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| Strand 6 Sessions -- Monday, March 19, 2007 |
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Strand 6. Leadership with the Spirit of Outreach
Speakers will discuss and share experiences with outreach strategies and materials.
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| 21 | 9:30-11:30 | Oak | PK-5 | Double | Strand 6. Outreach and Advocacy Strategies for Leadership in Mathematics Education
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| Build Advocacy for Your Standards-Based Mathematics Program Using Productive Questions and Targeted Messages: Teachers and Principals Can Help |
| How do we build a case for standards-based K-5 mathematics? What messages/images garner sustained parent/public support? How can leadersÒteachersÒprincipals help? Join this interactive session to plan the questions to ask/messages to send that gain support for standards-based teaching and learning. Leave with concrete strategies and materials. |
Speaker(s): |
Linda Gregg, Self-Employed, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| 27 | 11:00-12:00 | B404 | All Grades | Regular | Strand 6. Outreach and Advocacy Strategies for Leadership in Mathematics Education
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| Mathematics and Science Initiatives from the US Department of Education and Washington, D.C. |
| This session is meant to provide an update on the mathematics programs that have been initiated by the U.S. Congress and federal agencies in Washington, D.C. |
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Patricia O'Connell Ross, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. |
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| 35 | 11:00-12:00 | Hickory | 3-5 | Regular | Strand 6. Outreach and Advocacy Strategies for Leadership in Mathematics Education
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| What Language and Actions Are Used by Children and Parents When Working Together on Mathematical Tasks? |
| Gender and ethnicity may play a role as parents work with their children on mathematical tasks. Participants will examine videos of grades 3 and 4 child-parent dyads working on standards-based number, algebraic reasoning, or geometry tasks. Comparisons of language usage, questioning techniques and gender-related issues will be discussed. |
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Judith Olson, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
Melfried Olson, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
Claire Okazaki, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii |
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| 43 | 12:00-2:00 | B306 | All Grades | Double | Strand 6. Outreach and Advocacy Strategies for Leadership in Mathematics Education
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| Workshop for New Leaders |
| The objective of this workshop is to have each participant gain at least two new ideas for providing leadership in mathematics education. Participants and NCSM Past Presidents will share ideas together in small groups that address specific issues of common interest. Both new and experienced leaders are welcome. |
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Ross Taylor, Project to Uplift Math Proficiency, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Larry Bradsby, Jefferson Co Public Schools, Lakewood, Colorado
Jerry Cummins, Self-Employed, Western Springs, Illinois
Shirley M. Frye, Retired, Cave Creek, Arizona
Kay Gilliland, Mills College, Oakland, California
Henry S. Kepner, Jr., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Steve Leinwand, American Institutes for Research, Washington, D.C.
Tom Rowan, University of Maryland, Independent Consultant, College Park, Maryland
Dorothy S. Strong, Education Support Group, Olympia Fields, Illinois |
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| 66 | 2:00-3:00 | Dogwood B | All Grades | Regular | Strand 6. Outreach and Advocacy Strategies for Leadership in Mathematics Education
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| Take Home Messages for Quality Mathematics Education: Proactive Strategies and Resources |
| Identify your key supporters and build support for quality mathematics education in your community. Learn how to keep your cool, meet the press, and address individual challengers along with organized opposition campaigns. Current events discussion includes an update on the National Mathematics Advisory Panel report and its potential influence on mathematics education policy. |
Speaker(s): |
Marianne Smith, Consultant, Oakland, California |
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| 83 | 2:30-4:30 | B301 | 3-8 | Double | Strand 6. Outreach and Advocacy Strategies for Leadership in Mathematics Education
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| Achieving Success Through Parental and Community Involvement |
| Participants will experience hands-on, inquiry-based activities that immerse them in a variety of real-world, problem solving, mathematics situations. These activities are correlated with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' National Standards. We will learn about best practices involving parents and communities in order to help close the achievement gap. |
Speaker(s): |
Lori Stancill, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Rita Fuller, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
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| 92 | 3:30-4:30 | B401 | PK-12 | Regular | Strand 6. Outreach and Advocacy Strategies for Leadership in Mathematics Education
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| Conceptual Understanding and Basic Skill: Discussion Points for Teachers and to Parents |
| This session will provide participants with strategies on how teachers (and districts) can discuss the conceptual understanding versus basic skill debate in a respectful manner. Participants will be involved in short activities that can foster support for change in school mathematics and lead to standards-based reforms that are supported by all stakeholders. |
Speaker(s): |
Eric Milou, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey |
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| Strand 6 Sessions -- Tuesday, March 20, 2007 |
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Strand 6. Leadership with the Spirit of Outreach
Speakers will discuss and share experiences with outreach strategies and materials.
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| 126 | 9:30-11:00 | Redwood | PK-8 | Extended | Strand 6. Outreach and Advocacy Strategies for Leadership in Mathematics Education
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| Gaining Community Support for Standards-Based Mathematics Through Parent Education |
| Presenters will share their experiences conducting parent and community workshops on standards-based mathematics over the last several years. Participants will gain insight into the logistics of planning such sessions as well as specifics as to workshop content. A parent handbook, developed by presenters, will be shared. |
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Regina Byrnes, Weston Board of Education, Weston, Connecticut
Kelly DelVecchio, Weston Board of Education, Weston, Connecticut
Jenna Connores, Weston Board of Education, Weston, Connecticut |
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| 147 | 2:15-3:45 | Redwood | All Grades | Extended | Strand 6. Outreach and Advocacy Strategies for Leadership in Mathematics Education
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| Textbooks, Tests, and Teachers: Advocacy in Texas |
| Leaders of the Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (TCTM) have increased their role in advocating for teachers. Through collaboration, TCTM leaders have informed policy makers on issues such as tests and textbooks. We will explain how to use a network for legislative contacts, online resources, and the tools of consensus and communication. |
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Cynthia L. Schneider, Charles A. Dana Center, Austin, Texas
Garland Linkenhoger, Independent Consultant, McAllen, Texas
Michelle King, Coppell Independent School District, Coppell, Texas
Nancy Siefken, Independent Public Relations Consultant, Austin, Texas |
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| Strand 6 Sessions -- Wednesday, March 21, 2007 |
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Strand 6. Leadership with the Spirit of Outreach
Speakers will discuss and share experiences with outreach strategies and materials.
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| 229 | 10:15-11:45 | B401 | All Grades | Extended | Strand 6. Outreach and Advocacy Strategies for Leadership in Mathematics Education
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| Engaging the Next Generation of Leaders: Who Will Do Your Job Tomorrow? |
| A generation of mathematics education leaders is retiring. How do we identify, recruit, prepare, nurture, and connect a diverse and broadly representative group of leaders to improve math education for the next generation? |
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Cathy Seeley, Charles A. Dana Center; University of Texas, Austin, Texas |
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