Math Leaders Network

24-25 Math Leaders Network by Learning Services

Have you ever felt that there must be a better way than a prescriptive special-ed approach to teaching mathematics to students with a disability? Humanizing Disability in Mathematics Education: Forging New Paths is about enhancing the practices of mathematics teachers by extending the concepts of access, equity, and empowerment to include students living with all types of disabilities. These students are rarely thought of as mathematics doers and thinkers, and so are seldom offered opportunities to engage in mathematics in meaningful and connected ways. Humanizing Disability examines the current mindset and pedagogy that students with different learning needs encounter and then offers strategies and practices to humanize the mathematics experience for these students. 

Topics and Activities

• Network with regional Mathematics Educators
• Make purposeful connections between Special Education and Mathematics
• Explore mathematics education for ALL students sthrough the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Stay abreast of local, state, and national initiatives
• Engage in the network book study
• Learn from guest speakers

Audience

Mathematics and Special Education Educators (i.e. Classroom Teachers, Instructional COaches, Interventionists, Curriculum Directors, Department Leads)

Note: Participants will need to purchase a copy of the book prior to the first network meeting Humanizing Disability in Mathematics Education by Paulo Tan, Alexis Padilla, Erica N Mason and James Sheldon