Allegheny Intermediate Unit

Western Pennsylvania Mathematics Teaching and Learning Conference
2024-10-26 08:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, 15120, United States
Come join us for a day of sharing ideas, strategies, and resources to foster equity and excellence in mathematics teaching and learning.

Welcome to the Western Pennsylvania Mathematics Teaching and Learning Conference!

The theme of the conference is Fostering Equity and Excellence in Mathematics Teaching and Learning. This exciting event will bring together educators passionate about mathematics teaching and learning and aspiring math teachers from colleges and universities across the region. Join us at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for a day filled with engaging workshops, insightful presentations, and networking opportunities.
Whether you’re a seasoned math teacher, just starting your career, or an aspiring mathematics teacher, this conference is designed to inspire and enhance your teaching practices to create more equitable and engaging mathematics classrooms. Learn from experts in the field, exchange ideas with colleagues, and discover innovative strategies to make math more accessible for all students.
A special keynote address by Dr. Sararose Lynch, Associate Professor, Slippery Rock University, will share her wealth of knowledge and experience for making the mathematics classroom a space where all students, especially those students who are historically marginalized, can thrive and learn meaningful mathematics.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a vibrant community dedicated to advancing math education in Western Pennsylvania. Register now and get ready for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration!

Throughout the day, attendees will select from multiple sessions related to mathematics instruction at all levels. Breakout sessions will feature presentations by classroom teachers and by education professionals. After lunch there will be a special poster session for pre-service teachers to showcase their mathematics learning journey

8:00 AM-8:55 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast with Networking
9:00 – 10:15 Opening Remarks & Keynote
10:20 – 11:15 Breakout Session Set 1 (K-5, 6-8, 9-12, K-12)
11:20 – 12:15 Breakout Session Set 2 (K-5, 6-8, 9-12, K-12)
12:20-1:30 Lunch & Networking
1:35 – 2:05 Poster Session: Aspiring Teachers
2:10 – 3:05 Breakout Session Set 3 (K-5, 6-8, 9-12, K-12)
3:10-3:30 Closing Remarks, Evaluation, and Networking
Cost: Due to the generosity of our sponsors, this event is free and includes continental breakfast and a boxed lunch.

Registration deadline is October 18, 2024

Special thanks to our sponsors: Imagine Learning, Amplify, Duquesne University, Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Math & Science Collaborative
