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  • 09/25/2022 1:28 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Defined Learning provides an open access online library of standards-aligned project-based lessons to help students meet the expectations of the standards. Each project is based on a situation in a relevant career to help students connect classroom content to career pathways. This resource if free for Connecticut educators. All you need to do is create and account and log in.

  • 09/25/2022 1:26 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The CCSU STEM faculty is asking for your help recruiting students for a program they are conducting this year called DEEP (Discover Enjoy Explore and Practice) STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics). 


    The DEEP STEM Program is an extracurricular program designed to excite high school students about careers in STEM. It is a year-long program consisting of five events in which students will have the opportunity to connect with CCSU STEM faculty and students by participating in various academic hands-on activities and events.


    This opportunity will be offered to selected students from freshman to seniors, but they must  be recommended by a teacher or counselor. Students are asked to commit to attending all 4 Saturday workshops (2 in fall, 2 in spring) as well as a weeklong workshop at the end of the school year in June.  The Saturday workshops will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and will include breakfast and lunch at no cost to the student.  The June workshop will be Monday thru Friday also from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and will also include breakfast and lunch. 


    There is a website with more informationand a link for registration here.  The attached flyer can be distributed at your school that contains additional information. 

  • 09/25/2022 1:24 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    This Summit is focused on early career pathways and effective K-12/business partnerships with an emphasis on STEM.  Both educators and employer partners are invited to attend. Please join ReadyCT, CBIA, and SVP-CT on Thursday, October 6, 2022 (8:15-11:45 AM) for an incredible opportunity to hear from leaders across industry on strategies and best practices related to our workforce challenge.

  • 09/25/2022 1:20 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Performance Matters Forum: Registration is now open for this event, which will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.  Check out the September edition of Performance Matters for more information. The first article in the newsletter is about PMF and includes a link to registration.  Registration is due October 5.

  • 06/15/2022 11:41 AM | Anonymous

    The 2022 Commissioner's Summer Math Challenge - Mathematics: Building the Foundation for Success is now live! You are encouraged to check out the Challenge website for all materials that you need to engage students in grades K-12 in mathematics over the summer. 

  • 06/15/2022 11:40 AM | Anonymous

    Plan Summer Learning Opportunities with CSDE and Defined Learning PBL


    The CSDE in partnership with Defined Learning has designed a series of informational sessions to assist with your planning efforts and use of the Defined Learning Summer PBL Backpack for a seamless summer learning experience. Whether you are new or looking to learn more about how to effectively use Defined Learning to engage students in problem based learning or to supplement your summer learning program, these timely sessions will help assure you are ready. Register using the link https://learn.definedlearning.com/ct-pl-summer-2022  to start the summer learning planning process.  Inquiries can be sent to Chief Academic Officer Irene Parisi at Irene.Parisi@ct.gov.

  • 06/15/2022 11:37 AM | Anonymous

    The Materials & Manufacturing Summer Teachers' Institute is open to all educators and educational professionals interested in STEM and Manufacturing Professional Development. It is designed to acquaint educators with real-life applications of Manufacturing and STEM. It will be held July 21st and 22nd. Please see the attached flyer for additional information and to register.


    Flyer can be found here 

  • 05/17/2022 11:41 AM | Anonymous

    Hi mathematics educators!


    1) We are announcing the final workshop of the academic year which will be a week from today. The Mathematics of Trust is about game theory, decision making, and building trust in the classroom and we envision this session as a way to incorporate a mathematical activity into establishing classroom norms in the fall. See below for registration and more information.


     5/24 Registration


    2) Our new Spotlight Educator is Sacha Kelly, a math teacher at the Academy of Arts and Sciences in New Britain and an artist that has contributed to many social justice murals in Connecticut. Read more about Sacha here!


    3) This is a reminder that the application for our *2022 Summer Stars* cohort is due May 25th (next Wednesday). Please share with your colleagues and visit our website for more information and the application form and reach out with any questions.


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    Workshop Title: The Mathematics of Trust

    Date/Time: Tuesday May 24, 6:30-8:00pm (EST)

    Presenters: Susan Budde, New Haven Public Schools; Evan Green, Common Ground High School

    Description: Data shows that Americans’ trust in each other has attenuated significantly over the last 50 years. This investigation uses game theory, functions and bivariate data analysis to shine a light on the mathematics of trust and the systems, large and small, that support or subvert trust. Through this process, students work to create practical solutions to conflict, in both personal relationships and in larger social systems, that foster greater cooperation and disincentivize selfish behavior. The lesson is intended for high school but can be adapted to middle and elementary school.

  • 05/06/2022 10:48 AM | Anonymous

    MTC 4 Social Justice 


    Summer Stars 


    They are looking to gather between 10-14 Connecticut secondary mathematics educators (grades 6-12)  for the purposes of developing more social justice math lessons and expanding our digital book and resource guide . Teachers, coaches, curriculum writers, etc. are all encouraged to apply and all participants will receive a small stipend, a T-shirt, authorship, and leadership opportunities.


    See the attached flyer and our website for more information and please contact us with any questions! The application is due by May 25.


    See the flyer here


  • 05/03/2022 8:47 AM | Anonymous

    On Wednesday evening May 11, CCLM will be holding its first in-person event since the pandemic hit all of us. And we are doing it in style with our Spring Dinner Event, featuring nationally known author-educator Dr Shelly Jones as our guest speaker. We will also be sharing an overview of the CT Mathematics Leadership Committee's Math Ed Equity Position StatementYou will enjoy an amazing dinner buffet in a beautiful setting and several opportunities to network with colleagues from around CT as well as to participate in table discussions related to the issue of equity in math education. It should be a wonderful evening for all! CCLM is subsidizing a significant portion of the cost of this event as an additional encouraging factor to encourage your participation in this special event. Please download the attached flyer, which includes the event registration link. We sincerely hope to see you there!!

The ATOMIC Mission is to ensure that every Connecticut student receives world-class education in mathematics by providing vision, leadership and support to the K-16 mathematics community and by providing every teacher of mathematics the opportunity to grow professionally.

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