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"The workshop was important in that it helped me understand where our teachers are headed, and helped my child overcome her math wall." - Parent, MEC Math Night

“I use MEC ideas to increase Algebraic understanding by my students. I found that it is a wonderful method to differentiate my classroom for both struggling students and also high cap students. Parents of high Cap students have been pleased to see that challenges are there for their students.”  - Middle School Teacher

“I want more sessions with thought provoking issues like this Math Night to reach every household and community.“  - Parent, MEC Math Night

 
 
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Supporting School Mathematics Leadership

Supporting School Mathematics Leadership conferences prepare leaders to plan and implement workshops for parents, caregivers and other stakeholders.

The Supporting School Mathematics Leadership conferences are based on the six-book workshop resource Supporting School Mathematics. Developed under the leadership of Ruth Parker and Patty Lofgren in collaboration with a team of nationally recognized experts in mathematics education, each book in the series outlines one session. Each session uses hands-on examples that help parents and caregivers and others understand what mathematics students need to know, how children learn mathematics, characteristics of mathematics classrooms that focus on teaching for understanding, and ways to help their children learn math at home.

Format One: 1 1/2-day Supporting School Mathematics Leadership Conference

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Participants watch a Supporting School Mathematics session as it is presented to parents and the public by MEC staff. They then work the following day to review the workshop, address the mathematics involved, and prepare to deliver the session for parents and teachers in their own school communities.

 

Format Two: 3-day Supporting School Mathematics Leadership Conference
To begin the conference, leadership teams attending the 3-day Supporting School Mathematics conferences observe a math night session for parents. Then, they experience four Supporting School Mathematics sessions for parents, unpack the mathematics involved, and learn about MEC’s research on working with parents and the public. Teams practice responding to frequently asked questions and also prepare a plan for working with parents in their communities. Participants each receive all six Supporting School Mathematics Presenter’s Guides.

Audience: Leaders and future leaders of sessions for parents and caregivers of students in grades K-8