TODOS 2026 Conference

In this interactive session, participants will explore how 2SLGBTQIA+ identities are censured in mathematics classrooms and the impact of that censure. Participants will be provided with various prompts/situations to brainstorm how a teacher might counteract the censure of 2SLGBTQIA+ identities using strategies of creative insubordination, both in locales that have adopted “Don’t Say Gay” or other anti-2SLGBTQIA+ laws and in those that have more protections in place for 2SLGBTQIA+ students.

This session focuses on the power of co-teaching between mathematics teachers and special education teachers in fostering inclusive and rigorous learning environments for all students, regardless of their disability status. In this session, we highlight the potential of different co-teaching models as tools to honor students’ diverse learning needs, language backgrounds, and cultural identities in math classes. Participants will engage in reflecting on their co-teaching experiences, constructing an overview of six co-teaching models, and discussing the ways that co-teaching can promote access, rigor, and inclusion for students.

In this session, we will review three MLL Instructional Material Design Features for core math materials:
- Mapping Content and Language Development
- Monitoring Content and Language Development
- Making Connections through Student Collaboration and Conversation
and unpack their role as “ignitors” to effectively support mathematical language development along with deep math learning. Join us to discuss how informed choices can reduce disparities and create equitable opportunities for multilingual learners in mathematics education. Walk away with a deeper understanding of these 3 “Materials Must-Haves” and tools to embed these in your adoption or implementation plans.