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We appreciate your hospitality and enjoyed the many discussions and new ideas we took away from the incredible presentations. While we can't wait for the chance to visit you in Maine again, we'll just have to look forward to seeing you when we all meet in New Hampshire for ATMNE 2024!
Proposals to present at the conference are due October 31, 2023.
Addressing equity in our math classrooms is more important than ever these days! Together, we can make a difference in our students' lives but it starts with us being willing to come together and share our ideas about ways to change the culture in our classrooms, schools, districts, and beyond.
Not sure which of your great ideas to submit? Never fear, you can submit more than 1 proposal for consideration!
Final decisions on presenters will be made before December 15, 2023.
In the words of the oft quoted Maya Angelou: "Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better."
The competition takes place Oct. 28, 2023.
While early bird registration may have passed, don't let that deter you from checking out this great opportunity with your students!
Register today!
The NCTM Mathematics Education Trust (MET) is excited to announce that the application window is now open for 20 grants, with more than $100,000 in funding available to help support continued professional development and increasing effectiveness as an educator. These funding opportunities are available exclusively for NCTM members.
View funding opportunities.
Applications are due no later than November 1, 2023.
You can read more about the Talent Search itself on their website here: https://vtmathcoalition.org/about-the-talent-search/
You can access the 1st Talent Search (which is now up and available) by following this link: https://vtmathcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TS2324Test1.pdf
Speaking of things we're happy to announce are returning...
The VCTM Math Fair Returns on Feb. 3, 2024!
Registration is now open for the Math Fair! You can sign up (by Dec. 15, 2023) using the form on our website: K-12 Math Fair
We can't wait to see you there!
Jay McTighe, the world's foremost leader in using performance tasks to improve student learning, will be joining Exemplars for a unique conversation and webinar. Jay will discuss how asking students to apply their mathematical knowledge and develop their problem-solving skills to solve performance tasks using their own strategies and prior knowledge is shown to be highly engaging and powerfully effective in developing flexible, long-term abilities with mathematics.
Sign up to join the live conversation or to receive a recording: https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20231019/
Please join us for this unique, free, live conversation with one of education's premier contributors––and earn CE credit while you listen, ask questions and learn!
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:
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.
The Vermont Council of Teachers of Mathematics is seeking presenters for its annual conference, which will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Vermont State University, Randolph Campus. This year's conference theme is “Equity in the Math Class,” presenters should be able to describe how their presentation aligns with the theme. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics describes equity and access as “being responsive to students' backgrounds, experiences, cultural perspectives, traditions, and knowledge when designing and implementing a mathematics program and assessing its effectiveness. Addressing equity and access includes both ensuring that all students attain mathematics proficiency and increasing the numbers of students from all racial, ethnic, linguistic, gender, and socioeconomic groups who attain the highest levels of mathematics achievement.”
Proposals are due on October 31, 2023 and final decisions will be made before December 15, 2023. You may submit more than one proposal.
If your proposal is chosen, then the lead presenter's conference fees will be paid. Please specify who the lead presenter is if there is more than one presenter. All presentations will be given a 50 minute time slot.
Your proposal will be anonymously critiqued using the following guidelines:
1. The objectives of the proposal clearly state what the participants will learn and be able to do.
2. The stated objectives are appropriate to the grade level and content area.
3. The stated objectives will build on participants' mathematical content and/or pedagogical knowledge.
4. The description (and title) of the presentation is clearly described.
5. The description states there will be mathematical content and/or pedagogical knowledge.
6. The activities described are appropriate for the grade band and targeted audience.
7. The proposal and objective align with the theme of the conference.
Please reach out to VCTM with any questions by emailing vctmconference@gmail.com
Hello VCTM Members!
This email is to inform you of our upcoming annual Member Meeting on Thursday, October 5 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
We will be meeting virtually via a Google Meetup (more information below).
In accordance with Article VII of the Bylaws (see the bottom of the About page), this email also serves as a warning of proposed changes and amendments to the Bylaws that will be brought to the Member Meeting for a vote.
You can see the revised Bylaws that have been proposed by following this link.
Proposed changes have been highlighted within the document and include:
We will also be voting on the slate of officers for the VCTM Board at this meeting. You can view the proposed slate by following this link.
Thank you for everything that you do and we'll look forward to seeing you on Thurs. Oct. 5!
Your VCTM Co-Presidents,
Kaaren Meyer & Heidi Whipple
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm (EDT)
Link: https://meet.google.com/udw-wnti-cfb?hs=224
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!
(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
Tuesday Mathematics Education Webinars (Free) with Prof. Mahesh Sharma
All Learner's Network Professional Development
T^3 Conferences, Workshops, and more!
Heinemann Professional Learning
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:
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:
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?
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.
ATMNE 2023 Fall Conference in Portland, ME
Oct. 12 - 13, 2023
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
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:
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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)!
Have you registered for the ATMNE 2022 Conference in Killington, VT yet?
No?
There's no time like the present! Click here to register for the Conference
Why do it now?
Friday 10/21 at 1 p.m.
The “Math”uration of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy: Fostering Hope in the Mathematics Classroom
K - Higher Education
“No curriculum, standards, or wording will lead to the automatic creation of culturally relevant teaching without powerful new thinking about the nature of mathematics, who it is for, and what it can be used for” (Matthews, Jones & Parker, 2021). Using Hope Wheel verbs - Love, Invest, Inspire, Create, Restore, Protest – educators are able to plan mathematics tasks based on notions of empowerment. The goal is for students to see themselves in math culture and find purpose in learning it. Dr. Shelly M. Jones is a Professor of Mathematics Education at Central Connecticut State University. Before joining the CCSU faculty, Dr. Jones was a middle school Mathematics Teacher and a K-12 Mathematics Administrator. She provides mathematics professional development nationally and internationally. She has been an educator for 30 years. Dr. Jones serves her community by working with various professional and community organizations. You can see her CCSU TEDx talk on YouTube where she talks about culturally relevant mathematics. She is a contributing author for the book entitled, The Brilliance of Black Children in Mathematics: Beyond the Numbers and Toward a New Discourse, author of Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians, and co-author of Engaging in Culturally Relevant Math Tasks: Fostering Hope.
Thursday 10/20 at 9 a.m.
The Silent R in Education: Relationship
In this keynote Dr. Nicki Newton will discuss the relevance and significance of how a love for our children, ourselves, and the curriculum all intertwine together as the clear less yet necessary glue that makes the whole process seamless. Join her in this celebration of loving our students and loving the math. Dr. Nicki Newton is an education consultant who works with schools and districts around the country and Canada on k-8 math curriculum. She has taught elementary school, middle school, and graduate school. Dr. Nicki has an Ed.M. and an Ed.D from Teachers College Columbia University. She is greatly interested in teaching and learning practices around the world and has researched education in Denmark, Guatemala and India. She has written several books, including Guided Math, Math Workshop and Math Running Records. She is currently a part of the curriculum team for the new McGraw Hill Reveal Math series. She enjoys visiting schools and working with administrators, teachers and students in their classrooms face-to-face and virtually.
Thursday 10/20 at 1 p.m.
Math Without Mistakes
K - 12
The math education community has worked to destigmatize mistakes in recent years, yet it continues to diagnose as mistaken what is instead very purposeful student thinking. We'll learn about curriculum, technology, and strategies that celebrate and develop that thinking instead, helping learners grow in their math identity and knowledge. Dan Meyer taught high school math to students who didn't like high school math. He has advocated for better math instruction on CNN, Good Morning America, Everyday With Rachel Ray, and TED.com. He earned his doctorate from Stanford University in math education and is the Director of Research in Desmos Classroom at Amplify where he explores the future of math, technology, and learning. He has worked with teachers internationally and in all fifty United States. He was named one of Tech & Learning's 30 Leaders of the Future. He lives in Oakland, CA.
Friday 10/21 at 9 a.m.
From Math by Memorizing to Math by Understanding
We must ensure that each and every student receives a high quality mathematics education that promotes reasoning throughout the grades. Explore how the effective mathematics teaching practices can be utilized to help promote this deep reasoning. Engage in tasks and activities to illustrate how to effectively integrate these into the classroom. Let's help our students fall in love with math! Kevin Dykema has been an 8th grade math teacher in southwest Michigan for over 25 years and is currently serving as President for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. He is the co-author of Productive Math Struggle. He also conducts many professional development sessions throughout the United States and loves working with others to help improve mathematics education for each and every student.
Don't miss out on VCTM's VIRTUAL and FREE Statewide Math Fair! The registration deadline is this Friday, February 5th, 2021. Any K-12 students - whether they are learning from home, school, or in a hybrid of the two - can submit a project and participate! This fair is designed to be for any student that is quantitatively curious, mathematically empowered, or looking for a nontraditional and authentic way to demonstrate their learning. Everything you need to know can be found at VCTM's website (vermontmath.org) under the 'K-12 Math Fair' tab, where you can find our event page, math fair flyer, and a link to register.
You can access the Press Release Here
Students, families, teachers, classmates, members of the public, and even the Lieutenant Governor came together to celebrate the nearly 70 mathematical investigations of over 100 K-12 students from around the state at the VCTM Statewide Math Fair on April 6 on the University of Vermont campus (Burlington, VT). Students presented some remarkable projects across six different grade bands through both individual and class categories. The morning started bustling with excitement as students displayed projects throughout the second floor of Votey Hall. Throughout the day, students, parents, and community members engaged in mathematical tasks in our activity room while awaiting project interviews. At the closing ceremony, the Lieutenant Governor and Math Fair director shared words of wisdom to this next generation of promising mathematical followed by the awarding of winners and announcing final placements.
We invite you to check out the many splendid sights in our photo gallery of participant projects and math fair action that day!
Please check out the recent story from WCAX on the VCTM Statewide Math Fair at UVM in early April!
A full event recap from VCTM will be included in the upcoming May eNewsletter.
If the above hyperlink does not work, try inserting this link into your browser:
http://www.wcax.com/content/news/Math-fair-brings-out-the-numbers-479065173.html
The Governor's Institute of Vermont on Mathematics University of Vermont - June 24-June 29Calling All 9th-11th Grade Mathematicians of Vermont! Surround yourself with math-lovers like you at this week-long festival of mathematics! Theoretical and real-world applications of math will have you dazzled as you enjoy advanced lectures by renowned mathematicians and scientists. We’ll use our hands and brains to take on world-class mathematical challenges, and explore careers for people who like math. Head over to giv.org/math to learn more! GIV is dedicated to being accessible for every Vermonter. Our sliding scale tuition goes as low as $10, making it affordable for every family. Applications are open now and close throughout March, so visit www.giv.org for more information and www.giv.org/applynow to apply today!
The Governor's Institute of Vermont on Mathematics
University of Vermont - June 24-June 29
Surround yourself with math-lovers like you at this week-long festival of mathematics! Theoretical and real-world applications of math will have you dazzled as you enjoy advanced lectures by renowned mathematicians and scientists. We’ll use our hands and brains to take on world-class mathematical challenges, and explore careers for people who like math. Head over to giv.org/math to learn more!
GIV is dedicated to being accessible for every Vermonter. Our sliding scale tuition goes as low as $10, making it affordable for every family.
Applications are open now and close throughout March, so visit www.giv.org for more information and www.giv.org/applynow to apply today!
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