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The Oregon Council of Teachers of Math (OCTM) is here to support all math teachers in Oregon by creating community and keep you informed of the latest news in the math education world.

2025-26 Oregon Math Leaders Network 

The Oregon Math Leaders Network is a community of math practitioners who work together to implement and support math teaching and learning in Oregon. Participants include teacher leaders, TOSAs, program administrators, college faculty, and math community partners. If you identify as a math leader, you are invited! The 2025-26 virtual meetings will continue to take place on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 AM on Zoom.  

Register now for the 2025-26 Virtual OML Network Meetings. 

    ODE-OCTM Math Webinar series : OCTM Shared Learning

    Session 7: April 14th,  4-5pm PT

    Topic: "Using SEED Data to Strengthen Math Learning: Insights, Applications, and Collaboration" 
    Presenter: Joshua Rew

    Please register here.  https://calendar.app.google/v2fBDq1JKojP4dx78

    Description: 

    • General SEED survey
    • Connections with math
    • Current SEED research at ODE
    • Invitation to audience:
      • Discuss/brainstorm ideas with students for using SEED data in classrooms
      • Conduct research using SEED items/data and other sources in classrooms, schools, and districts

    Awards and Scholarships

    OCTM loves to recognize great teachers across the state.  Read about the recipients of this years area awards.

    OCTM is here to support teachers in their professional development.  Click here for an application for scholarship funds for members going to local, regional, or national conferences (members only).

    ODE-OCTM Math Webinar series : OCTM Shared Learning RECORDINGS

    Session 1:  September 22, 4-5 pm PT

    Recording 9-22-25                         Slides 9-22-25

    Topic: Building Joy and Justice in Mathematics (K-8)

    Presenters: Leah Plack & Megan Simpson

    Session 2: October 21, 4-5 pm PT

    Recording 10-21-25         Slides 10-21-25   

    Animation Project

    Presenter: Chuck Slusher

    Session 4: December 9, 4-5 pm PT

    Recording 12-9-25     Shared Files 

    Russell Hanes, 8-12+Topic: Building Thinking Projects  (6-12) using statistics tools online.


    Session 5: January 21

    Recording 1-21-26 Shared Files

    Lori MacKenzie, Topic: Number Sense Routines (6th-12th focus) 


    Session 6: March 4th,  4-5pm PT

    Recording 3-4-26

    Sean Nank, Topic: "The 7 Ps to find joy and purpose in teaching and leading!" 

    RESEARCH AND RESOURCES

    New Resource: Evidence‑Based Algebra Instruction for Middle and High School

    The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), through the Regional Educational Laboratories (REL), has released the Toolkit to Support Evidence‑Based Algebra Instruction in Middle and High School. This resource is a free, research‑aligned resource designed to strengthen algebra teaching and learning in grades 6–12.


    ODE News - Mark's Corner 

    Helpful Links from ODE

    2025-2026 Calendar of PD opportunities


    Resources from Oregon State

    Data Reasoning standards in Oregon

    K–12 Data Science Learning Progressions


    Resource Spotlight: Transformative Social Emotional Learning (TSEL) in Mathematics

    The TSEL Teacher’s Guide: Mathematics is a new, math‑specific resource on the Oregon Instructional Frameworks website designed to help educators intentionally integrate Transformative Social Emotional Learning (TSEL) into math instruction.

    Transformative SEL Resource Hub: Hosted on the Oregon Instructional Frameworks website, this hub provides curated tools and materials to support implementation across classrooms, schools, and communities.

    TSEL Learning Modules (Educators & Teams): Self‑paced modules designed to help educators explore and apply TSEL concepts in instructional settings, including reflection and application to classroom practice.

    An expanded resource library provides additional materials to help educators, facilitators, and family and community partners understand and implement TSEL practices.

    Learn More: Explore the full collection of Transformative SEL tools and materials on the Oregon Instructional Frameworks website.


    ODE ANNOUNCEMENTS

    New Opportunity: Oregon Middle School Math Statewide PLC (Grades 6–8)

    Middle school math educators are invited to join Oregon’s Middle School Math Statewide PLC, a virtual professional learning community designed to support the implementation of district‑adopted instructional materials in grades 6–8.

    Meeting Dates and Format

    • First Tuesday of each month
    • 4:00–5:00 pm PST | Virtual (Zoom)
    • March 3, April 7, May 5, and June 2, 2026

    Register through PDNetworks

    https://pdnetworks.soesd.k12.or.us/public/events/view-event/15131

    Link to Middle School PLC Flyer

    For questions, contact Heather Armstrong at heather_armstrong@soesd.k12.or.us

      OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS

      K-2 Tools for Teachers Lesson Development

      Smarter Balanced is resuming its work to develop ELA and math lesson plans for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade for the Tools for Teachers website. For further details, or to submit the name of a K-2 teacher for consideration, please contact Sody Fearn (sody.fearn@ode.oregon.gov), K-2 Balanced Assessment Specialist.

      AI + Data Science Professional Development Week

      AI+DSPdWeek is a free, five‑day professional learning opportunity for educators interested in teaching Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Hosted at the University of New Mexico.

      • Cost: Free professional development, housing, and meals are provided. Some travel stipends are available for qualifying teachers.
      • Apply online: Complete the application form by submitting interest at Data+AI PdWeek Application
      • Acceptances will be sent in February 2026.
      • For questions or additional details, see this flyer [link], visit https://www.dataspire.org, or contact the event organizers listed in the application.


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