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Monday, July 14
 

10:45am EDT

OUR Students, OUR Work: Honoring and Supporting Every Learner
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal B
By centering students and using high-quality curriculum materials combined with effective teaching, we can create classrooms where all students see themselves as capable mathematicians. In this session, we’ll explore the many resources available on the OUR website, instructional supports that celebrate and empower learners, and ways to promote positive mathematical identities.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Dickson

Cathy Dickson

Teacher Leader in Residence Lead, Math, Open Up Resources
Cathy is a joyful educator with over 20 years of experience in elementary and middle school classrooms. Now serving as the Teacher Leader in Residence Lead for Math at Open Up Resources, she loves supporting educators and leaders through meaningful professional learning and coaching—always... Read More →
avatar for Yimiya Pearson

Yimiya Pearson

Director of Professional Development, Cumberland County Schools
Director of Professional Development for Cumberland County Schools, Lead Open Up Math Community Coach, and Teacher Leader in Residence who believes in Living, Laughing, Loving & Learning at all times!!!
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal B Convention Level
  K–5 Math   6–8 Math

1:15pm EDT

Engage, Experience, and Reflect: A Dive into Open Up Resources 6–8 Math
Monday July 14, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal B
Step into an Open Up Resources 6–8 Math lesson from a student’s perspective! As a community, we will engage in a model lesson from start to finish, and reflect on the structure, pacing, and purpose of each lesson component, as well as ways to promote student mathematical discussion. Leave with key tips and understandings as you prepare to lead your own lessons this school year.
Speakers
avatar for Yimiya Pearson

Yimiya Pearson

Director of Professional Development, Cumberland County Schools
Director of Professional Development for Cumberland County Schools, Lead Open Up Math Community Coach, and Teacher Leader in Residence who believes in Living, Laughing, Loving & Learning at all times!!!
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal B Convention Level
  6–8 Math

3:00pm EDT

Words Matter: The Power of Shifting Mindsets & Language
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal B
Language shapes how we think, teach, and engage with students. In this session, participants will explore the impact of words on learning environments, student identity, and equity. Through reflection and discussion, we will examine how intentional shifts in language can foster more inclusive, asset-based mindsets that empower educators and students. Walk away with practical strategies to reframe communication and create a more positive and supportive learning culture.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Dickson

Cathy Dickson

Teacher Leader in Residence Lead, Math, Open Up Resources
Cathy is a joyful educator with over 20 years of experience in elementary and middle school classrooms. Now serving as the Teacher Leader in Residence Lead for Math at Open Up Resources, she loves supporting educators and leaders through meaningful professional learning and coaching—always... Read More →
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Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal B Convention Level
  General Session   Bookworms   EL Education   K–5 Math   6–8 Math   Coaching + Leadership

4:30pm EDT

District Meeting
Monday July 14, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal B
Monday July 14, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal B Convention Level
  District Meeting
 
Tuesday, July 15
 

9:00am EDT

Building Authentic Family Partnerships in K–12 Mathematics Education
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sabal B
Families and caretakers are a critical component in the educational experience, yet often underutilized or feel ill-equipped to support students with problem-based mathematics. In this session, we’ll discuss strategies for authentically involving caretakers in the learning process, beyond the traditional teacher-parent conference or a single math night. Join us and learn how to strengthen and transform your math ed. commUNITY through real family partnership.
Speakers
avatar for Ally Lewis

Ally Lewis

Professional Learning Manager, Math, Open Up Resources
Ally is a former K–8 mathematics teacher & instructional coach and served in multilingual classrooms in Denver and Aurora, CO. She used Open Up Resources 6–8 Math curriculum, teaching in some settings in both Spanish and English. Ally has also supported schools and communities... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sabal B Convention Level
  K–5 Math   6–8 Math   High School Math

10:45am EDT

Maximizing Student Engagement and Learning Through Math Language Routines
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal B
The Mathematical Language Routines (MLRs) are routines that can be used with any math curriculum, and across grade levels, to support not just multilingual learners but all students with mathematical discourse and conceptual understanding. Experience some of the MLRs in action and learn how these routines can be implemented in your own classroom to promote meaningful math conversations and sense-making.
Speakers
avatar for Ally Lewis

Ally Lewis

Professional Learning Manager, Math, Open Up Resources
Ally is a former K–8 mathematics teacher & instructional coach and served in multilingual classrooms in Denver and Aurora, CO. She used Open Up Resources 6–8 Math curriculum, teaching in some settings in both Spanish and English. Ally has also supported schools and communities... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal B Convention Level
  K–5 Math   6–8 Math   High School Math

1:15pm EDT

The Power of “Listening” and “Noticing” in Affirming Mathematical Brilliance
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal B
This session will empower educators to rethink and elevate assessment practices by incorporating strengths-based principles, valuing diverse funds of knowledge, and reimagining how progress is communicated. Together, we can greatly influence the shaping of positive math identities and fully embrace the contributions of math learners in our classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Dickson

Cathy Dickson

Teacher Leader in Residence Lead, Math, Open Up Resources
Cathy is a joyful educator with over 20 years of experience in elementary and middle school classrooms. Now serving as the Teacher Leader in Residence Lead for Math at Open Up Resources, she loves supporting educators and leaders through meaningful professional learning and coaching—always... Read More →
avatar for Tywana Fulford

Tywana Fulford

PreK - 5 Math Specialist, Open Up Resources
Tywana Fulford is the PreK - 5 Mathematics Specialist at Open Up Resources. She devotes her career to helping children find their love for math. Tywana has been in education for almost 20 years with a bachelors in Mathematics Education from Florida A&M University and a masters degree... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal B Convention Level
  K–5 Math   6–8 Math

3:00pm EDT

Translanguaging Theory & Pedagogy for the Multilingual Classroom
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal B
If you work with multilingual learners or in dual-language schools, esta sesión es para tí! Together, we will define translanguaging and learn how it differs from traditional language practices and beliefs. We’ll share and experience specific strategies for translanguaging that can be used across K–8 ELA and mathematics content, and with any curriculum, to support multilinguals and honor their native languages.
Speakers
avatar for Mayra Velazquez
avatar for Ally Lewis

Ally Lewis

Professional Learning Manager, Math, Open Up Resources
Ally is a former K–8 mathematics teacher & instructional coach and served in multilingual classrooms in Denver and Aurora, CO. She used Open Up Resources 6–8 Math curriculum, teaching in some settings in both Spanish and English. Ally has also supported schools and communities... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal B Convention Level
  K–5 Math   6–8 Math   General Session

4:30pm EDT

District Meeting
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal B
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal B Convention Level
  District Meeting
 
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