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2026 NCCTM Annual Fall Conference
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Thursday, November 5
 

10:00am EST

NCCAT Micro badge: Number Talks
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Salem 3A
Participants will learn basics of a number talk and how to introduce them to students. They will experience both a number talk and a number string, considering advantages for both and how they both build fluency and number sense.
Speakers
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Nathan Arvey

Buncombe County Schools
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Elizabeth Harwell

Math Coach, Buncombe County Schools
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Salem 3A
  Secondary All (6-12), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

11:10am EST

Strategic Use of Children’s Written Work to Support Teacher Learning
Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Salem 3A
When leading professional learning, children's written work can fuel powerful teacher conversations. But what makes certain strategies and discussion prompts helpful for teacher learning? In this hands-on session, we will explore these issues with children’s strategies for fraction story problems, but the ideas should apply to any math content. You will leave with ready-to-use ideas and samples!
Speakers
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Katie Collins

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Vicki Jacobs

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Thursday November 5, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm EST
Salem 3A
  School or district-based coaches and/or leaders, Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking

12:20pm EST

Using Data and Visuals to Teach Math, Money, and the Economy!
Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
Salem 3A
Bring math to life with real-world data. Explore how FRED and other free resources can help students analyze trends, interpret graphs, make predictions, and apply mathematical reasoning to economic and personal finance topics. Participants will leave with engaging activities, ready-to-use lessons, and practical strategies that strengthen data literacy and critical thinking.
Speakers
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Amber Thomas

North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE)
Thursday November 5, 2026 12:20pm - 1:20pm EST
Salem 3A
  All (K-12), Strand 5: Data Science, Technology & K–12 Pathways

1:30pm EST

Sort of Rational: Supporting Students in Making Sense of Rational Functions
Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 3A
Do rational functions make your students irrational? This interactive session will explore strategies to help students move beyond memorizing rules to developing a deeper conceptual understanding of the behavior of rational functions by connecting representations. We will share instructional resources designed to promote sense-making and make rational functions more accessible for all learners.
Speakers
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Barbara Kuehl

UCTM Past President, Open Up Resources/ Mathematics Vision Project

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 3A
  Secondary High (9-12), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

2:40pm EST

From Scraps to Solutions: The Hidden Math in Loose Parts
Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Salem 3A
Discover how recycled and found objects transform math learning. Explore how loose parts foster a low-pressure learning environment, concrete thinking, problem-solving, and natural differentiation. Learn practical strategies to make math more accessible, inclusive, and engaging—while maximizing learning with minimal cost. Leave with actionable ideas and inspiration to immediately implement.
Speakers
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Amanda McEwen

Woodland Heights Elementary School
I graduated from UNCC in December 2010. Since graduation, I have taught Pre-K, TK, Kindergarten (6 years) and 1st (1 year). I have studied the social and emotional development of a child, the sociology of families and really focused of building relationships with students and their... Read More →
Thursday November 5, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Salem 3A
  Elementary Early (K-2), Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning
 
Friday, November 6
 

9:50am EST

Take your time back: Learn how to teach any AI chatbot to make your class materials in minutes
Friday November 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EST
Salem 3A
Learn how to capture your preferred layout and structure for class materials and teach it to any AI chatbot. By creating a portable, reusable style guide, you can instantly generate new, customized worksheets or quizzes with a single prompt. This flips preparation time from hours to minutes, ensuring every piece of material reflects your professional quality and saving you significant time.
Speakers
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Danial Nijhout-Rowe

Computer Science Instructor, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
Friday November 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EST
Salem 3A
  Secondary Middle (6-8), No Strand: Proposals that do not align to any of the above strands are still welcome.

11:00am EST

Connecting, Empowering, and Preparing Through Co-Teaching
Friday November 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Salem 3A
This session shares a school’s journey to improve outcomes for diverse learners through strong collaboration among district, school, and teachers. Presenters will highlight practical tools for scheduling, co-teaching, and professional development supporting general and special education teachers.
Speakers
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Heather Freeman

Wilkes Central High, Wilkes Co Schools
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Wendy Gordon

EC teacher, Wilkes Central High, Wilkes Co Schools
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Hannah Reece

Wilkes Central High, Wilkes Co
Friday November 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Salem 3A
  Secondary High (9-12), Strand 4: Productive Habits, Identity & Joyful Learning

12:10pm EST

Making Math Visible: Using C-R-A as a Hands-On Pathway to Deepen Mathematical Reasoning
Friday November 6, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EST
Salem 3A
Explore how the Concrete–Representational–Abstract (C-R-A) framework helps students build deep mathematical understanding through hands-on exploration, visual models, and symbolic reasoning. Participants will engage in grade-band tasks while exploring strategies that promote reasoning, discourse, equitable access, and meaningful student thinking in mathematics.
Speakers
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Marcie Boutin

Sandy Grove Elementary School, Hoke County Schools, Raeford, NC

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Nadia Bennett

Don Steed Elementary, Hoke County Schools, Raeford, NC
Friday November 6, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EST
Salem 3A
  Elementary (K-5), Strand 1: Modeling, Representations & Tinkering

1:20pm EST

Beyond Turn & Talk: Real Math Discourse That Actually Works
Friday November 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 3A
Teachers will actively engage in structured math discourse routines as learners and hear from veteran classroom teachers who regularly use these routines in their classrooms. Participants will be immersed in the Math Language Routines (MLRs) and the materials created by the North Carolina Collaborative for Mathematics Learning (NC2ML) to adapt routines for their own classrooms for immediate use.
Speakers
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Laura Tadder

Brunswick County Schools
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Bailey Hall

Brunswick County Schools
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Cathie Poulin

West Brunswick County High School
Friday November 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 3A
  Secondary All (6-12), Strand 2: Reasoning, Discourse & Student Thinking
 

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