CCTM 2026 Annual Conference

11:30 — Registration
12:30 — CCTM Opening and Keynote with Zarek Drozda, Director, Data Science 4 Everyone
1:30 - 1:45 — Partner Interactions/Transitions

1:45 - 2:45 — Breakout Session A

• [Library] Bringing Data and Statistics to Life with Free Interactive Simulations, Catherine Carter, PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder
• [Room 110] Putting Data in the Driver’s Seat, Becky Ramirez, Cengage
• [Room 111] Engage, Inspire Low-Floor, High-Ceiling Activities, Lauren Moore, Great Minds
• [Room 112] Data Science & Social Studies, Joseph Kerski,
• [Room 113] Teamwork and Critical Thinking, Sharon Smith, Jump Start Bridge
• [Room 114] Leveraging Number Sense Interviews to Improve Student Outcomes, Katie Johnson, Forefront Education
• [Room 115] Data Science & Computer Science, Laura Gray,
• [Room 116] Using Math Games to Connect with Families, Shari Solem, Evans Elementary in School District 49
• [Room 117] Best Practices for Teaching Culturally Diverse Math Students, Christine Walker, Utah Valley University
• [Room 118] What We Believe; How We Teach, Donna Young, CCSD #5
• [Room 120] Fostering Student Discourse While Solving a Proportional Reasoning Mystery, Sandy Fritz, Connected Mathematics & Lab-Aids

2:45 - 3:00 — Partner Interactions/Transitions

3:00 - 4:00 — Breakout Session B

• [Library] From Isaac Newton to Florence Nightingale: Monte Carlo Simulations in the Modern Math Classroom, Arty Smith, Kent Denver School
• [Room 110] Unlocking Math Success:Brain Science, Math Talk, and Algebra Readiness, Cynthia Goodman, HMH
• [Room 111] Cracking the Code of Rigor: Challenging Students without Overwhelming Them, Jacqueline Cunningham, IXL Learning
• [Room 112] Data Science & Science, Patrick Chandler,
• [Room 114] Supporting Students with Exceptionalities in a Math Classroom, Joel Miller, CPM Educational Program
• [Room 115] Implementing Translanguaging to Support Multilingual Math Learners, Ally Lewis, Open Up Resources
• [Room 116] Gate Crashing: Removing barriers to student agency in mathematics, Abe Wallin, Colorado Mesa University
• [Room 117] Bridging Early Numeracy with the Math of Later Grades, Erin Wahler-Cleveland, Roots and Wings Math/CCD
• [Room 118] From Procedure to Purpose: Designing Conceptual Math Tasks with Real-World Impact, Manpreet Sandhu, Abraham Lincoln High School/DPS
• [Room 120] Chatter that Matters: Math is not a Spectator Sport, Melissa Lopez, Imagine Learning

4:00 - 4:30 — Thursday Closing
4:45 - 6:30 — Social Event at Jack's Bar and Grill

7:30 — Registration
8:00 — CCTM Opening and Keynote with Latrenda Knighten, President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
9:30 - 9:45 — Partner Interactions/Transitions

9:45 - 10:45 — Breakout Session C

• [Library] Math Intervention Needs a Makeover, Juliana Tapper, CollaboratEd
• [Room 110] Math in Minutes: Quick Wins with Polypad & Amplify Classroom, Kurt Salisbury, Amplify/Desmos
• [Room 111] Unlocking the Power of the TI- 84 Evo, Curtis Brown, Texas Instruments
• [Room 112] Data Science in Elementary Classrooms: Why It Matters and How to Start, Hannah Kurzweil, Data Science 4 Everyone
• [Room 114] Algebra Tiles: Building Conceptual Understanding of Expressions and Equations, Pam Chavez, CPM 2
• [Room 116] Interactive Simulations for Empowering All Math Learners, Amanda McGarry, PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder
• [Room 117] Unpacking our Beliefs: Designing Tasks that Reflect True Mathematics, Joseph Bolz, George Washington High School
• [Room 118] Using Early Number Systems to Teach Place Value, Mark Koester, MSU Denver
• [Room 120] Pattern Blocks: To Fractions and Beyond!, Casey Andree, Carnegie Learning

10:45 - 11:00 — Partner Interactions/Transitions

11:00 - 12:00 — Breakout Session D

• [Library] Create a Community of Problem Solvers with The Resources You Already Have, Mona Iehl, Chicago Math Group, MonaMath.com
• [Room 110] All Access Pass to Meaningful Math, Joy Bragg, Savvas Learning Company
• [Room 111] Building Deeper Conceptual Understanding with Real-World Investigations, Brian Duncliffe, Texas Instruments
• [Room 112] Data Tools for Middle School Classrooms, Hannah Kurzweil, Data Science 4 Everyone
• [Room 114] Understanding Fractions: Fraction Progressions and Conceptual Understanding, Kim Broker, 2Partner Mathematics Consulting
• [Room 116] Still Standing: Practical Sustainability for Math Educators, Joanie Funderburk, CCTM
• [Room 117] The Asset-Based Math Class: Using Student Strengths to Increase Engagement, Mark Kieffer, Smoky Hill High School/Cherry Creek School District
• [Room 118] All Minds on Math Workshop, Wendy Ward Hoffer, PEBC
• [Room 120] Why Not Both? Rethinking Rigor and the Reality of Teaching Secondary Mathematics, Becca Corsi-Kimble, Imagine Learning

12:00 - 1:00 — Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 — Breakout Session E

• [Library] From Complexity to Clarity: Colorado’s High School Math Standards Revised, Joanie Funderburk, Colorado High School Mathematics Standards Revision Committee
• [Room 110] Make Math Talk Happen: Real Talk for Real Classrooms, Becky Ramirez, Cengage
• [Room 111] The Power of Consistency in Math Instruction: Leaning into Routines for Impactful Teaching, Lauren Moore, Great Minds
• [Room 112] Data Science Across K-12: Building Student Engagement and Future-Ready Skills, Hannah Kurzweil, Data Science 4 Everyone
• [Room 114] Using Fractional Reasoning Screeners to Prepare Students for MS and HS Mathematics, Katie Johnson, Forefront Education
• [Room 116] Beyond Numbers: Using Picture Books to Deepen Mathematical Thinking, Gracee Liggett, Evans Elementary/D49
• [Room 117] How to Get the Most Out of NCTM, Joseph Bolz, George Washington High School and NCTM Board Member
• [Room 118] A Lab-Based Approach to Mathematics, Geoff Krall, Colorado State University
• [Room 120] That’s So 2020!, Dr. Mike Flanagan, Kiddom

2:00 - 2:15 — Partner Interactions/Transitions

2:15 - 3:15 — Breakout Session F

• [Library] Who’s Talking in Math Class? Using Instructional Routines as a Tool to Facilitate Student Understanding of Math Content and Language, Latrenda Knighten, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• [Room 110] When Struggle Gets Outsourced: Rethinking Math Tasks in the Age of AI, Kurt Salisbury, Ph.D., Amplify
• [Room 111] Best Practices For Using Technology To Truly Differentiate Math Instruction, James Zeller, IXL Learning
• [Room 112] Bring the Power of Data to HS Classrooms: Integrated Cross-Curricular Resources, Hannah Kurzweil, Data Science 4 Everyone
• [Room 114] From Trauma to Triumph: Building Rich Math Experiences Through Try-Discuss-Connect, Naneka Brathwaite, Curriculum Associates, i-Ready
• [Room 116] Colorado Math Educators Speak: Professional Learning Topics for 2026-27, Jason Cushner, Colorado Department of Education
• [Room 117] Power Pictures: Mental Images of Mathematical Reasoning, Amber Gardner, CCSD/UNC
• [Room 120] Growing Algebraic Thinkers: Helping Students Represent and Make Sense of Change, Sandy Fritz, Connected Mathematics & Lab-Aids

3:15 - 3:45 — Closing & Prizes