59th CMC-South Annual Mathematics Conference
California Mathematics Council - Southern Section
Palm Springs Convention Center • Renaissance • Hilton • Zoso
Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3, 2018

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Join us for the 59th Annual CMC-South Mathematics Conference in Palm Springs. Choose from more than 300 sessions offered by top mathematics educators from California and the United States. Feel empowered to help your students in their mathematical journey, including English language learners, under-represented students and students with special needs.  Attend sessions geared towards our College and Career Readiness Standards, Mathematics Equity and Excellence, STEM, as well as  Coaching/Mathematics Leadership. Get tips to implement the Eight Standards for Mathematical Practice in your classroom. Learn innovative teaching strategies from the best mathematics leaders.

Conference Program
Access the online conference program, using ERMobile from your app store, for the most up-to-date and complete information about speakers, sessions, registration and conference details for 2018.  You will need your email address and registration number to open it.  In addition to the updated information you can access any speaker materials uploaded, evaluate sessions and evaluate the conference.  Please do the evaluations as this gives us valuable information as we plan for 2019. 

Conference Registration and Information
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Information you need to know BEFORE registration: 
If you are a CMC Member with a current or expired membership, your conference registration will renew your membership for the upcoming year.  When you register you will be asked to provide your preferred email address. Each person is identified in our database using a unique email address. If you have never been a member of CMC, you will be sent membership information after the conference. 
Your registration badge will be mailed to you. Make sure you bring the badge with you to the conference. 
You must register by October 2, 2018, to receive your badge in the mail
If you register after October 2 you will pick up your badge at the conference.
There will be a $5 charge for reprints.
For other questions about registration please email cmcsreg@gmail.com

Registration Information

Friday/Saturday Two-Day Registration 
The full two-day registration fee for individuals who register after October 2, 2018, is $245.

Preregistration closes October 20, 2018
After October 2, the cost is $245
•  Early Bird Registration concludes September 8, 2018:  $195
•  Register by October 2, 2018  $220 (discount of $25)
•  Register after October 2, 2018, and pay $245.

Saturday-only Fee
The onsite Saturday-only fee is $170.
•  Register online by September 8, 2018.  Fee: $140
•  Register online by October 2, 2018.  Fee:  $155

Student Registration
•  Friday and Saturday registration fee is $105 if registered and payment received by October 2, 2018, or $115 after October 2, 2018.
•  Saturday-only registration fee is $90 if registration and payment received by October 2, 2018, or $100 after October 2, 2018.

Thursday Pre-Session
Space is limited. Register early.
Additional Cost to attend the pre-session:  $50

Friday Leadership Luncheon 
Cost: $40.00 for the luncheon and Guest Speaker

Saturday Affiliate Luncheon
Cost: $30.00 for luncheon
Enjoy lunch and meet other educators from your local area.

Payment Information
Make payment by credit card or by PO.  See the instructions on the registration form for Purchase Orders. Payment for PO's should be made out to CMC-South and sent to: 
            Jim Short • 1277 Ferrara Drive • Ojai, CA 93023

Cancellation Policy
All but $75 of the registration fee is refundable if requested in writing by October 20, 2018. Meal tickets and Affiliate Dues are not refundable.
For cancellations contact:  cmcsreg@gmail.com

Registration Questions
Contact Jim Short:  cmcsreg@gmail.com 

Registration • Program • Hotels
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• Register for the conference,
• View the conference program, and
• Reserve a hotel room   The conference hotels are sold out but a link is provided for other housing.
Conference Information
Leaders and Coaches Pre-Session
Thursday, November 1, 2018 • 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Administrators, Math Coaches, TOSAs,
Department Chairs, Teacher Leaders
"Walking the Journey with Your Teachers"
It is their journey. How can we help navigate their road to becoming a more effective educator? Learn from experienced coaches from around the country about topics such as reaching resistant teachers,
establishing relationships, getting your foot into other classrooms…

Keynote with Mike Flynn will be in the Catalina Room at the Renaissance starting at 1:00 p.m.
Friday Leadership Luncheon
Join in the lunch conversation and enjoy an inspiring presentation by Julia Aguirre, our luncheon keynote speaker and co-author of The Impact of Identity in K-8  Mathematics Learning and Teaching: Rethinking Equity-Based Practices.

Featured Speakers
These sessions showcase recognized experts and are held throughout the two days.  Speakers include: 
Danny Martin, Dan Meyer, Marilyn Strutchens,
Jo Boaler, Florence Glanfield, Karim Ani,
Julia Aguirre, Ken Wesson, Kristopher Childs, Amy Lucenta, Rachel Lambert, Chris Shore, Dina Williams, Matt Larson,
Michael Fenton, Robert Kaplinsky, Andrew Gael, 
Cathy Williams, Andrew Stadel, Eli Luberoff,
Cathy Humphreys, Megan Franke, Mike Flynn,
Grace Kelemanik

Ignite! Session
Friday, November 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Convention Center Oasis 3
Watch math educators light up the room with fresh ideas in teaching and learning. Each speaker gets five minutes, using 20 slides that auto advance every 15 seconds whether they’re ready or not.

CMC Community Hub
Come and visit the hub in the exhibit hall to learn more about CMC and local affiliates. The Scavenger Hunt returns.

Exhibitors
Are you interested in exhibiting as a vendor at the 2018 Annual CMC-S Conference?  Visit the Exhibitor website here.

Exhibit Hall Hours
Friday Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Parking
Parking at the Convention Center is $8.00.

College Credit
Earn credit for attending the conference!
Attend 10 (ten) hours of the conference, complete a written assignment, and earn 1 (one) quarter unit from UC Riverside Extension. Stop by the College Credit booth for detailed information and or contact course instructor, Judi Synder-Gordon at cmc.cc.ucr@gmail.com.

Student Volunteers
For questions and information contact:
Jaspreet Sandha: jaspreetsandha@gmail.com
Select the following button to submit your name as a student volunteer.
Teacher Volunteers
This year teacher volunteers will submit their names to their local affiliate of CMC-South. If you are interested, contact your local affiliate representatives by visiting the Connect and Network tab on this website. You will need to register for the conference and pay a discounted fee of $50.