Author: Eric Kuennen

Are you dedicated to NCTM’s Vision that “each and every student has access to the highest quality mathematics teaching and learning”? Do you wish that you had a network of colleagues to discuss your work as a math coach, math leader, or math educator, as you partner with other teachers to carry out this vision? 

If this is a topic you are interested in exploring, we invite you to our Dynamic Discussion Series on Mathematics Coaching to Strengthen Content Knowledge, Pedagogical Practice, and Beliefs. 

We will be revisiting and continuing the discussion we had at the WMC Conference on the 8 shifts that support learning opportunities. The discussions will explore mathematics coaching from three angles: coaching to strengthen mathematics content knowledge, coaching to change instructional practice, and coaching to develop beliefs and a common vision that supports student success. While coaching is a model for these goals, we welcome all mathematics educators who are interested in exploring this topic.

Facilitators:
Erin Edgington (UW-Platteville)
Matt Chedister (UW La Crosse)
Lynn Schaal (New London Schools)

To sign up: https://forms.gle/d6BeGSUDm3bycAu26

Format: Online (We will send you a Zoom Link after you sign up on theGoogle Form)

Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm CST on the following Tuesdays:

September 20 Shift 1:From stating-a-standard toward communicating expectations for learning)

October 18 Shift 2: From routine tasks toward reasoning tasks, and Shift 3: From teaching about representations toward teaching through representations

November 15 Shift 4: From show-and-tell toward share-and-compare

January 17 Shift 5: From questions that seek expected answers toward questions that illuminate and deepen student understanding, and Shift 6: From teaching so that students replicate procedures toward teaching so that students select efficient strategies.

February 21 Shift 7: From mathematics-made-easy toward mathematic-takes-time, and Shift 8: From looking at correct answers toward looking for students’ thinking.

March 21: Jigsaw Activities and Goals Moving Forward

You needn’t be a WI-AMTE member to join these dynamic discussions. You also needn’t attend all of the discussions in the series. Join us when you can. All are welcome!

It is once again time for nominations for the WI-AMTE Board of Directors! Please nominate someone else or yourself by completing this online nomination form by September 6, 2022.

The board is entertaining nominations this year for two positions with a 3-year term (running October 2022 to October 2025).

Serving on the WI-AMTE board involves a three-year commitment to participate in monthly electronic meetings and the business meeting at the annual WI-AMTE conference. The main role of the board is to provide guidance for decisions related to direction for the organization.

This past year was an exciting one for WI-AMTE. We held our very first WI-AMTE Annual Conference with the theme of reigniting math teacher education in Wisconsin, a Dynamic Discussion of Mathematics on the topic of mentoring, a statewide Book Study on invigorating high school mathematics, and a series of special sessions at the Wisconsin Mathematics Council conference in Green Lake.

This year we plan to build on this momentum with a goal of fostering strong partnerships between higher education and K-12 schools. We’d love to have your voice as a part of the process! We are particularly seeking nominees who are enthusiastic about WI-AMTE and interested in seeing the organization grow, and those that contribute a K-12 perspective to the board, such as K-12 math teachers, coaches and coordinators. 

Please nominate someone else or yourself by completing the following form: https://forms.office.com/r/jc1rY9W5AP

All nominees will be contacted to confirm their nomination, asked to provide a picture of themselves, and submit a short description (max 200 word) of their interests and qualifications.

Information about nominees will be posted on our website and publicized to the membership by Sept 26.

The elections will be held electronically starting Sept 26 with the results announced at the business meeting at the WI-AMTE Annual Conference on Oct 26.

We look forward to receiving your nominations!

“Mathematics Coaching to Strengthen Content Knowledge, Pedagogical Practices, and Beliefs”, led by Erin Edgington, UW Platteville: Slides (pdf file).

“Building A Robust Pipeline – Recruiting and Retaining Teacher Candidates”, led by Eric Kuennen, UW Oshkosh: Slides (pdf file).

“From Quick Fixes to Learning Together: Mentoring New Teachers”, led by Lynn School, New London Middle School: Slides (pdf file).

Join us again for a fast-paced sixty minutes of sharing and discussion on Thursday, March 31st at 7:00 pm. Our discussion will focus on mentoring pre-service teachers in the development of best practice instructional strategies. This discussion will inspire and empower in-service teachers as they mentor and guide pre-service teachers in their development of best practices.

Sign up for this discussion at the following link by March 24th. https://forms.gle/dUyCuHQkBwq7CLgn9