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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

    OCTM-ODE Math Webinar series : OCTM Shared Learning

    2026-2027 WEBINAR REGISTRATION LINKS

    Session 1:  August 27, 2026, 4-5 pm PT

    Register at this link: https://calendar.app.google/Zdi4aeQBXPaZUaF68             

    Topic: Oregon's State of the State Address for Math Education

    Presenters: Mark Freed & Jennifer Bell, Oregon Department of Education


    More to come soon...

    2025-2026 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 2October 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!

    Session 7: April 14th,  4-5pm PT

    Recording 4-14-26

    Presentation Slides

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

      ODE News - Mark's Corner 

      Webinar: Orientation to the Updated Oregon Accelerated Learning and CTE Dashboards

      Aug 26, 2026 12:00 PM

      This webinar provides an introduction to the Oregon Accelerated Learning and CTE Dashboards, now updated with three new years of data. Participants will learn how to use the dashboards, access available support resources, and apply data insights to inform planning and decision-making.

      Registration Link

      Accelerated Learning and CTE Data Dashboards

      The Oregon accelerated learning dashboard provides participation rates of high school students in accelerated learning courses. It also compares outcomes between students who participated in accelerated learning and those who did not.

      The Oregon CTE participation dashboard explores high school students’ participation in CTE programs of study across the state. CTE program providers and educators can use these data for completing comprehensive local needs assessments (CLNAs) or engaging in program improvement.

      To better understand student participation in Accelerated College Credit and Career and Technical Education opportunities in Oregon, the Oregon Department of Education and Education Northwest partnered to create two data dashboards.

      Questions or need more information? Please contact Kristidel McGregor at kristidel.mcgregor@ode.oregon.gov

        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.


        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).

        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.


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