TODOS 2016 Ensuring Equity and Excellence in Mathematics for ALL | Page 18

Friday, June 24, 2016 9:00-11:00 Impact Sessions Parents as Partners in Ensuring Equity and Excellence in Mathematics for ALL Marta Civil & José María Menéndez K-12, General Grande Ballroom B In this session we will share some of the activities that we have used in our work with Latina/o parents and discuss some findings from research on parental engagement in ! mathematics. Our goals are: 1) to show how we can collaborate with parents in Marta Civil meaningful ways, as partners in the teaching and learning of mathematics; 2) to provide practical suggestions to help bridge the home-school gap, particularly when working with diverse students; and 3) to share what we have learned from listening to parents, in particular in two areas—valorization of knowledge and language and mathematics. [email protected] ! Connecting the Mathematical Practices and Academic Language for Els Judit Moschkovich & Bill Zahner K-12, General José María Menéndez How can mathematics teachers best meet the needs of linguistically diverse students and English Learners? We will use two case studies to present a framework for connecting the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice with principles for teaching Academic Language in classes with English Learners. After a short introduction to the framework, participants will have the opportunity to examine mathematical tasks using a focus on fostering Academic Language and developing Mathematical Practices with ELs. [email protected] Grande Ballroom C ! ! Judit Moschkovich Bill Zahner “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi “Change begins with me.” TODOS 2016 !18