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2020 Early Math Symposium

Educational News

Friday, June 26, 2020

There’s no stopping us – Math, live in your living room! 

Registration is open!

This year’s Early Math Symposium will focus on fun, creativity, and discovery while supporting the mathematical development of all young children! Please join us online Friday, June 26. Register today at: https://2020earlymathcalifornia.eventbrite.com

This year’s Symposium will feature keynotes from:

  • Dr. Doug Clements, Distinguished University of Denver Professor of Early Childhood Mathematics and STEM education  

and

  • Dr. Julie Sarama, Distinguished Professor at the University of Denver and Researcher of Young Children’s Development of Mathematical Concepts
  • Stuart J. Murphy, Visual Learning Specialist and Award-Winning Children’s Author of the MathStart Series which Integrates Reading with Math and STEM  

and 

  • Jon Dueck, Teacher Development and STEM Director for the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
  • Dr. Rachel Lambert, Faculty Member at the University of California Santa Barbara whose Interests lie in Mathematics Education, Disability Studies, and Social Justice

The symposium will debut film director Les Mayfield III’s I’m Ready family engagement math shorts: Sneak Peak here: Fluff and Fold 

Get ready for lunch recess with Mobius Mysteries Hands on Fun with the AIMS Center for Math and Science. Please have on hand: paper, scissors, tape, and a pen/pencil.

Join us for these early learning breakout sessions:

  • Math is Everywhere 
  • Effective Online Professional Learning 
  • Math and Art
  • Family Math Nights
  • Early Math for Infants and Toddlers
  • Talking with Young Children about Math
  • Bringing Language and Math Instruction Together: How best to support young dual language learners (DLLs) in their mathematical journey
  • What’s the Big Idea? Foundational math for 3- to 6-year olds
  • STEAM Installations for Home, Care Centers and Classrooms
  •  “More, More, More,” Said the Baby: How language and math work together in the thinking of infants and toddlers
  • Let’s Play and Learn Together! Games engage ALL children and families in math thinking 
  • The Math/Literature Connection

Continuing Education Hours certificates will be available after the broadcast. Be sure to check the box on your registration form.

Continuing Education Credits will be available from Fresno Pacific University. Be sure to follow the link on your registration form.

The Early Math Symposium is a professional development opportunity jointly sponsored by the California Department of Education, the California State Board of Education, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, First Five California, WestEd, the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association, the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, the AIMS Center for Math and Science, and the California Early Math Project.