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For the following week, across over 150 countries, millions of people will try out computer programming for the first time as part of Computer Science Education Week. Anyone can learn to code, including you!

Start your Hour of Code 

What is the Hour of Code?
The Hour of Code is an hour-long introduction to computer programming that’s both fun and free. At Khan Academy, we’ve crafted several tutorials that require no prior experience. Try one or try them all and earn badges for each tutorial you complete!

Hour of Drawing with Code: Learn to program drawings using JavaScript, one of the world's most popular programming languages, via two great options:

• Typing: keyboard-based coding (ages 10+).
• Drag-and-drop: block-based coding for those with less typing experience or on iPads/tablets (ages 8+).

Hour of Webpages: Learn to make your own webpages using the basics of HTML and CSS (ages 10+).

Hour of Databases: Learn the fundamentals of databases using SQL to create tables and query the data (ages 12+).

We’ve created these tutorials to show you how fun coding and building things can be. Now you’ll be part of creating technology, not just using it. Ready to start your Hour of Code? 

Sal
Founder of Khan Academy and lover of code

Deciphering Ratios with TI-Nspire™ Technology: Are They Fractions? 
November 3, 7:00 p.m. CST
Presenters: Michelle Rinehart, Jennifer Wilson

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Have you ever stopped to think about whether fractions and ratios are the same? The answer might surprise you. 

Designed for middle grades teachers using TI-Nspire™ technology, this webinar will introduce you to learning sequences within Building Concepts in Mathematics, an innovative program developed by TI in collaboration with thought leaders in mathematics education. 

You’ll learn how to use Building Concepts’ interactive lessons and questioning strategies, focusing on: 

• Connecting ratios and proportional relationships within and across grades six, seven and eight
• Leveraging TI-Nspire™ technology to enhance visualization in support of learning and developing concepts
• Implementing effective teaching practices to support developing concepts

You will receive a certificate of attendance, which may be eligible for professional development credit, after the webinar. 

You could win registration to the 2016 T³™ International Conference! Attend the live webinar, and you will be entered to win registration for two to the 2016 T³™ International Conference, taking place February 26-28, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (See rules.) 

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The 2016 Rosenthal Prize for Innovation in Math Teaching

Designed to recognize and promote hands-on math teaching in upper elementary and middle school classrooms, the Rosenthal Prize carries a cash award of $25,000 for the single best activity, plus up to five additional monetary awards for other innovative activities.  The winning teacher(s) will have the opportunity to share their innovative activities with educators across the country.  Click here to learn more.

- See more at: http://momath.org/rosenthal-prize/#sthash.mVi0DSaj.dpuf

Introducing AP Computer Science Principles

Launching in fall 2016, AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. In this webinar, participants will learn why and how this new course was developed, how it differs from and complements the existing AP Computer Science A course, and the ways it attracts and engages traditionally underrepresented students with essential computing tools and multidisciplinary opportunities. Participants will leave with an understanding of what it takes to bring AP Computer Science Principles to their schools, how to identify teachers for the course, and the support available for curriculum implementation, professional development, and student recruitment.

Guest:

Gregg Fleisher, chief academic officer, National Math and Science Initiatives

This webinar will be moderated by Lien Diaz, senior director, AP Computer Science, The College Board

Register now for this free live webinar.

“Just-in-Time” Activities for Your TI-84 Plus Classroom
October 20, 7:00 p.m. CST
Presenters: Ruth Casey, Stuart Moskowitz
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You’re invited to take a guided tour of 84 Activity Central, an online resource of standards-aligned lessons using TI-84 Plus technology to support mathematics instruction. 

You’ll learn how to find and use free lessons that fit the scope and sequence of your middle grades or high school mathematics curriculum to: 

• Engage students in graphing and analyzing functions, equations and data
• Enable them to visualize important mathematics concepts to deepen understanding
• Help them to make meaningful connections across multiple representations

You could win registration to the 2016 T³™ International Conference! Attend the live webinar, and you will be entered to win registration for two to the 2016 T³™ International Conference, taking place February 26-28, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (See rules.) 

Register now >

Fall Regional Conferences

Registration is still open for NCTM’s premier fall events – the 2015 Regional Conferences. This year’s theme is “Mathematics Education Meets Excellence.” The conferences will be held in the following cities:

Click on the city to visit the NCTM Regional Conference pages for complete information on programs, housing, and registration.    

Speaker Proposals for 2016 Regionals Window September 1-December 1, 2015

2016 Regional Conferences 
Phoenix | October 26–28, 2016  Philadelphia | October 31–November 2, 2016

St. Louis | November 16-18, 2016

Have an emerging leader who presented at your affiliate conference?  Consider encouraging them to submit to speak at the one of the 2016 Regional Conferences in Phoenix, Philadelphia, or St. Louis.  Call for proposals will close December 1, 2015.    

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Upcoming Webinars

Tuesday October 27^th 4:30 PM Pacific, 5:30 PM Mountain ; 6:30 PM Central ; 7:30 PM Eastern

STEM’ify Your Community: STEM for ALL and ALL for STEM presented by Carrie Chiapetta

Stamford has instituted the Stamford STEMfest which is a day of free activities centered around STEM. This festival is modeled after Ireland's Maths Week. The Stamford STEMfest goals include: 1) building an awareness about STEM for students and their parents, 2) demonstrating to students how much fun these disciplines can be, 3) showing students how these disciplines are inherent in many of the things we do every day, and 4) having students learn about the career and college opportunities in STEM. This event has been extremely successful in getting all students and the community to learn about STEM. The event is now being done in other cities around the country. Learn about this event, how it has impacted the community, and how you can get involved!

Register at http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EC51DB85894A3B

Wednesday November 3^rd 4:30 PM Pacific, 5:30 PM Mountain ; 6:30 PM Central ; 7:30 PM Eastern

Engaging Every Learner Through Hands-On Instruction presented by Sara Moore

A solid understanding of fractions is critical for student success in mathematics.  The language of fractions is precise and often confusing to learners.  Manipulative models provide a structure for helping students master the vocabulary of fractions and see the connections between whole number operations and fraction operations.  This workshop will share strategies for using manipulatives to model and build conceptual understanding of fraction operations.

Register at http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EC51DA89884E3A