TODOS 2026 Conference

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9:30am PDT

Linguistically Equitable Mathematics Instruction for Emergent Multilinguals

Friday June 26, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT

It is a misconception that math is a “universal language.” Monolingual math assessments often obscure the mathematical abilities of multilingual students, perpetuating inequitable outcomes. This session, aligned with the Curriculum and Instruction strand, empowers educators to recognize and dismantle linguistic barriers that limit access to rigorous mathematics. Through collaborative analysis of math assessments and exploration of equitable instructional strategies, participants will learn how to design linguistically accessible tasks that honor students’ diverse identities. Attendees will leave equipped to implement practices that advance TODOS’s mission of ensuring high-quality, equitable mathematics education for all learners.

Speakers

Leonor

Educator, Newport- Mesa Unified School District

Friday June 26, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Terrace AB

Breakout Session, Cultivating

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

11:15am PDT

Asset-Oriented Math Instruction: Shifting Teacher Mindsets for Emergent Bilingual Success

Friday June 26, 2026 11:15am - 11:45am PDT

Terrace AB

This session explores how high school math teachers shifted from deficit to asset-based positioning of emergent bilinguals (EBs) through a year-long collaborative professional development focused on mathematical modeling. Using positioning theory as an analytical lens, we examine how classroom discourse shapes student agency and access to mathematics. Participants will engage in interactive activities, including sorting excerpts and reflective discussions, to analyze how language and context influence perceptions of EBs’ capabilities. We share findings from seven teachers working with linguistically diverse students and offer actionable strategies for fostering equity and transforming institutional structures in mathematics education.

Speakers

Jiyeong Yi

Associate Professor, Iowa State University

Associate professor in Math Education at Iowa State University, specializing in mathematics education. My research focuses on supporting teachers in effectively teaching mathematics to Emergent Bilingual students.

Shristi Shrestha

Graduate Student, Iowa State University

PhD student in the Human Computer Interaction program at Iowa State University. I have been doing research about AI in math education.

Friday June 26, 2026 11:15am - 11:45am PDT
Terrace AB

Breakout Session, Catalyzing

Strand Beliefs & Structures
Audience High School (9-12), General Interest

1:00pm PDT

Rooting Mathematics in Care: Latine Teachers Rehumanizing High School Classrooms

Friday June 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Terrace AB

This session is led by three Latine high school mathematics teachers who reimagine care as central to rooting mathematics in humanity. Co-authored with a mathematics education researcher who formerly taught high school mathematics, the session bridges classroom practice and research to highlight teachers’ lived expertise. Guided by Keeling’s (2014) framing of an ethic of care and Gutiérrez’s (2018) call to rehumanize mathematics, we share how care manifests through language, relational trust, and student brilliance. Using pláticas (Fierros & Delgado Bernal, 2016), participants will collectively reflect on how care disrupts deficit framings and cultivates belonging and shared humanity in mathematics spaces.

Speakers