2026 NCCTM Annual Fall Conference: Full Schedule

For all information about the Fall Conference visit the NCCTM Conference Webpage <click here>.

8:30am EST

Thursday November 5, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EST

In a data-driven world, we need to provide opportunities for students to build critical skills and processes to learn about their world through data—and NC is responding! The revised NC K-12 Mathematics Standards include a stronger emphasis on building critical data and chance skills and understandings. In the session, examples will be shared for how to bring rich data experiences into your K-12 math classrooms to get your students “doing data.” Get ready to be immersed with real world data and learn about resources for teaching with data. Together we will learn more about how
to immerse our students in opportunities to see their world through data.

Speakers

Hollylynne Lee

Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Education, North Carolina State University

Dr.Hollylynne Lee has been at NC State since 2000 and began her career as a math teacher
in Dare County, NC. She is now a Distinguished University Professor of Mathematics and
Statistics Education in the STEM Education department at NC State University. Her interests
include teachin... Read More →

Thursday November 5, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EST
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12:20pm EST

Exploring the newly revised K-8 North Carolina Mathematics Standards

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

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This session will provide an opportunity for participants to explore the newly revised K-8 Mathematics standards through the lens of progressions and mathematical and statistical practices. The newly revised K-8 Mathematics standards and timelines for installation and implementation will be shared and discussed.

Speakers

Stephanie Fiocca

NCDPI

Tammy Lackey

K-8 Math Consultant, NC DPI

Tammy Lackey is a 6-12 Math Consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Jennifer Parker

K-5 Math Consultant, NC DPI, NC DPI

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
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All (K-12), Strand 3: Structure, Coherence & Mathematical Pathways

1:30pm EST

NC2ML Feedback Gathering Session

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

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Come hear updates from the North Carolina Collaborative for Mathematics Learning (NC2ML). In this session, we will seek input from educators and educational leaders to determine next steps for supporting high quality math instruction, particularly in light of the Revised K12 Math Standards. Topics include supporting data science instruction and revising existing resources, such as instructional frameworks.

Speakers

NC2ML

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
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All (K-12), Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning

4:00pm EST

Awards Cermony

Thursday November 5, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST

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Come join us as we celebrate our 2026 award winners and share news and updates from NCCTM.

Thursday November 5, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
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9:50am EST

Make it Make Sense

Friday November 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EST

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Participants will engage in hands-on math tasks, visual modeling, and collaborative discussions to experience sense-making in action. They will analyze misconceptions, explore conceptual strategies, and apply the Why Protocol through reflection and small-group problem-solving, leaving with practical tools for immediate classroom use

Speakers

James O'Neal

Mastery For All

Friday November 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EST
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Secondary All (6-12), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

11:00am EST

Students Love a Challenge: Game On!

Friday November 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EST

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Discover how to boost engagement and deepen mathematical thinking through purposeful games in K–5 classrooms. This session explores strategies for using games to build fluency, problem-solving, and collaboration—turning practice into meaningful, motivating learning experiences for all students.

Speakers

Shawn Miller

DC Virgo Preparatory Academy -UNCW Lab School

Friday November 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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Elementary (K-5), Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning

12:10pm EST

Developing Thinking Classrooms: K-12 Strategies that Empower Student Agency

Friday November 6, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EST

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From Peter Liljedahl’s groundbreaking research in Building Thinking Classrooms. Experience how to create rich thinking tasks, implement random groups to foster collaborative equity and transform classroom discourse through vertical non-permanent surfaces. Collaborate, unpack the structural shifts of a thinking environment, and walk away with immediate tools to build mathematical identity

Speakers

Madison Burris

Friday November 6, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EST
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All (K-12), Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning

2:30pm EST

Ignite! A New Experience!

Friday November 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST

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Ignite Speakers announced soon!

Speakers

James O'Neal

Mastery For All

Emily Hare

PK-12 Mathematics Director, Guilford County Schools

Emily Hare is the Director of Mathematics for Guilford County Schools. Previous to reconnecting with K-12 public schools she worked as a full-time Research Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, teaching pre-service teachers, providing professional learning for... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
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