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2026 Pre-Conference Information
Be inspired from math coaches and leaders who are bringing high-quality math to life to make a difference for all students. Engage in meaningful collaboration and conversations, learn from others’ experiences, and connect with other math coaches and leaders as we kick-off the CMC-S 2026 conference.
Thursday, November 5th
12:30 -1:00pm Registration
1:00 - 1:15pm Greeting and Sponsor Address
1:15 - 2:10pm Keynote
2:20 - 3:20pm Breakout Session One
3:30 - 4:30pm Breakout Session Two
Opening Keynote: Friday, 8:30am
Dr. Crystal M. Watson
Burn the Blueprint: What Beyonce Taught Us About Designing Experience Rooted in Belonging
What if we stopped asking students to fit into mathematics and redesigned mathematics to fit the brilliance, identities, voices, and experiences they bring? This session challenges educators to create math spaces where every learner belongs.
Featured Speakers:
Jo Boaler, Christopher Danielson, Jon Dueck, Jaliyla Fraser, Pam Harris, Latrenda Knighten, Christina Lincoln-Moore, Danielle Moore, Chris Nho, Akil Parker, Deborah Peart, Greisy Winicki-Landman
Regular Session Workshops:
Friday,
10:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday,
8:30am - 3:00pm
Exhibit Hall Hours:
Friday,
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday,
8:00am -1:30pm
Leadership LUNCHEON
Diana Ceja
Friday, 12:00pm
Designing Mathematical Futures
What might the future of mathematics education look like, and what role might we play in shaping it? This leadership luncheon creates space to explore possibilities, challenge what we take for granted, and consider what designing mathematical futures might ask of us as mathematics educators.
Affiliate LUNCHEON Saturday, 11:00am
Looking to connect with passionate mathematics educators in your area?
Join this luncheon and find your county Affiliate table! Network with like-minded individuals and collaborate to build a vibrant mathematics education community in your region. Opportunity to win prizes!
**Luncheon Tickets include the meal and are available for purchase in the Registration portal:
$40 Friday Leadership Luncheon
$30 Saturday Affiliate Luncheon
Closing Keynote: Saturday, 1:30pm
Ken Shelton
Math That Matters: Context, Literacy, and AI
Puzzles have answers; real problems demand context. This keynote reframes math instructional design around authentic application, culturally relevant assessment, an expanded definition of literacy, and examines what AI means for teaching and assessing math.
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