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2026 NCCTM Annual Fall Conference
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Thursday, November 5
 

10:00am EST

Bar Models and Breakthroughs: Leveraging Visual Representations to Make Sense of Word Problems
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Salem 3B
Unlock the power of bar modeling to transform how students think about math! Dive into the model method as a dynamic visual strategy for building problem-solving skills. Discover how bar models move learners from simple to complex problems, promote true sense-making, and reveal mathematical relationships. Explore connections across grades K-8 to cultivate mathematically proficient problem solvers.
Speakers
KR

Kelly Reigle

Union County Public Schools
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Salem 3B
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

10:00am EST

Joyful Learning Through Arts Integration
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Winston 1C
Participants will engage in arts integrated math projects and explore how to use math vocabulary as a starting point and create a sample to take back to their classroom.
Speakers
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Amy Brown

ArtSpace Charter School
MM

Melanie Meador

ArtSpace Charter School
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Winston 1C
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning

10:00am EST

Talk That Counts: Enhancing Math Discourse for Deeper Conceptual Insight
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Conference 2
How can mathematical discourse empower all learners? Together, we’ll explore practical routines that shift math conversations to students and create classrooms where discourse feels natural, safe, and accessible for everyone. Participants will experience strategies that deepen reasoning, support sense-making, and empower students to explain ideas, inquire, and engage in mathematical thinking.
Speakers
M
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Conference 2
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

10:00am EST

Using Mathematical Talk and Game Play to Support Students with Fact Fluency
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Piedmont 2
This session provides opportunities for participants to play and analyze math games and discuss how math games provide natural opportunities for discussing math concepts. Participants will play games, engage in conversations on how to leverage the games to promote students’ reasoning and discussions about mathematical ideas, and consider how to sequence the games to promote fluency.
Speakers
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Madelyn Colonnese

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Adrianne Blackwelder

K-12 Math Lead, Davie County Schools
From the elementary classroom, to supporting in-service and pre-service teachers, Adrianne brings a passion for reaching all students regardless of age or background. This same passion led Adrianne to pursue a doctorate in the area of Curriculum and Instruction. As an MTSS consultant... Read More →
DP
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Piedmont 2
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

11:10am EST

Let's Give 'Em Something to Talk About
Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Conference 2
This interactive session explores strategies to increase student discourse and engagement in math classrooms. Participants will experience structured talk routines, analyze student work, and practice facilitating meaningful discussions. The focus is on equitable participation, reasoning, and building a classroom culture where all students confidently share their thinking.
Speakers
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Jennifer Smith

2nd grade, Asheboro City Schools
KG

Kerry Garner

Asheboro City Schools
Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Conference 2
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

11:10am EST

Making Math Meaningful: Using the CRA Model & Math Tools with Purpose
Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Salem 1C
Participants will explore how the Concrete–Representational–Abstract (CRA) model builds conceptual understanding in mathematics. Through hands-on learning and collaboration, educators will experience how purposeful use of math tools, visual models, and strategies increases access, engagement, problem-solving, and equity while empowering all students to make sense of mathematics.
Speakers
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Laurie Fazio

K-5 District Math Specialist, Cabarrus County Schools
Laurie Fazio is the Elementary District Math Specialist for Cabarrus County Schools in North Carolina, bringing over 30 years of experience in education to her role. Known for her passion for mathematics education, Laurie has made significant contributions as a presenter at the National... Read More →
Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Salem 1C
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

11:10am EST

Tinker, Talk, Discover: Cuisenaire Rods Across K–8
Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Winston 1A
Tinker Together with Cuisenaire Rods! Explore how these simple tools can deepen mathematical thinking across K–8 classrooms. Experience hands-on tasks that build number sense, reveal patterns, strengthen reasoning, and connect concepts through play, exploration, and meaningful discussion.
Speakers
avatar for Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

Educational Specialist, hand2mind
I am passionate about mathematics education – especially at the elementary and middle school level.  As a previous awardee of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, Georgia Roundtable Award for Excellence in Math Teaching, as well as the Award... Read More →
Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Winston 1A
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

11:10am EST

Tinkering With Purpose: Centering Students Through Discourse, Data, and Meaningful Math
Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Piedmont 1
As North Carolina prepares for new math standards, this hands-on session invites PK–8 educators to tinker with tasks, discourse, and data-informed supports that elevate student thinking. Explore adaptive learning and inquiry-driven strategies that promote reasoning, equity, and joyful engagement in mathematics.
Speakers
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Shannon Vickers

Heinemann Content Specialist, Heinemann
Shannon Vickers is a Content Specialist at Heinemann who brings 16 years of classroom and instructional leadership experience to her work with educators. A University of Kansas graduate, she served as a teacher, instructional coach, and curriculum specialist in Houston, Texas, where... Read More →
Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Piedmont 1
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

12:20pm EST

Teaching Through Tasks Making Mathematical Practices Visible
Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
Piedmont 1
Learn how task based instruction supports Mathematical Practices in daily lessons. Explore how rich tasks, including open middle examples, can highlight multiple practices while promoting reasoning, discourse, and multiple approaches.
Speakers
RH
Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
Piedmont 1
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

12:20pm EST

The Journey to Mathematical Fluency
Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
Piedmont 3
We all want our students to be fluent mathematicians but how do we support them in reaching this goal? Join us in examining the intentionally designed progression of K-5 standards that build this journey to fluency of whole number operations and leave with tools and tasks to share with members of your learning community.
Speakers
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Daniel Greco

WCPSS/Timber Drive Elementary
LH

Lesley Holley

Instructional Math Coach, Beaufort County Schools
Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
Piedmont 3
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 3: Structure, Coherence & Mathematical Pathways

1:30pm EST

Engaging in Data Reasoning K-5
Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 1A
In this session we will explore interdisciplinary ways of incorporating data reasoning in K-5 classrooms connecting content in mathematics, science, social studies and literacy aligned with the proposed edits to the K-5 standards. Participants will engage in data reasoning activities in small groups with whole group discussions. Resources will be provided that can be used in your classrooms.
Speakers
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Laura Shelton

Marist University
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Travis Weiland

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina Charlotte
My career in education began with teaching high school mathematics in the mountains of Western North Carolina. During that time, I began working on a master's degree, which included graduate courses in statistics. I had never taken a course in statistics for my undergraduate course... Read More →
Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 1A
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

1:30pm EST

It Takes a Team: How Collaboration Transforms Math Outcomes for Students
Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 1C
Improving math outcomes takes a team. Join an administrator, math specialist, interventionist, and teacher as we share how collaboration drives student success. Participants will analyze student work, engage in PLC-style data discussions, explore intervention decisions, and collaborate on action steps while gaining practical tools and strategies they can implement immediately.
Speakers
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Codi Kent

Codi Kent, Mountain Island Charter School
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Chantal vinson

Mountain Island Charter School
SJ

Stephanie Jordan

Mountain Island Charter School
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Courtney Reyes

Mountain Island Charter School
Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 1C
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 6: Leadership for Installation, Implementation & Collective Impact

1:30pm EST

More than Answers; Building Mathematical Identity in K-5
Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 3B
Participants will explore how problem-based learning and coherent storytelling in Illustrative Mathematics classrooms build deep understanding, perseverance, and mathematical identity. Through collaborative routines and sense-making experiences, educators will examine how teaching the “why” before the “how” fosters joyful classrooms where all students see themselves as capable mathematicians.
Speakers
TS
Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 3B
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning

2:40pm EST

Abs Everyday: Daily habits and the importance of routine to teach deep foundational number sense
Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Piedmont 1
Gym rats know: Abdominal muscles recover quickly and are foundational to all other movement.
Teachers create the habits of the classroom. How do we develop deep foundational number sense that impacts virtually all of analytical thinking? What are "The Abs of arithmetic". We will present our argument for quick, engaging visual and structural daily routines that reliably build thinking over time.
Speakers
avatar for Stacy Eleczko

Stacy Eleczko

K-8 Math Consultant, Co-author of The Fire & Wire Way, Math Consultant
avatar for Valerie Faulkner

Valerie Faulkner

Educational Consultant, Retired - NC State/Wake County/DHHS/Durham County

Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Piedmont 1
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning

2:40pm EST

Building LEGO Models to Prove MathUnderstanding
Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Boardroom
Participants will experience model building to prove ideas behind math concepts such as place value, fractions, and computational skills.
Speakers
avatar for Shirley Disseler

Shirley Disseler

Professor and CEO BrickED, Catawba College and BrickEd Academy for Learning
I am the author of Brick Math Series and the CEO of BrickEd & More. I am an adjunct professor at HPU and Catawba College, where I teach math methods, design thinking for teachers, and Robotics for teachers.  If you are interested in math training, Brick Math, or field trips to BrickEd... Read More →
Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Boardroom
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

2:40pm EST

From Compliance to Curiosity: Building Productive Math Habits Through Joyful Learning
Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Winston 3B
In this interactive session, participants will experience classroom routines that build perseverance, precision, sense-making, and productive struggle while strengthening student identity and belonging.
Speakers
avatar for Olivia Monroy

Olivia Monroy

Halifax COunty Schools
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Rizal Tinaza

K-5 PEH Teacher, Halifax County Schools
avatar for Hazel Vargas

Hazel Vargas

Halifax County Schools
AP
Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Winston 3B
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning

2:40pm EST

Sharing the Mic: Power and Talk in the Math Classroom
Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Salem 3B
Most teachers want student-led talk, yet they often dominate the conversation. This session shares findings from my study of 10 educators on discourse and their instructional visions—what they believe ideally happens in a math classroom. We examine how the balance of power affects discussion. Learn to reframe your authority to empower student voices and create inclusive, talk-rich math spaces.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Chandrasekhar

Emily Chandrasekhar

UNCG
Emily is a mathematics educator and doctoral candidate with a research focus on the interplay of discourse and authority in math classrooms. Drawing on extensive experience in teaching, curriculum development, coaching, and professional development, she is excited to be part of the... Read More →
Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Salem 3B
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking
 

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