The 13th Annual VACMS (Virginia Council of Mathematics Specialists) Conference begins with a Game Night/Networking Event at 6 PM on Thursday, November 7th and Annual Conference and Breakout Session on Friday, November 8th at 9 AM. There will be an early check in on November 7th at 4 PM and again at 8 AM on November 8th at the Doubletree Inn in Charlottesville, VA. The address for the Doubletree Inn is: 990 Hilton Heights Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Welcome and keynote address by Dr. John Almarode begins at 9:00 on November 8, followed by morning and afternoon breakout sessions. All sessions end at 3:45.
Coaching Cycles Reimagined: Question, Collect, Build, Reflect
Strand 1: Question
As mathematics education leaders, we ask questions. Questions help us:
- Learn about our students’ homes, communities, and cultures
- Learn about our coworkers’ communities and cultures and how they inform their practices
- Center equity and evidence-based practices in the educational systems and structures we navigate
- Prioritize our time
Strand 2: Collect
As mathematics education leaders, we collect. Collections include:
- Coaching resources and plans that support us in enacting deep professional learning experiences alongside teachers
- Data to promote strength-based conversations with and among teachers and students
- Evidence-based instructional strategies including lesson plans, games, and other intentional learning experiences for students
Strand 3: Build
As mathematics education leaders, we build knowledge, resources, and school culture, to encourage:
- Equitable and humanized mathematics experiences for students
- Rich mathematical communities that evidence connections to students’ lives and cultures
- Teacher learning and experiences that promote the VDOE’s focus on the data cycle
- Invaluable learning experiences to promote deep understanding of 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning for teachers
Strand 4: Reflect
As mathematics education leaders, we constantly reflect as we:
- Network to collectively engage in the work of leading mathematics
- Come alongside teachers to evaluate what is working and what can be improved through a coaching partnership or team
- Engage with coworkers to reflect on our own biases and beliefs
- Engage students in reflecting on their own work as mathematicians
Early Bird Registration (April 28 - August 31): $135
Regular Conference Registration (September 1 - November 1): $150
Conference registration fees include the Thursday night game night and Friday conference, a continental breakfast, and lunch.
Registration to the conference will be limited to the first 300 registrants.
Registrations are not confirmed until registration fees are paid. Please send payments as soon as possible. If you have a check from your division, you may bring it with you to the conference.
Photos will be taken during the conference and participants' pictures may be used for future publications about this event.
Payments can be sent to:
VACMS Registration Coordinator,
Jamey Lovin, 101 South Robinson St. Unit 1212, Richmond VA 23220
NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED for registrants who cancel registration (a voucher for attendance at a later date will be provided instead).
