2026 NCCTM Annual Fall Conference: Full Schedule

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10:00am EST

Mathematics Narratives: How your math identity impacts your teaching and learning?

Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST

This session focuses on the power of Mathematics Narratives for preparing pre-service teachers. The session will describe how writing a mathematics identity can transform a person’s narrative regarding mathematics. The purpose of this session is to demonstrate that with positive math narratives, students begin to see themselves as mathematicians (capable of doing and being successful in math).

Speakers

Tyrette Carter

North Carolina A&T State University

Javiar Grady

North Carolina A&T State University

Maliyah Hill

North Carolina A&T State University

Symone Smith

North Carolina A&T State University

Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
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University, Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning

11:10am EST

Clarifying Chatter

Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST

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Are students thinking deeply and seeing important connections beyond the problem in front of them? This session will focus on developing skills to write/find problems, which go beyond procedures and fluency and should get students talking about mathematics. Examples from a variety of 9-12 topics will generate opportunities for good discussions around content and pedagogy, alike.

Speakers

Tina Starling

Assistant Professor, Meredith College

Tina teaches Math, Stats, and Math Methods courses at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. She enjoys helping students go beyond memorization, and she believes technology and discourse are great tools for math instruction.

Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
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Secondary High (9-12), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

12:20pm EST

Fun Examples of Data Visualization and Modeling with R and RStudio

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST

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Participants can engage with two real data sets (one on penguins and another on a well-known cartoon) using RStudio (free, cloud-based) as we create visualizations that help us learn about the data, note patterns, ask questions, make inferences, and explore models together. Participants' suggestions and questions will guide the presentation.

Speakers

Erin McNelis

Associate Professor of Mathematics, Western Carolina University

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
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Secondary High (9-12), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

1:30pm EST

From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Reimagining Your School Through the NC STEM Schools Progress Rubric

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

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Explore the NC STEM Schools Progress Rubric as a powerful tool for continuous school improvement. Participants will learn to use this rubric as a roadmap to envision and develop high-quality STEM programs. School leaders will gain practical insights to define STEM education and guide school growth. Designed for K–12 educators and administrators, this session supports any stage of the STEM journey.

Speakers

Howard Ginsburg

K-12 Integrative STEM Specialist, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Howard Ginsburg is the K-12 Integrative STEM Specialist for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Since joining NCDPI in 2018, Howard has developed and continues to deliver professional development for teachers, principals, and district leaders to support STEM implementation... Read More →

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
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All (K-12), Strand 6: Leadership for Installation, Implementation & Collective Impact

2:40pm EST

Building LEGO Models to Prove MathUnderstanding

Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST

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Participants will experience model building to prove ideas behind math concepts such as place value, fractions, and computational skills.

Speakers

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
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Elementary (K-5), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

10:00am EST

11:10am EST

12:20pm EST

1:30pm EST

2:40pm EST

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