance Tasks practice into your CPM lessons? You will leave this session with an outline of when and how to incorporate Domain focused Performance Tasks throughout the year. Learn how we have used Performance Tasks as assessment tools to inform our instruction.

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Krista Holstein

Curriculum Writer, CPM Educational Program

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Daisy Lora-Gonzalez

RSP Co-Teacher, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy


Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Embassy C; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

2:10pm PST

The Journey to Mastery: Mastery-Based Grading in CPM
The journey to mastery is rarely linear and rates of attainment are variable. With mastery-based grading, students try tough problems, learn from mistakes, and show learning, leading to greater access and equitable learning. I grade solely on their ability to do math. They can redo assessments for full credit, increasing their feeling of control of their learning and grade. This interactive session will help you explore your thoughts about mastery-based grading and learn about my grading system.

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avatar for Pam Lindemer

Pam Lindemer

Professional Learning Specialist, CPM Educational Program
I taught high school mathematics in Michigan for 16 years. I was an AP Statistics Reader for 5 years and worked on CPM's new Statistics course. I was a member of the CPM Teaching Redesign Corps for the first 4 years, most recently experimenting with number talks. I currently serve... Read More →

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John Hayden

Mathematics Teacher, Piedmont High School



Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Reflection III; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

2:10pm PST

Differentiating Curriculum with CPM in Geometry and Beyond
Have your students been working with CPM since 5th grade? Are they burnt out by the procedures and problems? Are you not getting the results you used to with CPM? In our session you will learn about the different strategies/add-ins we use with the CPM curriculum to keep our high school students engaged in this great curriculum. We will also talk about the different ways we use assessments in our classrooms and how this supports their understanding and mastery.


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Elizabeth Kohne

Math Teacher, Larchmont Charter School
I am a high school math teacher that is in my 4th year teaching at Larchmont Charter School. In the past four years I have taught CPM Geometry, CPM Algebra 2, Summer Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus BC. I have a master's degree from UCLA in Urban Education with a focus on social justice... Read More →
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Heather Rios

High School Math Teacher, Math Coach 5-6, Department Chair 7-12, Larchmont Charter School LFP
I have been teaching math for 17 years. I began my teaching career in Richardson, TX and then moved to Los Angeles with my son, husband, and our two precious pooches. I have taught in three disctinct environments: a large public high school, a mostly independent study charter school... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Diplomat A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

2:10pm PST

Grouping Students, Icebreakers, and Brain Breaks, Oh My!
Are you looking for new ways to sort your students in groups/pairs? Are you tired of using the same icebreakers and brain breaks over and over? Come collect different ideas that you can immediately implement into your classroom. We’ll also look at what research says regarding the importance of group work and brain breaks.

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Laura Lethe

6-12 Math Specialist, Salem-Keizer School Distrit

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Emily Culpepper

Learning Strategies teacher
This will be my fifteenth year to teach. Prior to coming to Madison County, I taught for two years in Water Valley, MS. I want you to feel comfortable with me as your child’s teacher and always come to me with any questions or concerns you may have. So to open up the lines of communication... Read More →
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Rebecca Hurst

Assistant Principal, Olde Towne Middle School
I've been married for 4 years to my husband, Matthew, and we have a cat named Jack. I've been in education for 7 years all at the same school (5 years teaching 8th grade math, 1 year working as a Math Interventionist, and 1 year as an Assistant Principal). I was part of the group... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Ambassador A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

2:10pm PST

Tiny Teamwork: CPM Strategies for One (or Two) Team Classrooms
Do you teach small classes? If so, you know that, while some challenges, such as massive homework grading, are certainly diminished, those are replaced by new challenges such as not enough opinions, or strong personality clashes. How many ways are there to group six students, and how can CPM’s Study Team Teaching Strategies be used effectively in a class of only 3 or 4 students? In this session, we will explore how to keep things moving in our tiny yet diverse classes. You will walk away with many new ideas you can implement in your classrooms next week, to help your students develop those lifelong communication skills and learn to work together.

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Amy Zimmer

Math Teacher, Windsor High School
As an active member of the MTBoS since 2012, talk to me about teaching math, blogging, being reflective, finding community, and making community.When I am not being a geek, I am running, swimming, biking, cooking, playing words with friends, doing improv, planning my next adventure... Read More →

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Gail Anderson

C&A Department, CPM
CPM has been part of my life since I started teaching high school math in 2006. I became a Teacher Leader in 2016, and joined the Curriculum and Assessment team in 2019. Before teaching, I worked as an aerospace engineer at Boeing. I love to use my free time to travel around the world... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Ambassador B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

2:10pm PST

Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) & CPM Collaboratively
Would you like to see your students engaging in a balanced approach of Mathematics? Imagine strengthening their conceptual and computational fluency simultaneously. Cognitively Guided Mathematics (CGI) starts with what children already know about math and build on it to move them toward deeper levels of understanding. Children will solve the problems in ways that make sense to them. During problem solving, multiple student strategies are shared and featured. CGI in CPM reinforces students' capacities to problem solve by giving them the opportunities to think in creative ways and actively form strategies using what they know, instead of passively receiving information. In CGI, the teacher's role dramatically shifts from teacher to facilitator. Engaging in CPM through elements of CGI can create the same shift.
Teachers will experience how to incorporate CGI in CPM. We will look at different components of a CGI model such as balanced mathematics for fluency, honoring student strategies, number choice in problems, anticipate student strategies, and some number talks to strengthen conceptual understanding. During our time together, participants will actively engage in all of these models through problem-solving using the CPM curriculum. It's our hope that teachers walk away with routines and structures that they can begin implementing in their CPM classroom. 

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Stephany Perez

7th Grade Math Teacher
I am a middle school educator. I currently teach 7th grade Mathematics. I am also involved with the UCLA Mathematics Project by providing professional development to LAUSD educators in Cognitive Guided Instruction (CGI) practices in mathematics. I give support to k-5 teachers. I use... Read More →


Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Prism; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

2:10pm PST

Supporting Language Learners in the CPM Classroom
This session is repeated on Sunday at 8:30. Language is vital to mathematical communication.
 The four aspects of communication—writing, speaking, listening, and reading—are pieces of language that need to be supported for reluctant learners, language learners, students with disabilities, and struggling students. In this session, participants will discuss challenges they face regarding language, learn about research-based strategies to improve communication, and develop materials to support students in a lesson from the course they teach.

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Bailey Feit

Stewardship Services Coordinator, Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools
I love biking, jazzercise, and walks. I want to serve others and improve our community.



Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Diplomat B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

2:10pm PST

Writing Small Goals = Big Successes!
In this session you will learn strategies for increasing study team success and individual achievement in your CPM classroom using goal setting. Teach your students to write team goals, behavior goals and learning goals. I will share the methods that have been successful and lead to powerful changes in my classroom as well as what did not work. This session includes findings from a further investigation research study conducted by members of the  CPM Teacher Research Corps.

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Bob Petersen

CPM Educational Program

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Cathy Simmen

7-8 Math Teacher
I am a middle school math teacher and twenty-plus-year teacher of CPM. I have been a part of the CPM Teacher Research Corps. for the past three year and spent two years investigating goal setting to enhance student achievement. I am always looking for ways to enhance teaching and... Read More →

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Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Glimmer; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

2:10pm PST

Building Social + Creative Classrooms with Technology
At its best technology fosters creativity and connects people. Too often in classrooms, however, technology is isolating and stultifying: videos, writing numbers in blanks. Together, we'll look at how technology can support a social + creative classroom.

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avatar for Eli Luberoff

Eli Luberoff

Founder and CEO, Desmos, Inc.
Eli began his programming life on his TI-83 graphing calculator in elementary school, culminating with a working version of Monopoly which was destroyed when he removed the backup battery by accident. He began working on the software that would become Desmos.com during a year-long... Read More →


Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Reflection I; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

2:10pm PST

CPM & Google Classroom Synergy
Learn how to set-up Google Classroom and explore CPM integration. Whether you have one-to-one, rotating, or occasional technology Google classroom can enhance your use of the CPM eTools, making your technology implementation more effective. Computer or personal device recommended for session participation.

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Evelyn Casas

Teacher/Department Chair, The School of Arts and Enterprise



Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Reflection II; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

2:10pm PST

"Same/Different": A Mathematical Language Routine for Connecting Strategies
The "Same/Different" discourse prompt has gained popularity as a means for students to explore visual models of foundational concepts. Two images or methods are presented and students are asked simply, "What is different?" and "What is the same?"

This session moves the Same/Different structure into math strategies as students make connections between two presented methods, shares resources for samples of Same/Different prompts, and guides teachers to the process of designing their own.

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Devin Rossiter

Academic Coach, Walter Stiern Middle School
Devin Rossiter is an academic coach with a unique background in broadcast media specializing in math instruction in Bakersfield, CA. Originally from Staten Island, Devin is a Google for Education Certified Innovator (London 2019 Cohort) and Trainer who supports teachers across all... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Spectrum II; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

2:10pm PST

Get Your Students to Own Their Thinking
Wishing your students wouldn't look to YOU for all the answers? Yearning to shift your classroom focus from letter grades and percentages to depth of mathematical understanding? I will share some culture-building ideas to develop a growth mindset and inspire students to become responsible for their own thinking. Participants will come away with ideas that can be implemented in CPM classrooms tomorrow!

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Denise Dedini

CC3 Teacher / Academic Coach / District Math Lead, Kingsburg Elementary Charter SD
Faith, family, camping, hiking, dogs, crocheting, running, mountains, chocolate, coffee, journaling, hand lettering, puns, novelty, a little OCD, definitely ADD, extroverted introvert, tech dabbler, and, of course, MATH. I have been involved in teaching and/or coaching for 18 years... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Spectrum I; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

2:10pm PST

Math Talks: Increasing Dialogue and Discourse Among Teams
Number Talks have been shown to be very effective in helping students develop number sense. While this is important, it is also important to help students learn to see multiple entry points and pathways as they share their ideas in problem solving.

Math Talks takes this to the next level—increasing dialogue and discourse among teams with these beginning-of-class activities, including pattern talks, splat talks, which one doesn’t belong, estimation clipboard, cube conversations, and more.

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Bruce Brusoe

Regional Professional Learning Coordinator, Great Lakes Region, CPM
Bruce Brusoe is currently serving as the CPM Regional Professional Learning Coordinator. His duties include school adoptions, workshop coordination, coaching, site visits, and various CPM projects. Bruce spent 24 years teaching high school math and computer science courses. Because... Read More →

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Anthony Jones

Math Educator, CPM Educational, Inc.
Anthony Jones is an educator, technology assistant and team leader within his district. He has been teaching math for 14 years. He loves seeing students understand that math is much more than computation. He has a passion for student success and integrating curriculum with technology... Read More →

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Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Embassy A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

2:10pm PST

Mathematical Doubts and Problem Posing as a Way to Understand Epistemic Needs of Students
The study aims to elucidate the epistemic needs of students in mathematics. Broadly speaking, by epistemic needs I mean, what is it that students are drawn to know and their perceptions of what can be known and how to know it. Using the notion of doubt and its relation with mathematical problem posing, I will discuss research findings of: (1) What types of initial doubts emerge when students explore open obscure artifacts? (i.e., what are students drawn to know?) (2) What doubts are more often taken up by the students and in what ways do students mathematize their initial doubts to pose meaningful math problems? (i.e., students’ perceptions of what can be known and how to know it?)

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avatar for Priyanka Agarwal

Priyanka Agarwal

Doctoral Candidate/ Graduate Student Researcher, University of California Irvine
Mathematics Education, Student authority, Problem posing/ problematizing, Student perseverance in problem solving, Collaborative student work, Heterogeneous student grouping

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Saturday February 23, 2019 2:10pm - 3:25pm PST
Suite 333; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

3:25pm PST

Snack Break at Both Hotels
Coffee and cookie are available.
  • Embassy Suites: Ambassador Foyer
  • Hilton: Reflection Ballroom

Saturday February 23, 2019 3:25pm - 3:45pm PST

3:45pm PST

Authentic Assessment Tools That Impact Student Learning
Assessments are crucial to student learning and success. If you have ever searched for better ways to assess your students (formative and summative), or you would like some new ideas, this is a great session for you.

You will be challenged to think about the methods you use for formative assessment and how you can use that information to inform your teaching going forward. Be prepared to see how simply tweaking your assessments can have an incredible impact on your students.

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avatar for Bruce Brusoe

Bruce Brusoe

Regional Professional Learning Coordinator, Great Lakes Region, CPM
Bruce Brusoe is currently serving as the CPM Regional Professional Learning Coordinator. His duties include school adoptions, workshop coordination, coaching, site visits, and various CPM projects. Bruce spent 24 years teaching high school math and computer science courses. Because... Read More →

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avatar for Anthony Jones

Anthony Jones

Math Educator, CPM Educational, Inc.
Anthony Jones is an educator, technology assistant and team leader within his district. He has been teaching math for 14 years. He loves seeing students understand that math is much more than computation. He has a passion for student success and integrating curriculum with technology... Read More →

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Saturday February 23, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Embassy A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

3:45pm PST

Formative Assessment Tools that Engage Students
This session will provide a hands-on opportunity to work with two assessment tools (Plickers & Peardeck) that support quick feedback on student understanding and collects data on students responses. I am currently an Integrated Math 1 and Integrated Math 2 teacher so I will bring all activities I have created for this content and share them through Google Drive. If time permits we can visit Kahoots and Desmos Activities also.


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Saturday February 23, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Embassy B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

3:45pm PST

CPM Year One Journey: Success, Struggles, and Year Two Implementation
The first year of CPM implementation was a challenging but worthwhile journey. Join our session, as we use our reflections of year one to form goals for the second year. Selected CPM strategies address our goals to (1) engage middle school students to stay on task during problem-based lessons and (2) foster a mindset and expectations for students to interact in groups. Our session will incorporate videos of our classroom experiences and learning experiences of minority and inclusion students.

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avatar for Amy Zimmer

Amy Zimmer

Math Teacher, Windsor High School
As an active member of the MTBoS since 2012, talk to me about teaching math, blogging, being reflective, finding community, and making community.When I am not being a geek, I am running, swimming, biking, cooking, playing words with friends, doing improv, planning my next adventure... Read More →

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George Mitchell

Mathematics Teacher/Dept. Chair, Madison County Schools District
My name is George Mitchell and I have been a teacher of mathematics for 17 years. I am a MS native, a graduate of Jackson State University, a father of three, one of which is autistic, and I have been a teacher with Madison County Schools District for seven years at Shirley D. Simmons... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Ambassador B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

3:45pm PST

Increasing Engagement Through Team Centered Games
Teachers will actively participate in a variety of team centered games that can be used to review ANY math concept. Each of these games has very little teacher prep work! Participants will leave with games they can use when they return to the classroom. These are our Boise, Idaho student's favorite games!

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Krista Holstein

Curriculum Writer, CPM Educational Program

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Shannon R Brubaker

Teacher Leader
I have taught math from Pre-Algebra to Algebra 2. I have taught 7 years and loved every second of it! I try to make my classroom engaging and fun. I am in my fourth year of teaching CPM and in my second year of being a teacher leader.
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Christine Haley-Hughes

Integrated 1 & 2 Teacher, Boise School District
I am a Jr. High math teacher in Boise, ID. I’ve been teaching math for 33 years. I’ve taught CPM for the past 5 years and been a teacher leader for 2. I’m exited to be part of bringing change to math education!



Saturday February 23, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Embassy C; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

3:45pm PST

Team Building Tuesday
Students learn better in teams - when those teams are working. Team Building Tuesday helps teach students what it means to work in teams, what good teamwork can produce, and helps create classroom equity. Team building does not have to be complex, timely, or messy. In fact, it's a great opportunity to create relationships and to get others involved! Teachers will come away with loads of team building ideas, tips to make it go smoothly, and questions like "Is it worth it?" truly answered.

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Laura Lethe

6-12 Math Specialist, Salem-Keizer School Distrit

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Jenni White

Northwest Regional Professional Learning Coordinator, CPM Educational Program
I am in Bear River, WY and I love it here! I left the classroom in 2020 where I taught from the CPM Integrated II, and III and CPM Statistics books for the last three years of my teaching. Before that I taught from the CPM Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II books. I have participated... Read More →

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Saturday February 23, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Ambassador A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

3:45pm PST

Heterogenous Classes - How We Can Improve Mathematics Education for All Students
Detracking our classrooms is often a hot button issue in our schools, and met with resistance by many parents. In this session, we will discuss how you can successfully create a CPM classroom that allows for successful integration of all levels of students, and the data to back up the claim.

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avatar for Catherine Thompson

Catherine Thompson

Teacher, Pacheco Union School District
I am a 4th - 8th-grade intervention teacher currently, but taught CPM CC2 & CC3 for 7 years. During that time, I led a change in the district to do without tracking our math classes and instead offer heterogeneous classes, with an "honor's level option" which pushed our students... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Prism; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

3:45pm PST

Inspirations & Ideas: CPM's 8th Grade Intervention Course
Find out how CPM is changing the face of intervention. This session will include information about CPM's new intervention course, Inspirations & Ideas. Session participants will experience several math tasks to gain a better understanding of how the course is designed, learn about the rationale behind the design, and have opportunities to ask questions. Topics include productive struggle, communicating mathematics, the notion that wrong ideas lead to correct ideas, and building relationships. This session will be relevant and enjoyable for all teachers regardless of whether or not they plan to use Inspirations & Ideas in their classrooms. 

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avatar for Mark Ray

Mark Ray

Curriculum Writer, CPM Educational Program
After teaching for 10 years at DeForest High School and being a CPM Teacher Leader for 8 years, Mark transitioned to supporting CPM schools in Wisconsin as a CPM Coach and Implementation Partner. He is a contributing author of CPM Calculus, Precalculus, and Inspirations & Ideas. Mark... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Reflection II; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

3:45pm PST

Real Life Co-Teaching at a Real Life High School
Ever struggled in a co-teaching relationship? Wondering what to do with students demonstrating different levels of readiness? Is it perceived that your co-taught class has lower expectations than others? Erin Hommowun and Nicole Morehouse have navigated the benefits and challenges of co-teaching in a high school Math classroom. With five years of experience co-teaching CCA2 they developed multiple strategies and approaches to engage all levels of learners.

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BP

Bob Petersen

CPM Educational Program

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avatar for Erin Hommowun

Erin Hommowun

Math Teacher/Instructional Leader, Middleton High School
I'm in my 12th year as a Math teacher at Middleton High School and 4th year as an Instructional Leader for our department. I have co-taught 11 out of my 12 years of teaching and am passionate about creating an inclusive and collaborative community in my classroom. My colleague... Read More →
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Nicole Morehouse

Special Education Teacher/Instructional Leader, Middleton High School
Hello! My name is Nicole Morehouse and I am in my 12th year of teaching and 3rd year as Instructional Leader. I grew up just outside of Madison, Wisconsin and attending The University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire with a degree in Special Education (Learning Disabilities and Emotional/Behavior... Read More →


Saturday February 23, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Glimmer; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

3:45pm PST

Strategies for Students with Special Needs
In this session, participants will learn strategies to promote active engagement and manage behavior for students with special needs. Participants will also receive ideas for adapting and modifying CPM curriculum materials to meet the needs of their students. Strategies will address students with learning disabilities, ADHD, visual impairments, mild mental disabilities, behavior disabilities, sensory processing disorders, and autism.

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avatar for Erin Kenney

Erin Kenney

Teacher, Jefferson County Public Schools
This is my 21st year teaching in Louisville, KY for Jefferson County Public Schools. I teach students with learning and behavior disabilities in both a resource and a co-teaching setting at Fern Creek High School. I am a National Board Certified Teacher in the area of Exceptional... Read More →

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Saturday February 23, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Diplomat A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

3:45pm PST

Walking Through a Math Lesson with Equity in Mind
We will walk through the components of a typical math lesson including the lesson launch, the monitoring of team work during core problems, and the lesson closure and we will discuss strategies for engaging each and every student during these different parts of a lesson. We will look at the characteristics of lessons and of educators who are the most successful in soliciting thinking from all students and using that student thinking to create a classroom where each student has a positive math identity.

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avatar for Tracy Frank

Tracy Frank

Coach, CPM Educational Program
Tracy first started using CPM while teaching high school math in San Francisco and then continued its use as she returned to her home state of Wisconsin. After ten years of teaching high school math, 8 of them using CPM, she transitioned to working for CPM as a teacher leader and... Read More →
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Melissa Thomley

Instructional Math Coach/Trainer, CPM Education Program
Melissa is in her 26th year with CPM. She has been a high school teacher, trainer, instructional coach and parent to two daughters who have gone through the CPM program. Melissa’s vision in her current instructional coaching role is to build classrooms that are filled with collaborative... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Spectrum I; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

3:45pm PST

Implementing the 5 Practices with Desmos
Let's look at how technology can support each of the 5 practices, from anticipating, all the way through connecting your students' work with the learning goals. Whether you can name all 5 practices backward in your sleep or have never heard of them, we'll have something to learn together. You'll experience them as a student and then we'll dive into all of the techniques that can make the 5 practices come to life.

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avatar for Eli Luberoff

Eli Luberoff

Founder and CEO, Desmos, Inc.
Eli began his programming life on his TI-83 graphing calculator in elementary school, culminating with a working version of Monopoly which was destroyed when he removed the backup battery by accident. He began working on the software that would become Desmos.com during a year-long... Read More →


Saturday February 23, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Reflection I; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

3:45pm PST

Pixar in a Box: a Matrimony of Mathematics and Movies
Are you a math and Disney fanatic like I am and want to learn how to incorporate movies into your CPM classroom? If so, join me in this session to learn about Pixar in a Box! Come get a behind the scenes look at how Pixar artists created the movies we all love such as Toy Story and Finding Nemo. This collaboration between Pixar and Khan Academy allows students to use math and computer science to animate bouncing balls, build swarms of robots, and make virtual fireworks explode.

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avatar for Lisa Amick

Lisa Amick

Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Kentucky, Department of STEM Education
I taught 6th grade mathematics for 10 years in Champaign, IL and am now in my 8th year at the University of Kentucky where I teach math methods courses to pre-service teachers. I am also part of the Professional Learning and Research Departments at CPM and hold my National Board teaching... Read More →



Saturday February 23, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Diplomat B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

3:45pm PST

Debate That! Empowering Students Through Debate in Math
Imagine: Debate, often a staple of the humanities classroom, as an integral part of your math class! Debate activities are known to increase student achievement and understanding. So let's explore ways to incorporate debate into your everyday lessons. Come learn and experience techniques and routines for creating a healthy math-debating classroom that will empower and engage students of all levels.

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avatar for Chris Luzniak

Chris Luzniak

Consultant, Teacher, DebateMath
Chris Luzniak is currently a math teacher and educational consultant, living in central Ohio. His 19+ years of teaching mathematics began in New York City public schools, where he also founded and coached the Speech and Debate team. Through this combination of teaching and coaching... Read More →


Saturday February 23, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Spectrum II; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

3:45pm PST

All About the Details: Focus on Closure & Building Student Ownership
All About the Details 2.0: Teachers will learn how to develop student accountability & ownership of learning while increasing student engagement and purpose throughout the lesson. The session will focus on working with strong success criteria/learning intentions for each lesson, methods to enhance the CPM curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners, and an approach that allows for authentic and powerful student reflection during closure.

Moderators
avatar for Pam Lindemer

Pam Lindemer

Professional Learning Specialist, CPM Educational Program
I taught high school mathematics in Michigan for 16 years. I was an AP Statistics Reader for 5 years and worked on CPM's new Statistics course. I was a member of the CPM Teaching Redesign Corps for the first 4 years, most recently experimenting with number talks. I currently serve... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Tracey Brandl

Tracey Brandl

8th grade teacher, Oconomowoc Area School District
I am in my 17th year of teaching at the middle school level and in my 5th year of teaching with the CPM curriculum, both CC3 and CCA. I love how this curriculum pushes students to think critically and problem solve. In my presentations with my colleague, Megan Kean, our first session... Read More →
avatar for Megan Kean

Megan Kean

Teacher, CPM TL and Coach, Nature Hill Intermediate
I am in my 12th year teaching middle school in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. I have taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Currently, I am teaching 8th grade CC3. I have been a part of CPM's TRC team for the two years investigating Number Talks and how to increase Equity and Access in Study Teams... Read More →

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Saturday February 23, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm PST
Reflection III; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010
 
Sunday, February 24
 

7:00am PST

Conference Check-in, Sign-in & Information
  1. Check-in: Pick up your name tag, lunch tickets, printed program, and bag.
  2. Sign-in: Those of you who have been awarded Conference Grants are required to sign-in both Saturday and Sunday mornings in order to receive the grant!! Don't forget.
  3. Information:  Assistance needed and questions answered.

Sunday February 24, 2019 7:00am - 11:45am PST
Solano; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

8:00am PST

Sign-in & Information
  1. Sign-in: Those of you who have been awarded Conference Grants are required to sign-in both Saturday and Sunday mornings in order to receive the grant!! Don't forget.
  2. Information:  Assistance needed and questions answered.

Sunday February 24, 2019 8:00am - 12:30pm PST
Reflection Foyer 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

8:30am PST

Interactive Notebooks in the CPM Classroom
Discover various ways to use an interactive math notebooks (INB), giving students a place to record notes, learning logs, resource pages, and toolkits, and creating a portfolio of their learning. In this session, teachers will create an abbreviated version of an INB as we model a variety of ways we have incorporated INBs into our math department. Samples of student work will be provided, as will online resources for participants.

Moderators
avatar for Audrey Greene

Audrey Greene

TSP Advisor, LAUSD

Speakers
avatar for Peter Wiebe

Peter Wiebe

Geometry & Algebra 2 Teacher, TL, South Eugene HS
When not rafting down a great Pacific Northwest river, I can often be found building something in my wood shop, watching soccer, or grilling something in the backyard. Lately, I've taken up learning to play the guitar, which has had the unforeseen effect of emptying the house of... Read More →



Sunday February 24, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Embassy B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

8:30am PST

Team Bonus Point System to Keep Those Teams Working
Uncover a system of team bonus points that corresponds with CPM's team roles to actively engage your students in mathematical discourse through productive student-to-student conversations about math. The system is designed to give teachers a strategy to organize their classrooms to create and support embedded teamwork routines and team norms. Discuss with others how to adapt it and other strategies participants’ use.

Moderators
avatar for Pam Lindemer

Pam Lindemer

Professional Learning Specialist, CPM Educational Program
I taught high school mathematics in Michigan for 16 years. I was an AP Statistics Reader for 5 years and worked on CPM's new Statistics course. I was a member of the CPM Teaching Redesign Corps for the first 4 years, most recently experimenting with number talks. I currently serve... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Micheal Marsh

Micheal Marsh

Regional Professional Learning Coordinator - California, CPM Educational Program
Mícheál Marsh instructed high school mathematics at Culver City High School in Culver City California for 27 years. Currently, he is a CPM Regional Professional Learning Coordinator for California.He has taught CPM since 1993 and served as a teacher leader, contributing editor... Read More →



Sunday February 24, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Embassy C; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

8:30am PST

Teambuilders: Why, What, and How
In this session we will discuss the best way to get your student math teams to talk about math! We will be focusing on using team builders to start each chapter. We will look at middle school teams using these team builders, go over a list of team builder ideas and what characteristics they have and try some of them out! Join us as we talk through team builders and how they create communicating math teams.

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avatar for Carol Rackley

Carol Rackley

Teacher, Buckeye Valley Middle School
I have been teaching algebra, math and social studies to 8th graders since 2002. My family loves to travel and we take yearly trips to Northern Michigan and Disney. My spouse and I have two children (9 and 7) who are energetic, love being outside and are developing a passion for Harry... Read More →



Sunday February 24, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Ambassador A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

8:30am PST

Accommodating and Modifying CPM for All Student Abilities
I was a special educator in the Madison Metropolitan School District for 10 years. I worked with CPM since it was instituted in the district 4 years ago. I have been through trainings and worked to make the curriculum accessible for all students. My coworkers and I made countless accommodations to the curriculum for 8th grade students and developed materials for students, including test modifications, and utilized the Spanish materials that we had available. I will be presenting that information while incorporating teaching techniques that will work with all students to have them engaged in your classroom.

Moderators
avatar for Christine Haley-Hughes

Christine Haley-Hughes

Integrated 1 & 2 Teacher, Boise School District
I am a Jr. High math teacher in Boise, ID. I’ve been teaching math for 33 years. I’ve taught CPM for the past 5 years and been a teacher leader for 2. I’m exited to be part of bringing change to math education!

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avatar for Brittany White

Brittany White

Retired Teacher/ Photographer, ReelXpozure
I supported 8th grade Mathematics for the last 6 years of my teaching experience working in the Madison Metropolitan School District. I was able to take the CPM curriculum with the help of my coworkers over the last 3 years and modify assignments and assessments to be more accessible... Read More →


Sunday February 24, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Diplomat B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

8:30am PST

Supporting Language Learners in the CPM Classroom
This session is repeated on Saturday at 2:10.   Language is vital to mathematical communication.
 The four aspects of communication- writing, speaking, listening and reading-are pieces of language that need to be supported for reluctant learners, language learners, students with disabilities, and struggling students. In this session, participants will discuss challenges they face regarding language, learn about research-based strategies to improve communication, and develop materials to support students in a lesson from the course they teach.

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avatar for Bailey Feit

Bailey Feit

Stewardship Services Coordinator, Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools
I love biking, jazzercise, and walks. I want to serve others and improve our community.



Sunday February 24, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Embassy A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

8:30am PST

Supporting Students Who Struggle: Strategies for all Students
All students struggle. Productive struggle is encouraged and expected, yet some students struggle unproductively more than others. How can you support the students who require intervention without removing the productive struggle? In this session, you will experience activities, investigations, and teaching strategies to support all your students.

Moderators
avatar for Elizabeth Coyner

Elizabeth Coyner

Director, CPM Educational Program
I am committed to providing meaningful mathematics materials and engaging teachers in best practices.

Speakers
avatar for Mark Ray

Mark Ray

Curriculum Writer, CPM Educational Program
After teaching for 10 years at DeForest High School and being a CPM Teacher Leader for 8 years, Mark transitioned to supporting CPM schools in Wisconsin as a CPM Coach and Implementation Partner. He is a contributing author of CPM Calculus, Precalculus, and Inspirations & Ideas. Mark... Read More →



Sunday February 24, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Diplomat A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

8:30am PST

Desmofy Your CPM Lesson!
Come learn how to turn CPM lessons into Desmos Activity Builders from two Desmos Fellows! Desmos AB is a free online student engagement software that has multiple choice, free response, and graphing slides. We will share examples of Desmos Activity Builders that we have created from Geometry, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2 CPM lessons, discuss best practices for creating Desmos Activity Builders that align with CPM, and help you create an activity to maximize student engagement.

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Speakers
avatar for Julia Finneyfrock

Julia Finneyfrock

Math Teacher
I have experience teaching Geometry, Algebra 2 and Algebra 2 with Trig using CPM. I love CPM and incorporating Desmos into my classes.
avatar for Julie Reulbach

Julie Reulbach

9-12 Teacher
Julie Reulbach has taught middle and high school mathematics, from 5th grade to Calculus, at various public, charter, and private schools in North Carolina. She holds a master degree in Mathematics Education from Wake Forest University and is currently teaching Algebra 2 in the Charlotte... Read More →


Sunday February 24, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Glimmer; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

8:30am PST

A Thinking Classroom in Action
Do you wish you students would engage quickly in problem solving and be willing to try different strategies? What if you could see the progress of each group at the same time? Imagine creating a thinking classroom where student discourse and leading discussions flowed naturally out of the problems students are working on! This will be an interactive session to learn how to increase success in formative assessment, the amount and level of mathematical discourse, and leading discussions based on student work. Experience and explore proven methods and reasons to implement problem solving on vertical whiteboards with random groups.

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avatar for Traci Jackson

Traci Jackson

Secondary Math TOSA, Poway Unified School District
Passionate about problem solving and providing ways to give learners ownership of mathematics.

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Sunday February 24, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Spectrum I; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

8:30am PST

Chapter Closure: Let's Have Some Fun!
This session is repeated on Saturday at 10:05.  The old school way of reviewing before a test needs to be thrown out the window! Get the kids up and moving. Get them talking about what they've learned. Why not let them strut their stuff a little. We will share several of our ideas of some successful chapter closure techniques we have used and open it up for attendees to share some of theirs as well. Using these tools can be so much fun that your students will forget they are studying!

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avatar for Jodi Meine

Jodi Meine

Teacher Leader/ Middle School Teacher, Middleton Middle School
I have taught Advanced High school mathematics but found my true love in the Middle School! I love thinking outside the box and am always seeking ways to energize and excite my classroom. I have also recently become a CPM teacher leader. Best job Ever!
avatar for Robin Tomasi

Robin Tomasi

Teacher, Middleton High School



Sunday February 24, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Prism; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

8:30am PST

Facilitating Meaningful Discussions in Secondary Mathematics Classrooms
Participants will learn different strategies to engage middle and high school students in meaningful mathematical discussions. We will examine specific talk moves that support all students to share their reasoning and respond to the thinking of others and consider how these can be incorporated into our mathematics lessons. 

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avatar for Leslie Dietiker

Leslie Dietiker

Boston University
Dr. Leslie Dietiker is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She currently teaches mathematics and pedagogy courses to future high school mathematics teachers. She is an elected board member of the International... Read More →



Sunday February 24, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Ambassador B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

8:30am PST

Puzzle Investigator Problems: Challenging Math, Improves Discourse & Literacy
This session will highlight the Puzzle Investigator (PI) Problems found in Core Connections 2 and 3. This will be a "doing" session, giving the participants the opportunity to experience the math and gain insight into how to use the PI Problems with their students. Tips for enhancing discourse & literacy, peer edits on the write up, and using the 4 point rubric for "speed grading" will be modeled.

PI problems were designed to offer in-depth thinking, enjoyment, and challenge, for everyone

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Speakers
avatar for Liz Brown

Liz Brown

7th Grade Math Teacher, Santa Barbara Unified School District
Ask me WHY I ❤️ Junior High!
avatar for Tanya Cortez

Tanya Cortez

Math Teacher, La Colina Junior High
avatar for Belinda White

Belinda White

Math Teacher, La Colina Junior High
Bonjour! Parlons français! I love to speak French and talk about France.
avatar for Tracy Womack

Tracy Womack

math teacher, La Colina Junior High
I love pi....ask me why!



Sunday February 24, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Spectrum II; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

8:30am PST

Curriculum Supports for Engaging English Learners in Mathematical Practices
In what ways do teachers in linguistically diverse schools use curriculum materials such as CPM to support English learners’ (ELs) engagement in mathematical practices? I will describe my dissertation study and share three results related to 1) teachers’ interpretations of mathematical practices, 2) my a priori analysis of the potential for curriculum materials to support ELs engaging in mathematical practices, and 3) how the teachers in my study used their curriculum materials to engage their ELs in mathematical practices. Participants will have the opportunity to look at curriculum materials through my coding schemes to develop a deeper understanding of this research and potential implications.


CME 5 16 docx

Sunday February 24, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Suite 333; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

9:45am PST

Break at Both Hotels
Coffee is available.
  • Embassy Suites: Ambassador Foyer
  • Hilton: Reflection Ballroom

Sunday February 24, 2019 9:45am - 10:05am PST

10:05am PST

Escaping Mundane Assessment
Do you want to participate in an escape room you could use in your classroom? You will get to do just that in this session. An unforeseen circumstance forces you to work with your teammates to find the confirmation code to “Escape San Francisco”. Do you have what it takes?

Moderators
avatar for Audrey Greene

Audrey Greene

TSP Advisor, LAUSD

Speakers
avatar for ashley Boyd

ashley Boyd

Professional Learning Specialist, CPM Educational Program
I am a hardcore Middle School educator!I love growth mindset and I'm passionate about seeing it in action every day. I enjoy coming up with out of the box ideas, and I'm willing to try just about anything to get students engaged and actively learning.I am looking forward to collaborating... Read More →



Sunday February 24, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Embassy B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

10:05am PST

Get Past Points to Make Feedback Functional: Mastery Grading
This session is repeated on Saturday at 12:35. When lessons say "CCSS" & “growth mindset” but the gradebook disagrees, students follow the grade. How can teachers put the focus on the learning? I will share a system of learning targets, rubrics, assessments, and progress monitoring that aligns with CPM Core Connections Algebra pacing and spaced practice to provide students with multiple opportunities to show mastery.

Moderators
avatar for Elizabeth Coyner

Elizabeth Coyner

Director, CPM Educational Program
I am committed to providing meaningful mathematics materials and engaging teachers in best practices.

Speakers
avatar for Katherine Wittig

Katherine Wittig

Math + CS Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District


Sunday February 24, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Diplomat A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

10:05am PST

Using Formative Assessment to Leverage Learning
Formative assessment is not a new strategy. In fact, John Hattie states that Formative Assessment has a .90 effect size. But are we using the right type of assessment to leverage learning? This session will provide attendees with strategies and a process to go from standards to assessment creation to data analysis.

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avatar for Kurt Krizan

Kurt Krizan

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment, Little Chute
Kurt Krizan has 15 years of professional experience in public education. Kurt is currently the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment for the Little Chute Area School District, in Northeastern Wisconsin. Prior to his current role, Kurt was a middle school educator in... Read More →



Sunday February 24, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Embassy A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

10:05am PST

Creating a Classroom of Inquiry and Collaboration
Transform your math classroom into a place of inquiry where students make sense through investigation and discussion. Join us as we explore where to find rich tasks that will engage your students and inspire them to appreciate the beauty of mathematics and problem solving. Strategies for promoting collaboration and cooperative learning through teams and classroom discussions will be shared.

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avatar for Heather Wukelich

Heather Wukelich

Math Instructional Coach, Mahoning County ESC



Sunday February 24, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Ambassador B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

10:05am PST

Discover How Learner Agency Can Support CPM Pillars
We ask our students to work in teams, collaborate and share their thinking in small and large group. But, for many students this is a struggle because of a fixed mindset about their mathematical abilities and lack of strategies to change those mindsets. Experience "Learner Agency" and resources to help your students become confident, collaborative math learners. A site will be provided that has documents and interactive resources to build "Learner Agency" in your students.

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avatar for Marcia Torgrude

Marcia Torgrude

Coach, CPM
I taught high school math and computer courses for 14 years then moved to Technology and Innovation in Education (a nonprofit professional development organization) for 18 years. While at TIE, I was a math coach, math workshop provider K-12, technology integrationist, promoter of... Read More →



Sunday February 24, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Ambassador A; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

10:05am PST

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly--A One-Notebook Year
The entire year course in one notebook; classwork, homework and tool kits! What worked and what didn’t for us. We will show you how we streamlined our grading, got maximum productivity from the students, and what students did to own their notebooks.

Moderators
avatar for Pam Lindemer

Pam Lindemer

Professional Learning Specialist, CPM Educational Program
I taught high school mathematics in Michigan for 16 years. I was an AP Statistics Reader for 5 years and worked on CPM's new Statistics course. I was a member of the CPM Teaching Redesign Corps for the first 4 years, most recently experimenting with number talks. I currently serve... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Danielle Buckman

Danielle Buckman

Teacher, Windsor High School
avatar for Amy Zimmer

Amy Zimmer

Math Teacher, Windsor High School
As an active member of the MTBoS since 2012, talk to me about teaching math, blogging, being reflective, finding community, and making community.When I am not being a geek, I am running, swimming, biking, cooking, playing words with friends, doing improv, planning my next adventure... Read More →



Sunday February 24, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Embassy C; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

10:05am PST

Closing Time: Helping Students Make Mathematical Connections
Many teachers struggle with getting through the core problems of each lesson that there’s often no time for meaningful closure. Students seldom connect mathematical concepts with the complex and rich problems they complete in lessons. During this session we’ll discuss the value of closure and practical ways to efficiently plan and execute closure activities in our lessons to help our students make connections between the problems they do and the mathematical concepts they’re learning.

Moderators
avatar for Christine Haley-Hughes

Christine Haley-Hughes

Integrated 1 & 2 Teacher, Boise School District
I am a Jr. High math teacher in Boise, ID. I’ve been teaching math for 33 years. I’ve taught CPM for the past 5 years and been a teacher leader for 2. I’m exited to be part of bringing change to math education!

Speakers
avatar for Patricia Vandenberg

Patricia Vandenberg

Teacher, @VbergMath, Bonita HS
Patricia Vandenberg, a Southern California high school teacher, Army wife & boy mom, has a mission to bring the wonder and beauty of mathematics to her students. Her main goal in the classroom is to balance the necessity of covering the standards with giving students the opportunity... Read More →
avatar for Adam Varnes (@MathsterVarnes)

Adam Varnes (@MathsterVarnes)

Mathematics Teacher, Bonita High School
I am a mathematics teacher at Bonita High School in Southern California. I am married to the most amazing wife ever and we have two lovely daughters. I love math (obviously), movies, sports, technology, and useless facts. My two life goals are to live a life that glorifies God... Read More →


Sunday February 24, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Diplomat B; Embassy Suites 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010

10:05am PST

Putting the "Action" into Principles to Actions Through CPM
Implementing tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving is one of NCTM's Mathematics Teaching Practices in Principles to Actions. Learn to ignite discourse, amplify mathematical reasoning, and excite students about exploring volume and surface area through CPM tasks incorporating multiple entry points and numerous solution strategies.

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avatar for Tiffaney West

Tiffaney West

7th & 8th Math Teacher/Math Coach, Madison County School District
I have been teaching middle school math for 14 years. Prior to becoming a teacher, I served in the United States Air Force for 7 years and was afforded the opportunity to be an instructor at Keesler Air Force Base for 2 of those years. After honorably separating from the military... Read More →


Sunday February 24, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Glimmer; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

10:05am PST

Table Talk Session: Achieve Equity of Voice Through Global Competence
Table Talk Session:  A Table Talk is an informal conversation on a topic, such as a conversation at a table during and after a meal. There is no set agenda, just the opportunity to share thoughts and ideas.  This Table Talk will focus on teaching through a global lens. By teaching through a global lens (and implementing other research-based practices), we can create classrooms in which equity of voice (and opportunity) is achieved and the achievement gap closed. Come prepared to discuss, and learn from others, how you have changed (or would like to change) your pedagogy to foster equity.

Speakers
avatar for Brandolyn Patterson

Brandolyn Patterson

Middle School Math Teacher, Mill Valley School District
Transforming Mathematics EducationSEL & the Mathematical PracticesEquityGlobal CompetencyScience & Math integrated studies



Sunday February 24, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Suite 333; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

10:05am PST

Liven Up Your Middle School Technology Toolkit!
In this session, participants will create a QR code cube, explore Screencastify and Flippity (both are free Google chrome extensions) and Seesaw. Each technology idea encourages student collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Student samples will be available to look at.  Bring a computer to get the most out of this session.


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avatar for Carrie Youngren

Carrie Youngren

Teacher Leader, CPM
After teaching high school for 12 years in both the comprehensive & alternative schools, I've found my love in middle school. I teach 7th & 8th grade math in a K-8 school in the Burlington-Edison School District in Edison, WA. I love Artistic rollerskating -- national champion, 2010-2018... Read More →



Sunday February 24, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Prism; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

10:05am PST

Facilitating Discourse for Flexible Thinking
Participants will solve a problem written for the CPM Precalculus V3 book. The particular problem can be solved using knowledge from algebra one. The presenters will also showcase student work and examples from when this problem was used as an Algebra 1 team test. The presenters will model the use of the five practices while they showcase the solutions that the attendees generated.



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avatar for Samantha Falkner

Samantha Falkner

Eau Claire Area School District



Sunday February 24, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Spectrum II; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

10:05am PST

Hanging Math on a Clothesline!
There is an art to organizing productive math discussions. Clothesline is an adjustable number line to develop number sense and deepen the understanding of variables, algebraic expressions and geometric relationships. Come join us for hands-on Clothesline activities that promote mathematical reasoning and debate. Together we will explore a Double Clothesline to solve equations. You will leave ready to implement activities into your classroom. Hanging math on a Clothesline is fun for ALL!

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avatar for Rebecca Hurst

Rebecca Hurst

Assistant Principal, Olde Towne Middle School
I've been married for 4 years to my husband, Matthew, and we have a cat named Jack. I've been in education for 7 years all at the same school (5 years teaching 8th grade math, 1 year working as a Math Interventionist, and 1 year as an Assistant Principal). I was part of the group... Read More →
avatar for Chellie Schwantes

Chellie Schwantes

Teacher, Madison County School
Chellie is currently teaching CCA, CCG and CCA2. She has 10 years experience in the classroom teaching all maths 7th - Algebra II. Chellie is a life longer learner and looks for to collaborating with other educators. When Chellie is not in the classroom, you can find her in the kitchen... Read More →



Sunday February 24, 2019 10:05am - 11:20am PST
Spectrum I; Hilton 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

11:40am PST

CPM Ignite: Inspire Us, But Make It Quick
What makes CPM math educators passionate? What ignites us? In our annual CPM IGNITE session, our brave speakers will share their passion for teaching and learning mathematics. Using twenty slides that advance automatically every fifteen seconds (whether the speaker is ready or not), each speaker gets five minutes to share what ignites their passion. Come ready to ignite your enthusiasm for teaching and learning mathematics as they quickly share theirs!

Speakers
avatar for John Hayes

John Hayes

Professional Learning Specialist, CPM Educational Program
John taught high school math 17 years. He is a certified Master Educator Teacher in 6–12 mathematics and is a National Board Certified Teacher in mathematics. In 2015 John won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. He is currently a Professional... Read More →
avatar for Kurt Krizan

Kurt Krizan

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment, Little Chute
Kurt Krizan has 15 years of professional experience in public education. Kurt is currently the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment for the Little Chute Area School District, in Northeastern Wisconsin. Prior to his current role, Kurt was a middle school educator in... Read More →
avatar for Patricia Vandenberg

Patricia Vandenberg

Teacher, @VbergMath, Bonita HS
Patricia Vandenberg, a Southern California high school teacher, Army wife & boy mom, has a mission to bring the wonder and beauty of mathematics to her students. Her main goal in the classroom is to balance the necessity of covering the standards with giving students the opportunity... Read More →
avatar for Anthony Jones

Anthony Jones

Math Educator, CPM Educational, Inc.
Anthony Jones is an educator, technology assistant and team leader within his district. He has been teaching math for 14 years. He loves seeing students understand that math is much more than computation. He has a passion for student success and integrating curriculum with technology... Read More →
avatar for Christine Haley-Hughes

Christine Haley-Hughes

Integrated 1 & 2 Teacher, Boise School District
I am a Jr. High math teacher in Boise, ID. I’ve been teaching math for 33 years. I’ve taught CPM for the past 5 years and been a teacher leader for 2. I’m exited to be part of bringing change to math education!


Sunday February 24, 2019 11:40am - 12:30pm PST
Reflection Ballroom 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010
  Other

12:30pm PST

Lunch: Grab and Go Box Lunch. Tickets Required
Lunch Tickets are required. Pick up your lunch tickets at the Check-in desk in the Solano Room at the Embassy Suites.

Sunday February 24, 2019 12:30pm - 1:00pm PST
Reflection Foyer 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010
 


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