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| Special Interest Sessions -- Wednesday, March 21, 2007 |
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| 252 | 2:45-4:15 | | | Special Interest |
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| Cancelled |
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| 253 | 2:45-4:15 | Redwood | EQUALS | Special Interest |
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| EQUALS and FAMILY MATH |
| Get together with mathematics leaders who have been involved with EQUALS and FAMILY MATH and with others interested in equity in mathematics education. Share ideas, find out what is new in each program, renew friendships, and learn more about EQUALS and FAMILY MATH. |
Speaker(s): |
Karen Mayfield-Ingram, EQUALS, Berkeley, California
Grace D. Coates, FAMILY MATH, Berkeley, California |
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| 254 | 2:45-4:15 | Cottonwood | Lesson Study | Special Interest |
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| Lesson Study Networking: An Opportunity for Practitioners, Leaders, and Researchers to Share Ideas About Lesson Study |
| Lesson study is growing rapidly in the U.S., but most sites still have few opportunities to share their work with others. Join others involved in lesson study as we make network connections, identify common issues and challenges, share solutions, and talk about what is working well. |
Speaker(s): |
June Mark, Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, Massachusetts
Jane Gorman, Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, Massachusetts |
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| 255 | 2:45-4:15 | Dogwood A | NCSM Academy | Special Interest |
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| NCSM Academy: E2 = Building Learning Communities for Equity and Excellence and All Previous NCSM Academies |
| Share experiences as a result of your work in an NCSM Summer Academy. We welcome leaders in mathematics education who have not attended E2 and would like to know more about the Academy to be offered again July 17-20, 2007 in Midway, Utah. |
Speaker(s): |
Jerry Cummins, Self-Employed, Western Springs, Illinois
Tim Kanold, Adlai Stevenson High School District 125, Lincolnshire, Illinois |
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| 256 | 2:45-4:15 | B401 | TODOS | Special Interest |
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| An Equitable and High-Quality Mathematics Education for ALL |
| Are you concerned about students from underrepresented groups and the achievement gap? Are you involved with Hispanic/Latino students, ELL, Native American students, and other underserved groups? Together we make a difference in supporting these students and advancing the professional growth and equity awareness of their educators. JOIN US. |
Speaker(s): |
Miriam A. Leiva, TODOS President, University of North Carolina-Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
José M. Franco, EQUALS, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California |
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| 257 | 2:45-4:15 | Hickory | NASGEm | Special Interest |
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| Ethnomathematics Insights: A Bridge Between School Mathematics and Everyday Mathematics |
| Join members of the North American Study Group on Ethnomathematics (NASGEm) and others using Ethnomathematics to engage students in mathematics. Respecting diverse learners, honoring children's cultures, cultivating democratic citizenship, and connecting school mathematics with life outside are worthy dispositions for mathematics teachers, students, and leaders. Ethnomathematics can help reach these outcomes. |
Speaker(s): |
Fredrick (Rick) L. Silverman, NASGEm President, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
Jim Barta, Treasurer NASGEm, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
Ted Shockey, Journal of Math & Culture, University of Maine, Orono, Maine |
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| 258 | 2:45-4:15 | Hazelnut | Special Needs | Special Interest |
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| Improving Math Education for Students with Special Needs |
| Is your school district grappling with how to improve math learning for students with special needs? Share your strategies and challenges with math leaders from other districts. Discuss common themes and gain new perspectives on ways to address this pressing need. Join us! |
Speaker(s): |
Amy Brodesky, Education Development Center, Newton, Massachusetts
Fred Gross, Education Development Center, Newton, Massachusetts |
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| 259 | 2:45-4:15 | Chestnut | Fostering Geom | Special Interest |
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| Fostering Geometric Thinking facilitator Meeting |
| Fostering Geometric Thinking facilitators who attended the summer 2005 or summer 2006 facilitator institutes will gather to compare experiences and gain support from fellow facilitators and project staff. |
Speaker(s): |
Mark Driscoll, Education Development Center, Newton, Massachusetts
Johannah Nikula, Education Development Center, Newton, Massachusetts
Rachel Wing, Education Development Center, Newton, Massachusetts |
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| 260 | 2:45-4:15 | Dogwood B | AMTE | Special Interest |
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| AMTE--Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators |
| Please join us for a get-together of mathematics educators involved in the work of preparing and developing mathematics teachers. AMTE's mission involves providing professional development to teachers throughout their career--from their preservice experience and beyond. |
Speaker(s): |
Nadine Bezuk, San Diego State University, San Diego, California
Jennifer Bay-Williams, AMTE President, Louisville, Kentucky |
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| 261 | 2:45-4:15 | B402 | CLIME | Special Interest |
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| CLIME--The Council for Technology in Math--CONNECTIONS: The Next 20 Years |
| For more than 20 years CLIME has advocated for mathematics educators who are trying to successfully integrate technology into mathematics education. Our mission is to provide you with a forum on issues and information relating to effective and creative ways of using technology to help children learn mathematics. |
Speaker(s): |
David Weksler, Council for Technology in Math Education (CLIME), Tenafly, New Jersey
Ihor Charischak, CLIME, The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE), Hoboken, New Jersey |
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| 262 | 2:45-4:15 | B403 | BBA | Special Interest |
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| Uniting with Benjamin Banneker Association for Current and Potential Members |
| Participants will learn about Benjamin Banneker Association's goals and practices as it concerns the mathematic achievement of African-American students. Participants will get an opportunity to share their success as it relates to educating students of color. |
Speaker(s): |
Karen Norwood, Benjamin Banneker Associaton Inc President, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
Anthony M. Scott, Benjamin Banneker Associaton Inc, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois |
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| 263 | 2:45-4:15 | B404 | WME | Special Interest |
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| Women and Mathematics Education |
| WME's general purpose is to promote the mathematics education of girls and women, including encouraging leadership among women in mathematics education and research that identifies factors that contribute to the study of mathematics by women. We welcome NCSM members with an interest in this field. |
Speaker(s): |
Elizabeth Yanik, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas |
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| 264 | 2:45-4:15 | B407 | KSTF | Special Interest |
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| Sustained Professional Development for Beginning Mathematics Teachers |
| The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation supports young people as they dedicate their lives to teaching secondary mathematics or science and to becoming leaders in education. KSTF's three interconnected programs address the recruitment, preparation, induction, mentoring, and retention of high-quality mathematics and science teachers. |
Speaker(s): |
Jennifer Mossgrove, The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF), Moorestown, New Jersey |
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| 265 | 2:45-4:15 | B408 | ASSM | Special Interest |
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| Update on the 2007 PAEMST (Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching) Program |
| PAEMST State Mathematics Coordinators, NCSM members, teachers of mathematics, and past awardees who may want to learn more about the PAEMST program in their state and the country. Each state has a program that involves Recruitment, Mentoring, and Selection of teachers for the program. NSF brochures, Nomination forms, Application forms, and a CD-ROM presentation is available for participants. |
Speaker(s): |
William J. Geppert, ASSM PAEMST Coordinator (Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching), Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
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