TODOS 2026 Conference

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9:00am PDT

Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teaching: Cultivando Alegría, Curiosidad, y Justicia

Thursday June 25, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am PDT

How do we make mathematics learning and teaching more meaningful and joyous? In this session, we will introduce a culturally responsive mathematics teaching framework designed to reclaim mathematics as a humanizing and justice-focused activity, cultivando curiosidad, creatividad y libertad para estudiantes, familias, y docentes. We will show examples of these practices in action through community-based mathematical modeling tasks/tareas and routines/rutinas as elementary students make meaningful mathematical connections to themselves, their families, and communities. Take action and be inspired! ¡Inspírate a tomar acción! Planning resources (en inglés y algunos en español) will be available.

Speakers

Maria Zavala

Julia Maria Aguirre

Professor/Activist, University of Washington Tacoma

Julia Maria Aguirre ([email protected]) is a Professor of Education at the University of Washington Tacoma. I am interested in creating just, humanizing, and culturally responsive math learning experiences for young people.

Thursday June 25, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Royal B

Breakout Session, Collaborating

Strand Curriculum & Instruction
Audience Elementary School (K-5), General Interest

10:45am PDT

Bridging Language and Mathematics: Supporting Multilingual Learners Through Linguistically Sustaining Instruction

Thursday June 25, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT

Royal B

Mathematics and language are deeply connected, making intentional, linguistically sustaining instruction essential for multilingual learners (MLLs). This session explores how educators can unpack the linguistic complexity of mathematics to create inclusive, equitable learning environments where every student’s language and reasoning are valued. Participants will explore practical strategies to support simultaneous language and mathematical development and leave with actionable tools to strengthen sensemaking, discourse, and engagement for all students.

Speakers

Odalis Amparo

Mathematics and Multilingual Learners Specialist, Student Achievement Partners

Talk to me about reimagining mathematics education, especially for multilingual learners and students in historically marginalized communities.

I'm a dedicated educator and servant leader working at the intersection of language learning, equitable math instruction, and culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogy. As a first-generation college graduate and former multilingual learner myself, I've lived the linguistic... Read More →

Thursday June 25, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Royal B

Breakout Session, Cultivating

Strand Curriculum & Instruction
Audience General Interest, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)

12:45pm PDT

Positioning Middle Grades Students as Valuable Members of Mathematical Communities

Thursday June 25, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT

Royal B

Learn strategies to position students as competent math doers and thinkers. We will begin by framing how our (inter)actions create opportunities for students to be positioned as powerful mathematical thinkers, and then we will do math tasks together and analyze an authentic video of classroom math instruction. Through activities and resources shared, participants will leave ready to design and facilitate productive and just learning environments. Tools and resources-- including 40 freely available online modules, each with a classroom video-- shared will help participants exercise their own curiosity to investigate their teaching with new perspectives and implement new practices.

Speakers

Erica Askew

WestEd

Thursday June 25, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
Royal B

Breakout Session, Cultivating

Strand Beliefs & Structures
Audience Middle School (6-8), College, General Interest

2:00pm PDT

Translanguaging Strategies for the Multilingual Math Classroom

Thursday June 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT

Royal B

If you’re looking for transformative ways to include and leverage students’ languages in math instruction, esta sesión es para ti! Together, we’ll define translanguaging and discuss how it differs from traditional language practices and beliefs. We’ll explore specific strategies for translanguaging in mathematics that can be used by any teacher, and with any curriculum, to support multilingual students’ understanding and honor their native languages. Real classroom artifacts, video, and resources will be shared.

Speakers

Ally Lewis

Manager, Math Professional Learning, Open Up Resources

Ally is the Manager of Mathematics Professional Learning at Open Up Resources, where she works alongside a team of specialists to design and deliver research-based, K–8 math professional learning for educators nationwide. A former K–8 mathematics teacher, Ally served in multilingual classrooms in Denver and Aurora, CO, and has also supported schools i... Read More →

Brooke Powers

Presenter, Open Up

Brooke Powers serves as the Managing Director of Academics at Open Up Resources, where she leads curriculum and professional learning strategy. A former middle school math teacher, Brooke brings deep expertise in instructional design, teacher development, and building programs that... Read More →

Thursday June 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Royal B

Breakout Session, Collaborating