13-15
57th NCSM Annual Conference
We’re heading to Atlanta for the 57th Annual NCSM Conference! This year’s theme, Rise Up with Bold Mathematics Leadership, resonates deeply with our commitment to equity, excellence, and innovation in math education. We’re looking forward to connecting with fellow educators and leaders as we explore powerful sessions on accelerating student learning, transformative practices, and coaching strategies that lift teacher practice and support every learner.
Presentations
Transform Data Conversations by Focusing on Students as Knowers, Doers, and Sense Makers Using the Trends in Student Thinking Tool
Are you satisfied with your team’s data conversations? Do your tools document what students know or what they do not yet know? Or the extent to which students are engaging with the mathematical practices and processes? If your answer is “no” or “not really,” join us for a conversation about a tool that focuses on students’ assets, honors what they bring to problem-solving, and supports teachers with systematically documenting student thinking and development over time.
Nicole Rigelman
Nicole Rigelman is a professor of mathematics education at Portland State University and the Education Program Officer at The Math Learning Center. Nicole is passionate about supporting instruction focused on deepening students’ mathematical thinking and is the co-author of Catalyzing Change in Early Childhood and Elementary Mathematics: Initiating Critical Conversations.
Mary Duden
Mary Duden has been a classroom teacher for 25 years in Grades K–6. Mary most recently taught Bridges in fifth grade at Oregon Episcopal School, and she is currently the Lower School math specialist supporting teachers and students in Grades K–5.
Supporting and Positioning Elementary Mathematics Specialists to Rise Up and Create Equitable Learning for Students and Teachers
Whether serving as a teacher, interventionist, or coach, central to Elementary Mathematics Specialists’ (EMS) responsibilities is supporting widespread implementation of ambitious and equitable instruction, deep mathematical understanding, and simultaneous identity and agency development. Guided by AMTE’s recently released standards organized around mathematics content, pedagogy, and leadership knowledge and skills, participants will discuss the specialized preparation and ongoing support needed by EMSs so they can best serve students and teachers through their formal and informal leadership.
Nicole Rigelman
Nicole Rigelman is a professor of mathematics education at Portland State University and the Education Program Officer at The Math Learning Center. Nicole is passionate about supporting instruction focused on deepening students’ mathematical thinking and is the co-author of Catalyzing Change in Early Childhood and Elementary Mathematics: Initiating Critical Conversations.
Dr. Susan Auslander
Dr. Susan Auslander is a Professor of Elementary Mathematics Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Her research over time has emphasized elementary teacher development during mathematics teacher education. She currently focuses on the development of Elementary Mathematics Specialists, specifically their content knowledge for teaching, teacher leader capabilities, and responsive classroom instruction in culturally and linguistically diverse school settings. She largely uses mixed methods in her research.