US Math Recovery Council® 2019 National Conference
Charting a Course for Math Recovery® Teaching & Learning
Join us at the OMNI Providence Hotel
in Providence, Rhode Island
November 18 - 21, 2019
Registration Closed November 1
Call the office (952) 491-9856 or
email lisaj@mathrecovery.org to determine availability.
Highlighted Speakers
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Dr. Anderson Norton
Kurt Kinsey, M.Ed & Petey MacCarty, M.Ed
Mike Flynn
Kristin Frang
Dr. Hilary Kreisberg
Dr. Thi Le Tran
Registration
How To Register:
- Sign into your Math Recovery account
- Don't have an account? No problem! Create a free account
- Select days you will be attending the conference. Your conference day options are:
- Pre-Conference (Nov 18) - Full Day | Must attend full 2-day conference to register for pre-conference
- Pre-Conference (Nov 18) - Half Day | Must attend full 2-day conference to register for pre-conference
- Conference (Nov 19 - 20) - Two Days
- Conference (Nov 19 or Nov 20) - Single Day
- Leadership Summit (Nov 21) - Current Champions and Leaders receive complimentary registration for Leadership Summit with 2-day conference attendance.
- Fill in Attendee details such as Name, Contact Details, and Dietary Needs
- Billing Information and Payment
- Click Register Now
Questions about registering? Contact lisaj@mathrecovery.org
Make The Case To Attend
Attending the US Math Recovery® Conference provides valuable professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and help build a collegial support system. To aid in the discussion with your administrator, please feel free to utilize the Talking Points document below to support your request for conference attendance. Additionally, the second page includes a request letter which can be copied and personalized.
Download the Document
Wondering What to Expect?
Gather together with over 200 educators to connect, learn, and ignite passion with Math Recovery®!
40+ Speakers | Instructional Activity Showcase | Author Book Signing | Explore Providence Activities
See video clip of last year's keynotes. The annual conference provides awareness, support and continuing education for those striving to transform numeracy education to ensure all students have access to high quality mathematics instruction. View full Keynotes from 2018.
Conference attendees and presenters gather together from across the US and other nations to learn, share, connect and build strong collegial networks of support. It is a great place to ask questions and engage in fostering the further development of mathematics instruction that meets the needs of each student.
Bring your own video clips, there will be opportunities to share with other Math Recovery members during the conference.
Activities
Tuesday FUN Night at Dave & Buster’s!
EAT! DRINK! PLAY!
Tue, November 19, 2019
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
$23.33 (after tax)
Join us at Dave & Buster’s at the Providence Place Mall, accessible from the conference hotel by Skyway, for some light refreshments and snacks. Enjoy the company of your peers, relax in our showroom or experience the midway which features over 150 state of the art arcade games.
Cost of the ticket includes:
Nacho Bar: Build your own style nacho station including fresh tortilla chips, spicy ground beef, melted queso, black beans, jalapeños, tomatoes, lettuce, fresh guacamole and sour cream
Salad Bar: Build your own style salad station including fresh romaine and green leaf lettuces, grilled chicken, diced garden vegetables, bacon bits, bleu cheese crumbles, served with your choice of dressing
Unlimited Soda, Tea and Coffee
Alcohol and game cards purchased separately.
Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the most items? #MRHunt
Tuesday November 19 - Wednesday, November 20
FREE
We’ve compiled a list of 50 things to see and experience near the conference site. Find items around the conference and snap a picture. Tweet your pictures using the hashtags #MRHunt #MRCon - the more times you find and tweet, the more chances you have to win a prize!
Fun Run
Hosted by: Rhode Runner
https://www.rhoderunner.com
Interested in going for a run during the conference with your peers and Rhode Island locals?
Join the Rhode Runner club on Wednesday, November 20 at 6pm.
Pick your distance. Pick your pace. When you run with this group, everyone is supported no matter the pace. Conference attendees receive 10% off in their store.
Run starts at the Rhode Runner Inc. store:
657 N Main St
Providence, RI 02906
What People Are Saying
4.7 out of 5 rating on the overall quality of the 2018 conference
Wow! This was my 4th conference and it was THE BEST by far! Every session was powerful and meaningful and gave me something to take away, think about and deepen my practice. I’ve been in a bit of a rut... things getting a bit mundane, people hearing the same message from me. Wow, I’m revived and energized and ready to make some changes in my daily practices and in what I do with my teachers. Sooooo excited! Thank you for each and every little detail you included to make this a powerful week!
4.7 out of 5 rating on the overall quality of the 2018 conference
This conference rejuvenates my passion for math, AVMR, MRIS, for my profession. Thank you for all your hard work in putting this conference together. I am excited for the direction that Math Recovery is going. It is always great to network with folks from other places.
4.7 out of 5 rating on the overall quality of the 2018 conference
This was the best math conference I have been to. The knowledge, expertise, and passion of the presenters was unmatched! Location, food, and overall atmosphere of the conference was wonderful. Math Recovery personnel as well as attendees are so friendly!
4.7 out of 5 rating on the overall quality of the 2018 conference
I left with so much new knowledge, enthusiasm for my job, network ties, and thanksgiving for all MR does! I also really appreciate your making pptx, handouts, etc. available to us after the conference! I love how accessible all the MR experts are to us. They all speak from direct experience out in the field and their passion is amazing and contagious! The conference just gets better and better every year! Thank you SO much!!!
4.7 out of 5 rating on the overall quality of the 2018 conference
My head hurt from the amount of information I was able to walk away with. I continue to feel supported in my growth from each Math Recovery community member, not only from my state colleagues but also from Math Recovery staff. I would like to go to the conference in 2019. Thank you!
Travel & Logistics
November 18-21, 2019
Omni Providence Hotel
Book your guest room at the Omni Providence Hotel and receive the special group rate of $159.00. You may also call 1-800-952-6646 or the OMNI Providence Hotel directly at 404-952-6656 and mention the US Math Recovery Council® Conference. Special Conference rates expire on October 15th at 5:00 p.m. ET. Go to Travel FAQs below to find airport, shuttle and other transportation details.
Green Airport (PVD)
Fly into Rhode Island.
Distance: 9.9 miles to the Downtown Area
Logan Airport (BOS)
Fly into Massachusetts.
Distance: approximately 49 miles north of Providence
Rail Service
Travel by rail.
Providence is located on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., New York City and Boston.
Address
One West Exchange Street
Providence, RI 02903
Keynote Speakers
Charting a Course for Math Recovery® Teaching & Learning!
Dr. Anderson Norton
Dr. Anderson Norton is a professor of mathematics education in the Department of Mathematics at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on building psychological models of students' mathematical development. For his efforts to communicate research implications for teaching, he was awarded the 2013 Early Career Award from the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. Dr. Norton is the author of numerous articles, book chapters, and co-author of Developing Fractions Knowledge (2016), part of the Math Recovery® book series published by SAGE/Corwin Publishers. Recently his work has focused on the development of apps to support proficiency of fractions schemes and operations, and the application of neuroscience and cognitive science to math education. Dr. Norton's research continues to support the mission of the US Math Recovery Council®.
Speaking Schedule:
- Pre-Conference: Monday, Nov. 18 at 12:30 p.m.
- Keynote: Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 8:45 a.m.
- Session: Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 12:45 p.m.
Kurt Kinsey
Kurt Kinsey is the Program Manager for the US Math Recovery Council®. With a B.S. and M.Ed. in mathematics education, his teaching background includes secondary mathematics, mathematics intervention at the early and middle levels, and teacher in-service and graduate-level coursework. Kurt is a founding member of the US Math Recovery Council® (USMRC). He has served on the USMRC Board of Directors, worked as a member of the USMRC Instructional Strategy Group, and as faculty for USMRC Summer Institutes. Kurt has been a presenter at numerous state, national, and international conferences. He is a co-author of the Add+VantageMR® professional development program and a contributing author for the Math Recovery® Intervention Specialist (MRIS) and MR Leadership courses. Collaborative projects have included the development of the AVMR Fractions course and, currently revisions to the Math Recovery® Specialist course and the development of performance support resources for the Math Recovery® community.
Speaking Schedule:
- Session: Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 10:30 a.m.
- Session: Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m.
- Keynote: Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m.
Petey MacCarty
Lucinda "Petey" MacCarty, M.Ed. has been a part of Math Recovery® since 1997. It is a journey that began in search of interventions, and eventually led to helping establish the US Math Recovery Council®, further develop the professional development courses, contribute to the Math Recovery® series of books, and co-author Add+VantageMR. Her journey continues today through supporting the continued growth and expansion of the organization. US Math Recovery® is a passion, both the professional development and the people, because of its positive impacts on children, families, teachers, and school systems.
Featured Speakers
Charting a Course for Math Recovery® Teaching & Learning!
Mike Flynn
Mike Flynn is the director of Mathematics Leadership Programs at Mount Holyoke College, where he runs the Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics program and leads a wide variety of professional learning opportunities for teachers, teacher-leaders, coaches, administrators, and staff-developers. This work connects him with educators from around the world who are interested in advancing the learning and teaching of mathematics. Mike is also the author of Beyond Answers: Exploring Mathematical Practices with Young Children. Prior to this work Mike taught second grade at the William E. Norris Elementary School in Southampton, MA for 14 years. He was named the Massachusetts Teacher of the Year in 2008 and was a 2010 recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching. He tweets at @MikeFlynn55.
Speaking Schedule:
- Session: Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 10:30 a.m.
- Session: Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 2:15 p.m.
Kristin Frang
Kristin Frang has been in education for over 20 years. During that time, she has taught middle and high school mathematics. She currently works for a county resource center as a K-12 mathematics consultant to 11 public schools and various private and charter districts. As a consultant she provides professional learning to teachers of mathematics across all grade levels, in-district consulting services around systems, assessment and data, curriculum adoption and support, classroom instruction and develop and coach district math coaches and coach teams of teachers. She has also served as an editor of two columns in NCTM's Mathematics Teacher titled 'Projects' (2003-2007) and 'Classy Tips' (2000-2003), is a regular presenter at state and national conferences, served on a board of directors for the Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers and written and directed multiple state and federal grants totaling approximately 3.5 million dollars. Her Math Recovery® journey begin in 2012 and her certifications include Add+VantageMR® Course 1, Course 2 and Fractions as well as Math Recovery® Intervention Specialist, Math Recovery® Leader, Add+VantageMR® Champion and Fractions Champion.
Speaking Schedule:
- Session: Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Hilary Kreisberg
Dr. Hilary Kreisberg is the Director of the Center for Mathematics Achievement at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA and an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education. Hilary is the President of the Boston Area Mathematics Specialists organization, a Certified U.S. Math Recovery® Intervention Specialist, a Global Math Project Ambassador, a reviewer for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) journals, and a national and international speaker. Her website is lesley.edu/center/math-achievement. Twitter: @Dr_Kreisberg.
Speaking Schedule:
- Session: Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 12:45 p.m.
- Session: Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 9:00 a.m.
Dr. Thi Le Tran
Dr. Thi Le Tran holds a Bachelor's degree in mathematics from Quy Nhon University, Vietnam, a Master's degree in Science and Technology Education (Mathematics) from la Trobe University, Australia, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in mathematics education from Southern Cross University, Australia. She has been a contracted academic at Southern Cross University since 2011 where her work includes teaching and research in the School of Education. For most of her professional career to date, she has been an active contributor to Initial Teacher Education. Her PhD program was also entirely concerned with the professional development needs of teachers, focusing on identifying and illuminating the key elements in intensive, one-to-one instruction in whole number arithmetic.
Speaking Schedule:
- Session: Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 2:15 p.m.
- Session: Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Full 2018 Keynote Videos
Dimensions of Mathematization: Map and Compass for Responsive Teaching
David Ellemore-Collins
Learning Progressions K-2: Charting Paths Through Early Number
Dr. Bob Wright
FAQs
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Registration
Please click here to see a table listing all registration rates.
If a group needs to pay together please put the same PO number in the Purchase Order field during the payment section. If a third party registers for you, please make sure they fill in the conference attendees information and not their own.
You may also receive a discount by sharing your wealth of knowledge and talent by speaking at the conference or presenting at the IAS. Speaker/presenter proposals will be available in early February with a deadline to submit in April. Check back to apply for this discount.
Sessions & Offerings
Pre-conference sessions allow participants to choose either a full-day or half-day experience focusing on important topics within the Math Recovery® community. Sessions are facilitated by experienced and knowledgeable US Math Recovery Council® staff and members. A half-day afternoon session regarding implementation, followed by an awareness session, is offered at no charge for those interested in learning about Math Recovery® professional development.
Travel
- The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Providence Amtrak Station
- The hotel concierge can arrange car rental, limousine or town car service
- The hotel is a 15–20 minute drive (10 miles) from T.F. Green Airport
- Providence Station – .12 miles
- Martha's Vineyard Port – 10 miles
- Logan International Airport (Boston) – 50 miles
- Self-parking is available at the Rhode Island Convention Center Garage next to hotel; rates may vary
- The current overnight valet parking rate is $32.00 per car. The current event valet parking rate is $16.00 per car.
- Warwick's Green Airport (PVD), Providence, RI: 10 minutes away; https://www.goprovidence.com/math-recovery/getting-here/green-airport-pvd/
- Logan Airport (BOS), Boston, MA: 49 minutes away; https://www.goprovidence.com/math-recovery/getting-here/logan-airport-bos/
- Train Service from Logan Airport: https://www.mbta.com/
- Rail Service, Amtrack: https://www.goprovidence.com/math-recovery/getting-here/rail-service/
- Providence Convention & Visitor Bureau: https://www.goprovidence.com/math-recovery/
