Know Before You Go

The 2019 CCTM Annual Conference begins today! Here are a few tips for getting to the conference.

Transportation

(See map) The preferred way of getting to the University of Denver is to take the light rail or an RTD bus. DU is served by the E, F, and H lines. If you drive and take I-25, exit onto University Avenue and head south. Event parking is available on campus for $10 (cash only!) on Monday and Tuesday in Parking Lot L. Be prepared: the university is doing some construction near the entrance of the parking garage, so watch for signs and flaggers directing you safely into the parking structure.

Session Locations

(See map) All sessions this year are in Sturm Hall, which is located on the west side of the Campus Green. Look for CCTM signs directing you towards the building.

We’ll see you there!

CCTM News: 10 days until conference; Martin to receive Forest Fisch Award; Kane's Stronger and Clearer

Countdown! T-minus 10, 9, 8, 7…

The 2019 CCTM Annual Conference begins in 10 days! If you haven’t registered yet, you can still do so over on our conference registration page. There you can also find information about Monday’s workshops, awards, and social event, as well as the full session descriptions for both Tuesday morning and Tuesday afternoon. As a special thanks from CCTM, you can use the promo code “CCTMTHANKSYOU” to receive 20% off your registration. If you are interested in volunteering for all or part of the conference, please fill out this form so we can coordinate with you.

Cathy Martin to receive CCTM’s Forest Fisch Award

Cathy Martin presenting at the 2016 NCTM Innov8 Conference

The Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics is honored to present Dr. Cathy Martin the Forest Fisch Award. This award recognizes a Colorado mathematics leader who has made significant contributions to the community over the course of their career. Cathy has touched the lives of many, both personally and professionally, through her many years of dedication and hard work both within Denver Public Schools and across the state. Cathy has served in a number of roles for CCTM, including president, and has also served on the NCTM Board of Directors.

In addition to honoring Cathy Martin, CCTM will be recognizing our two 2019 PAEMST state finalists as well as CCTM Teaching and Leadership Award winners.

• PAEMST: Linda Cochran (St. Vrain) and Natalie Sprigg (Douglas County)

• CCTM Teaching Awards: Shelly Barnes, Sabrina Gonzales, Rachael Narcisi, Catherine Martin, and Delia Yunnen McLaughlin

• CCTM Leadership Awards: Linda Donaldson and Brock Strickland

Be sure to join us in person on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm at the ViewHouse Centennial (7101 S Clinton St, Centennial, CO 80112) to celebrate Cathy and our other award winners with food, beverage, and socializing. The event is at no cost to attendees, so please come and bring your friends and colleagues.

New in the CMT: Dylan Kane’s Stronger & Clearer Each Time

If you haven’t caught on to the power of instructional routines (or even if you have), get on over to the CMT Journal for our most recent article, “Adapting an Instructional Routine: Stronger & Clearer Each Time” by Dylan Kane, a teacher in Leadville.

Only Two More Days to Get a Discounted Conference Rate!

Act now, because after June 29th the cost to register for the 2019 CCTM Annual Conference jumps from $119 to $139! That amount covers all of Tuesday’s activities, including:

• Max Ray-Riek’s keynote, “Learning through Listening”

• A two-hour morning session from Sara Berger and Sathya Wandzek of PEBC

• Session 1 speakers including Mike Busch (US Math Recovery Council), Sandra Fritz (University of Colorado Denver), Melissa Boston (Duquesne University), Rio Garmane (Denver Public Schools), and Mary Pittman (The New Teacher Project)

• Session 2 speakers including Megan Kirkwood and Carla Alejos (Front Range CC), Lisa Bejarano (Desmos), and Brette Garner (University of Denver)

• Session 3 speakers including Raymond Johnson (CDE), Mark Miller (Cheyenne Mountain School District), Scott Burke and Suzanne Sundbye (Jeffco), Lizzy Skousen (Illustrative Mathematics), and Jamie Levi (Summit School District)

• Session 4 speakers including Cathy Martin (DPS), Geoff Krall (New Tech Network), Jeff Bush (CU Boulder), Felicia Casto (Mesa County Valley 51), and Dylan Kane (High Mountain Institute)

The whole schedule at-a-glance for Tuesday’s sessions is available now, and don’t forget that Monday’s schedule includes workshops from Sara VanDerWerf and Melissa Boston, as well as an awards ceremony and a social event. Register before June 29th to get the best rates!