The 4th Annual WI-AMTE conference will be held on Wednesday October 23 and Thursday October 24, 2024 at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, with a theme of Re-engaging in Mathematical Practices.
If you teach pre-service mathematics teachers, work with student teachers, mentor practicing teachers, or have ideas or need ideas for how to better develop and support high-quality mathematics teachers in Wisconsin, then this conference is for you!
This in-person conference will be held at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh on October 23 and 24, 2024. The conference will run from approximately 4:30 pm-9:00 pm on Wednesday October 23 (including a conference dinner) and from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Thursday October 24.
The Wednesday afternoon conference will feature invited speakers Matt Renwick (CESA 3) with a talk on Engagement of Students and Ellie Olson (CESA 3) with a talk on Positive Leadership. This will be followed by a conference dinner and a puzzle-solving contest!
Call for Presentations. The Thursday morning conference will include contributed talks focused on re-engaging students in specific mathematical practices. These contributed sessions will be organized by the CCSS Standards for Mathematical Practice as follows:
If you would like to present at the conference, you will have the opportunity to include a title and abstract for your proposal in the conference registration form. See Conference Registration Page for more details.
Conference Highlights
Our full conference program will be published on or about October 1.
Wednesday October 23: 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Plenary Address by Matt Renwick, Systems Coach, CESA 3
Rethinking Student Engagement: Five Essential Conditions for Lifelong Learning and Leadership. The concept of “engagement” is multifaceted and sometimes challenging to define. What captivates one student might leave another disengaged. In this presentation, Matt Renwick, systems coach and author, introduces a new approach to achieving student success. He outlines five essential conditions that foster not only engagement but also empower students to become lifelong learners and leaders. Participants will leave with a practical framework to help position students as architects of their own journey toward excellence.
Keynote Address by Ellie Olson, Leadership Coaching/Educator Effectiveness Coordinator, CESA 3
The Energy Bus. We will discover the power of positive energy and leadership as we delve into the principles that drive personal and professional success, inspired by Jon Gordon’s renowned book “The Energy Bus”. Buckle up as we explore the driver’s seat of your life and career, fueling your journey with passion, purpose, and unwavering positivity. Whether you’re navigating change or inspiring others, hop on board and accelerate toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.
Conference Dinner
Our conference dinner will be at a local restaurant and is included in your conference registration. Stick around for the team Puzzle-solving Contest!
Thursday October 24: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Contributed Talks
Session 1: Re-engaging in Overarching Habits of Mind (MP1 and MP6)
Session 2: Re-engaging in Reasoning and Explaining (MP2 and MP3)
Session 3: Re-engaging in Modeling and Using Tools (MP4 and MP5)
Session 4: Re-engaging in Seeing Structure and Generalizing (MP7 and MP8)
Why You Should Attend this Conference:
Whether you are a mathematics teacher or district mathematics leader, or a university mathematics teacher educator, the WI-AMTE Conference can help:
- Provide you with access to a network of district leaders, teachers, and higher education faculty interested in strengthening mathematics education
- Create a forum to discuss challenges in mathematics learning and how those challenges can be addressed through K-16 collaboration
- Connect national and statewide mathematics teacher education policy and resources to local district issues and practice in meaningful ways
Conference Registration
To register for the conference and/or submit a proposal for presentation, visit our Conference Registration Page.
Conference Links:
- Conference Registration Page
- Conference Program (to appear by October 1)
- Lodging Information (to appear by Sept 1)
- Map and Driving/Parking Directions (to appear by Sept 1)
If you have any questions…
… please contact the conference committee chair Eric Kuennen at kuennene@uwosh.edu with any questions or comments about the conference.