Celebrating SDW Teachers at the Wisconsin Math Conference

This past Thursday and Friday math educators from around the state and the nation met in Green Lake, Wisconsin for the 51st Annual Wisconsin Mathematics Conference.  In October, teachers and teacher leaders submitted proposals to speak at the conference.  This year 11 teachers and 9 coaches were chosen to present at the conference and represent our work in mathematics in SDW!

Take a look at what math practices our teachers highlighted to the state!

Powerful and Purposeful Conferring in the Math Classroom

Presented by: Angie Blessington, Randi Lesli, Kimberly Loppnow, and Rachel Boario from Randall STEM

Catapulting Divers Learners’ Math Achievement Through Team Teaching

Presented by: Maria Klassy and Madison Corey from Prairie Elementary

Using Small Guided Groups to be Responsive to Learners and Providing Accessible Opportunities for All

Presented by: Adam Dalpra, Kevin Shockley, and Michelle Tranchita from Hadfield Elementary

Conferring: Working Toward Goals, Individual Learning Strategies, and Keeping it Real

Presented by: Kelly Horton, Jessica Bartmann, and Susan Aleson from Meadowbrook Elementary School

Real World Math Connections: How to Make Math Culturally Relevant

Presented by: Melissa Tempel from Heyer Elementary School

Additionally our math coaches presented on the following topics!

Leveraging Math Models to Promote Discourse

Presented by: Dan Pochinski

Where Do I Begin with Implementing a Math Workshop?

Presented by: Rose Palmer

Supporting the Language of Mathematics for ALL

Presented by: Leslie Waltz and Rachel Boario

Making Counting Count

Presented by: Rachel Kozicke

Numeracy Routines Grades K-5

Presented by: Terri Froiland

After presenting, many of these SDW educators commented on the strength of the SDW math program and professional development opportunities, noting that many teachers in attendance were unfamiliar with topics we have been living and breathing in Waukesha.  Educators from other districts were excited and eager to learn from the experiences of our classroom teachers.

Congratulations to all of the teachers who represented our district math department so well last week!  Thank you for your willingness to share and grow in this capacity.

If you are interested in presenting at next year’s Wisconsin Math Conference, look out for the call for presenters in early fall next year.  Consider submitting a proposal to present with another teacher colleague or coach to continue to share our learning with others.