60th CMC-South Annual Mathematics Conference
California Mathematics Council - Southern Section
Palm Springs Convention Center • Renaissance • Hilton • Zoso
Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16, 2019

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Join us for the 60th Annual CMC-South Mathematics Conference in Palm Springs, our diamond anniversary.   Choose from more than 300 sessions offered by top mathematics educators from California and the United States. Feel empowered to help your students show their brilliance, 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
Please click on the button to access the Conference Schedule, listing speakers and times. 
Conference Registration and Information
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. 
Your registration badge will be mailed to you. Make sure you bring the badge with you to the conference. 
You must register by October 31, to receive your badge in the mail
If you register after October 31 you will pick up your badge at the conference.
There will be a $5 charge for reprints.

On-Site Registration begin Thursday, Nov. 14 from 4 - 6 pm. 

For other questions about registration please email cmcsreg@gmail.com
Registration Information

Preregistration for Two-Day Conference
Early Bird Registration ends on Sept 16, 2019, pay $195
Between September 17 and October 14, 2019, pay $235
Register after October 14, 2019, pay $260.

Preregistration for Saturday-only
Early Bird Registration ends on Sept.16, 2019, pay $140
Between Sept. 17 and  Oct. 14, 2019, pay $170
Register after October 14, 2019, pay $185

Preregistration for Student Registration
Friday and Saturday registration by Oct. 14 $105; register after Oct. 14, pay $125.
Saturday-only registration by Oct. 14 is $90; register after Oct. 14, pay $115.

Onsite Registration
Thursday, Nov. 14 from 4 - 6 pm
Friday Nov. 15 and 16 begins at 7:30 am

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 November 8 2019. 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
Select a button to:
• 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.

Student Volunteers
For questions and information contact:
Wendy Schroeder: wendyluschroeder@gmail.com

Please click on the button below to sign up to be 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 by Sept.16 and $60 after Sept. 16.
Conference Information
Leaders and Coaches Pre-Session
Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Administrators, Math Coaches, TOSAs,
Department Chairs, Teacher Leaders

Theme: "Polishing Diamonds:  Getting Your Teachers to Shine"
Keynote by Rachel Lambert
Coaching Across Boundaries "Building Bridges with Special Education Teachers"
 Learn from experienced coaches across the nation to support new teachers, teachers with special needs students, reaching resistant teachers,  and establishing relationships to bring out the sparkle in your teachers, who then in turn bring out the brilliance in ALL of their students.

Friday Leadership Luncheon
Join in the lunch conversation and enjoy an inspiring luncheon keynote speaker, Tim Kanold.
Topic:  I'm A Teacher Of Mathematics: What's Love Got To Do With IT?

Featured Speakers
These sessions showcase recognized experts and are held throughout the two days.  Speakers include: 
Robert Berry, Jo Boaler, Kristopher Childs, Juli Dixon,
Graham Fletcher, David Foster, Megan Franke,
Brad Fulton, Kristin Gray, Tim Kanold,
Rachel Lambert, Steve Leinwand, Eli Luberoff,
Karen Mayfield-Ingram, Bill McCallum, Dan Meyer, Christina Moore, Nicki Newton, Cathy Williams,
Dina Williams, Robin Wilson, Tracy Zager,
Nanette Johnson, and Lee Stiff.

Ignite! Session
Friday, November 15 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. Visit the museum and help us celebrate our 60th Anniversary.

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.