62nd CMC-South Annual Mathematics Conference
​Time to Unmute: Amplifying Diverse Voices
California Mathematics Council - Southern Section
Palm Springs Convention Center • Renaissance • Hilton
Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6, 2021

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Join us for the 62nd Annual CMC-South Mathematics Conference in Fabulous Palm Springs.   Choose from over than 300 workshops offered by top mathematics educators from California and the United States. Feel empowered to amplify you and your students voices! Workshops will address virtual learning, mitigating learning loss, supporting all students 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.  For more information about attending click the button below. 

Conference Program  
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 if you have uploaded your Covid-19 Vaccination Record. Make sure you bring the badge with you to the conference.  See the Policy for the Palm Springs Area and for our  Conference. 

You must register by October 15, to receive your badge in the mail
If you register after October 15 you will pick up your badge at the conference.

On-Site Registration begin Thursday, Nov. 4 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 17, 2021, pay $210
Between September 18 and October 1, 2021, pay $235
Register after October 1, 2021, pay $260.

Preregistration for Student Registration
Register by Oct. 1 $105; register after Oct. 1, pay $125.

NEW: Saturday ONLY Registration
Register for only $150

Onsite Registration
Thursday, Nov. 4 from 4 - 6 pm
Friday Nov. 5 and Saturday Nov. 6 begins at 7:30 am

Friday Morning Workshops for Coaches/Leaders
The workshops Friday morning will be curated for coaches, leaders, ToSA's, department chairs, and teacher leaders.

Friday Affiliate Luncheon 
Cost: $30.00 for the luncheon. Come meet local educators and award winning teachers in Southern California.

Saturday Leadership Luncheon
Cost: $40.00 for luncheon. Join your colleagues and hear from an amazing speaker.

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 28, 2021. 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 Full Program (Available in July)
• Reserve a hotel room 

Student Volunteers
For questions and information contact:

Rebecca Pariso: rebecca.pariso@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 $60.
Conference Information
Coaching Specific Workshops
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Friday, November 5, 2020 • 8:30 am - 12:00 Noon
Administrators, Math Coaches, TOSAs,
Department Chairs, Teacher Leaders, Teachers

Learn from experienced coaches across the nation! Workshops this morning will focus on coaching and supporting teachers. All are welcome!

Saturday Leadership Luncheon Speaker
Join in the lunch conversation and enjoy an inspiring talk from Dr. Robert Q Berry, past-president of NCTM, Professor and Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Virginia! Dr. Berry's talk is title "Truly Wonderful and Getting Better" and will inspire us to reflect on the ways our choices and practices impact students and teachers as learners of mathematics.

Featured Speakers
These sessions showcase recognized experts and are held throughout the two days.  Speakers include: 
Robert Berry, Jo Boaler, Melissa Boston, Berkeley Everett, Imani Goffney, Elham Kazemi, Jennifer Langer-Osuna, Brian Lawler, Peter Liljedahl, Christina Lincoln-Moore, Daniel Luevenos, Aly Martinez, Angel Prado, Sunil Singh, John Staley, Mario Valdez, Mary Vongsavanh, Cathery Yeh, Maria del Rosario Zavala.

Ignite! Session
Friday, November 5 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. Meet with experts in the field, attend book signings, and relax! Enjoy the fun photo wall, too!

Exhibitors
Are you interested in exhibiting as a vendor at the 2021 Annual CMC-S Conference?  Visit the Exhibitor website here.
http://cmc-southconferenceexhibitors.weebly.com/


Exhibit Hall Hours
Friday Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Workshop Times
Coaching Workshops: Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 Noon
Workshops: Friday 1:30 - 5:00 pm
Ignite!: Friday at 5:30 pm
Workshops: Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 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.