The West Virginia Department of Education is proud to announce the math4life Virtual Summit scheduled for July 21 to 23, 2020. Participants have choices among concurrently offered sessions. All sessions are offered through the Microsoft Teams platform.

This summit is designed for classroom teachers, academic coaches, intervention specialists, and administrators.

The math4life Virtual Summit focuses on best practices and resources for remote mathematics teaching, learning, and leadership.

Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. each day. Conference schedule can be found below.

Email Joseph Mastracci at jmastracci@k12.wv.us with any questions regarding the math4life Virtual Summit.

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Summit Date: July 21-23, 2020
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Dr. Mary Pittman
Dr. Mary PittmanKeynote
The keynote address features Dr. Mary Pittman from TNTP, formerly known as The New Teacher Project. Dr. Pittman’s presentation addresses Learning Acceleration publication from April 2020, and other resources from TNTP. The Learning Acceleration Guide and the companion pieces were released “to help school systems develop and execute a strategy for accelerating—rather than remediating—student learning.”

July 21

Tuesday

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

  • New Information about math4life
    Presenter: math4life Team

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

  • Key Note Address by Dr. Mary Pittman from TNTP

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  • Promoting Mathematical Discourse
    Presenters: Janet Bock-Hager and Teresa Hammond

  • Facilitating Digital Number Talks (Elementary)
    Presenter: Tammy Tucker

  • Designing Learner Centered Playlists in a Blended Model
    Presenter: Derek Oldfield

  • Principles to Action Toolkits
    Presenters: Donna Landin and Cindy Burke

  • Using Assessment Resources: Introducing PEAKS, CA-CIAs, and Knowledge Clusters
    Presenters: Dr. Stacey Murrell and Terri Sappington

July 22

Wednesday

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

  • Grades 3-5 Number Talks: Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages Introduction
    Presenter: Teresa Hammond

  • Grades 6-8 Number Talks: Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages Introduction
    Presenter: Joseph Mastracci

  • Designing Learner Centered Playlists in a Blended Model (9-12)
    Presenter: Derek Oldfield

  • Mountaineer Mathematics Master Teachers: Lessons from a district pilot (6-12)
    Presenters: Joanna Burt-Kinderman, Dr. Matthew Campbell, Jennifer Nail, Kelly Barr, and Jon Webster

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

  • Self-regulated Strategy Development:  Evidence-based practices for writing and mathematics (K-5)
    Presenters: Maggie Luma and Sara Hutchinson

  • Structuring Research-Based Math Interventions for Grades K-5
    Presenter: Annie Vopal

  • Bridging with the World of CTE (6-8)
    Presenter: Steve Freshour

  • Supporting Best Practices & Providing Meaningful Feedback
    Presenter: Eva Marcum

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  • Formative Assessment (PK-5
    Presenters: Tonya Hatcher, Teresa Hammond, and Lisa Fisher

  • Facilitating Digital Number Talks (6-8)
    Presenter: Tammy Tucker

  • Personalized Courses in High School Mathematics—Applied Statistics Resources
    Presenters: Neil and Cheryl Reger

  • Paradigm Shifts to Improve Mathematics Learning: WVTSS in Action
    Panel Discussion with Wood County Schools

July 23

Thursday

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

  • Introduction to Number Talks (K-2)
    Presenter: Teresa Hammond

  • Structuring Research-Based Math Interventions for Grades 6-8
    Presenter: Annie Vopal

  • Promoting Mathematical Discourse (6-12)
    Presenter: Cindy Burke

  • Using Assessment Resources: Introducing PEAKS, CA-CIAs, and Knowledge Clusters
    Presenters: Dr. Stacey Murrell and Terri Sappington

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

  • Multiplication: Making the Connections (3-5)
    Presenter: Lynn Baker

  • The Value of Preplanning to Maximize Mathematical Discourse in Whole-Group Experiences (6-8)
    Presenter: Derek Oldfield

  • Bridging with the World of CTE (9-12)
    Presenter: Steve Freshour

  • Utilizing the SREB Modules
    Presenter: Joseph Mastracci

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  • Integrating Mathematics Standards Throughout Learning Environments (PK-2)
    Presenters: Janet Bock-Hager and Rhonda Fisher

  • The Mathematical Habits of Mind Resources
    Presenter: Joseph Mastracci

  • The Value of Preplanning to Maximize Mathematical Discourse in Whole-Group Experiences (9-12)
    Presenter: Derek Oldfield

  • It Makes Sense: Using a Multi-sensory Approach to Teaching Students with Autism to Love Mathematics
    Presenter: Dr. Jason Conaway