In this Issue...
Reminder: ATMNE 2023 is in Maine Oct. 12 - 13, 2023
(hosted by ATOMIM)
Call for Proposals for VCTM Spring Conference
Other Important Dates/Events
Welcome back to the School Year!
Conferences & Events
Opportunities
Tuesday Mathematics Education Webinars (Free) with Prof. Mahesh Sharma
All Learner's Network Professional Development
T^3 Conferences, Workshops, and more!
Heinemann Professional Learning
News & Updates
Mark Your Calendars!
In addition to ATMNE in Maine and the VCTM Conference in the spring, we have some other great events coming up this year! In particular:
- VCTM (Virtual) Fall Annual Meeting
Oct. 5, 2023 at 5:30 pm
- VCTM Math Fair returns
Feb. 2024 - more details coming soon!
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Welcome back to the School Year!
Have you changed schools or districts? Take a moment to update your profile with your new contact information so you don't miss out on any of these newsletters!
Do you have new colleagues interested in math that are joining you this academic year? Let them know about us (and that membership is still free) and encourage them to join!
Have you thought at all about what you are going to do to promote equity in your classroom this year?
At our annual retreat, the VCTM Board wrapped up our book discussion on Culturally Relevant Leadership in Mathematics Education and challenged ourselves to discuss the prompts presented in the "Vision Casting Protocol" (p. 101) in the book. Namely, we reflected on:
- "What does an effective mathematics classroom and mathematics lesson look like and sound like to meet the needs of each and every learner?"
- "What does equitable mathematics instruction look like and sound like?"
This naturally grew into a discussion about the impact our classroom spaces can have on the messages we try to promote. How can we improve that? We can take it one step at a time. For instance, we can start by adding some new wall decor such as this series of free posters from Pearson Publishing.
But don't stop there! What else are you thinking of trying out this year in order to be the change you want to see in your classroom?
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Conferences & Events
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Teachers Teaching with Technology (T³™): 2023 Virtual T³IC
Let’s connect online for the virtual conference for educators teaching with TI technology on Sept. 30, 2023. Participate in dynamic sessions with resources you can use right away in your classroom. Registration is free in honor of the 35th anniversary of T³IC.
Read more about the conference here.
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ATMNE 2023 Fall Conference in Portland, ME
Oct. 12 - 13, 2023
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VT AOE: Math for All VIRTUAL Conference
VT AOE: Math for All VIRTUAL Conference is a free virtual conference for all educators. When you register for this conference, you will get the Zoom link for all three days and will be emailed the program of events so you can choose which workshops you would like to attend. Facilitators will go over tools and resources you need to raise achievement for every student.
Sessions will encompass All Learners Network's 5 Key Components:
- High Leverage Concepts to focus instruction
- A Main Lesson/Menu approach to foster inclusion and differentiation
- A systems approach to improvement that includes the use of coaches and implementation science
- Reliance on formative assessment practices to inform instruction
- A Rapid Cycle of Inquiry to encourage participants to look for in-the-field solutions to frequent problems
We hope to see you VIRTUALLY on any and all of the following: November 8, 14, 29 from 3:30-5:30pm EST on Zoom.
The VT Agency of Education is sponsoring this event making it free for participants. Please contact ashleymarlow@alllearnersnetwork.com with any questions.
Opportunities
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Tuesday Mathematics Education Webinars (Free) with Prof. Mahesh Sharma
As we expect every child to read fluently, with comprehension, by the end of third grade, we should expect and work diligently with the goal that every child has mastery of numeracy, with understanding, by the end of fourth grade. With proper mastery of numeracy, they can learn mathematics easily, effectively, and efficiently. They will, then, appreciate the reach, power, and beauty of mathematics. Early mathematics is about number concept, number sense and building the brain for numeracy and beyond. It is all about how we make it easier for students to understand and communicate it. Through a systematic way of learning, practicing, and applying knowledge about the number concept, number sense, numeracy, and mathematical way of thinking children have access to higher mathematics.
Assisted by: Sanjay Raghav
Zoom ID: 5084944608
PC: mathforall More resources at https://mathematicsforall.org/
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(Sponsored by the Vermont Agency of Education and FREE for Vermont Educators)
VT AOE: Pre-K 6 Hour Workshop is a free (in person) workshop on Oct. 27, 2023 designed for teachers, special educators and math specialists who are interested in identifying and creating meaningful learning opportunities for mathematics in Preschool and Pre-K settings.
This workshop is designed for participants to:
- Explore the research around early mathematics teaching and learning.
- Celebrate and share the authentic ways that teachers create learning opportunities for math through play.
- Investigate tools for collecting evidence of learning.
- Engage in tasks & activities to take back to classrooms to enrich mathematical understanding.
- Make and Take tools and resources for classroom use.
Please contact ashleymarlow@alllearnersnetwork.com with any questions.
Check out https://alllearnersnetwork.corsizio.com/ for more information on the other events offered by the All Learners Network!
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Teachers Teaching with Technology (T³™):
T³™ Regional Summits
Choose your own sessions for a customized one-day summit experience with events in Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan and Texas. Receive TI technology with your registration. Read more about the summits.
T³™ Webinars
Join free webinars for one hour, every week. T³™ Webinars are hosted throughout the school year to help you explore ways to support student learning using TI technology. Read more about the webinars.
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Heinemann Professional Learning:
Live Online Course Modules
Live Online Course modules allow you to design flexible and ongoing professional learning courses aligned to your instructional intiatives. A Live Online Course consists of six, one-hour modules for up to 35 participants that can be delivered over time and an additional one-hour consultative planning session. Use this guide to select modules that meet your district, school, and teacher needs.
Coaching Membership
Partner with an instructional coach to meet your district's specific needs. New and veteran teachers alike will benefit from collaborative sessions that support program implementation, lesson plans, and ongoing challenges to receive actionable strategy feedback. Read more about it on this flier.
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VCTM Membership is still FREE!
The Vermont Council of Teachers of Mathematics is continuing to offer FREE membership for anyone interested in math education in Vermont. To become a member, simply visit VCTM.wildapricot.org and fill out the membership form!
By joining VCTM, you will receive monthly newsletters and updates about our professional development opportunities, Math Fair, Book Studies (virtual and in person), conferences, and other events centered around math education happening in Vermont.
We encourage you join and spread the word to your math loving friends and colleagues!
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Contribute to the Newsletter!
Do you have something you want to share with VT math teachers around the state?
Email Gillian.Galle@VermontState.edu with your contributions to the newsletter (or your miscellaneous questions)!
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