CoMath Update for April 11, 2023

I had to hold off a few days with this month's CoMath Update to include a big announcement about Zearn access for all, as well as the latest updates on HB23-1231. Plus, CoLab registration is open and the NCSM Summer Leadership Academy is now official. Keep reading for all the details!

Now available: Free access to Zearn Math to accelerate math learning

As a part of Colorado’s statewide investment in math learning acceleration, districts, schools, and educators can receive free access to Zearn Math for the 2023–2024 school year. Zearn Math is a top-rated K–8 math learning platform that educators can use across instructional times to catch kids up and move them forward in math.  All Colorado districts will have free access to high-quality instructional materials, training for educators, materials to support families and caregivers, and resources to flexibly implement Zearn Math during core math, intervention blocks, after-school tutoring, and summer learning.

To learn more about this no-cost investment in mathematics, see Colorado's page on the Zearn website for more information. To learn more about the announcement, read the full media release from Governor Polis.

HB23-1231: Math in Pre-kindergarten Through Twelfth Grade

House Bill 1231, titled "Math in Pre-kindergarten Through Twelfth Grade," was introduced into the Colorado legislature on March 7. The bill was accompanied by a press conference covered by Chalkbeat, the Colorado Sun, The Gazette, Colorado Public Radio, KKTV (with video), among others. The bill cleared the House Education Committee on March 16 and cleared the House Appropriations Committee on April 10. The bill was scheduled to get its second reading in the House Chamber today, April 11, but was laid over and will await its reading tomorrow. If passed by the House, the bill will make its way to the Senate.

CDE ESSER K-12 Mathematics Curricula Grant Program

CDE's grant program for K-12 mathematics materials is now accepting applications through Friday, April 19. Interested applicants are encouraged to complete the intent to apply.

NCSM Summer Leadership Academy

It's official! NCSM will be hosting their Summer Leadership Academy in the Denver area from June 26 to June 28. The three-day event will focus on NCSM's framework for leadership, culturally relevant leadership, and coaching. There are discounted rates for NCSM members and for registering as a team. Early registration rates are available until May 31.

Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics

CCTM is planning an event for the Denver area this summer on June 29, to follow the NCSM Summer Leadership Academy (see below). More details will be forthcoming.

Registration is open for the 2023 Teaching and Learning CoLabs

You can now register for this summer's CoLabs! The dates and host sites for this summer's Teaching and Learning CoLabs are:

• Thursday, June 1: Grand Junction, hosted by Colorado Mesa University (Program | Registration)
• Wednesday, June 14: Greeley, hosted by the University of Northern Colorado (Program | Registration)
• Friday, June 23: Pueblo, hosted by CSU-Pueblo (Program | Registration)

(Note: I'll have math sessions posted to the programs this week, but they aren't there yet!)

The Teaching and Learning CoLabs are one-day, multi-disciplinary regional PD developed in partnership with Colorado's higher education institutions, professional teaching organizations, and CDE. This year's content areas are expanding to include ELA, math, health, PE, science, computer science, social studies, visual and performing arts, and school leadership. Schools are encouraged to attend a CoLab in teams, with teachers representing multiple grades and content areas.

Job Openings

Greeley-Evans school district is hiring secondary mathematics teachers. (Thanks, Victoria!)

Standards Institute

The five-day Standards Institute from UnboundEd will be in Denver June 12-16.

TODOS 2023 Conference

The TODOS 2023 Conference will be held June 21-23 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The early bird registration deadline is May 22 and the registration fee includes five meals and a snack.

Future Conferences to Watch For

• The NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition will be held in Washington D.C. from October 25-28, 2023.
• The NCSM Annual Conference will be held in Washington D.C. from October 28-31, 2023.

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