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1. 1st and 2nd Grade Math - Greg Tang in Action

Location: *In Person (In Person, NY) - RP Connor, 13 Cypress Rd, Suffern, NY

Audience: Bring Government issued id.

Dates: 10/14/2026

Location: RP Connor, 13 Cypress Rd, Suffern, NY

NewStarting Today
Observe Greg Tang in action delivering 1st and 2nd grade lessons to classes at RP Connor Elementary. Each lesson will be followed by teacher and coach debrief. Outside district educators should bring a government issued id.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 30

2. 3rd-4th Grade Math - Greg Tang in Action

Location: *In Person (In Person, NY) - Montebello Elementary School, 50 Montebello Road S

Dates: 10/14/2026

Location: Montebello Elementary School, 50 Montebello Road S

NewStarting Today
Observe Greg Tang in action delivering 3rd and 4th grade lessons to classes at Montebello Elementary. Each lesson will be followed by teacher and coach debrief. Outside district educators should bring a government issued id.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

3. Math Leadership & MTSS Debrief with Greg Tang

Location: *In Person (In Person, NY) - Suffern Middle School Auditorium

Dates: 10/14/2026

Location: Suffern Middle School Auditorium

NewStarting Today
District and building math leaders, instructional coaches, interventionists, and MTSS staff will reflect on key observations from the classroom visits and discuss implications for instruction, intervention, and implementation. Limited seats available. Outside district educators should bring a government issued id.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

4. Making Math Meaningful with Greg Tang

Location: *In Person (In Person, NY) - Suffern Middle School, 80 Hemion Rd, Suffern - Au

Dates: 10/14/2026

Location: Suffern Middle School, 80 Hemion Rd, Suffern - Au

Wait ListStarting Today
Can a handful of visual models and manipulatives unlock K-5 mathematics for students and teachers alike? Join us as we explore strategic teaching progressions that build strong computation and problem-solving skills by helping students make sense of the math they're learning. In just 60 minutes, we'll make math easier and more enjoyable to teach and learn. Math-and the way you teach it-will never be the same!Outside district educators should bring a government issued id.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 70

5. 2nd Grade Math and Math Interventionist Debrief with Greg Tang

Location: *In Person (In Person, NY) - Chestnut Grove Admin Conference Center, 62 Old Mid

Dates: 10/15/2026

Location: Chestnut Grove Admin Conference Center, 62 Old Mid

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2nd Grade Math will be focused on place value, addition and subtraction, and problem-solving strategies. During the Debrief from 11AM-1130AM: Math interventionist and Educators from neighboring districts will debrief with Greg Tang on strategies to use when working with 2nd graders to help students develop deep conceptual understanding and number sense. Non-district educators should bring a government issued id.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 15

6. 2nd Grade Math with Greg Tang

Location: *In Person (In Person, NY) - Chestnut Grove Admin Conference Center, 62 Old Mid

Dates: 10/15/2026

Location: Chestnut Grove Admin Conference Center, 62 Old Mid

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Greg Tang will present strategies to use when working with 2nd graders focusing on
Place Value / Addition & Subtraction

One step word problems

Two step word problems, numberless word problems
Help students develop deep conceptual understanding and number sense. Non-district educators should bring a government issued id.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 35

7. Hybrid Author Book Study: Activate Math! Using Movement to Spark Engagement & Ignite Learning (10/19-11/16/26)

Location: *Hybrid (*Hybrid, NY)

Dates: 10/19/2026 to 11/16/2026

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This book study workshop with the author examines the book "Activate Math!" and its movement-based elementary mathematics instructional methodology. Through close readings, collaborative discussions, and engaging assignments/activities around the contents of this book, participants will learn about the importance of movement for learning and development, both physically and academically. In addition to learning about the science behind the kinesthetic methodology, participants will also learn various implementation methods, advocacy strategies, and activities regarding the integration of movement into the daily routines of the classroom to burgeon students' math competencies and participation. 10 hours synchronous and 5 hrs asynchronous. Participants must secure a copy of Activate Math! Using Movement to Spark Engagement & Ignite Learning by Suzy Koontz and Kirby Schoephoerster before the course begins. 15 hrs course - 10 hours synchronous on Zoom and 5 asynchronous. The Asynchronous portion will be delivered in Google Classroom.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

8. Elementary Math Professional Learning Community (10/20- 3/23/27) (Zoom)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Audience: elementary, middle school and preservice teachers, TAs, and math coaches/instructional leaders.

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 3/23/2027

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Participants engage in discussions centered on mathematics concepts, instructional models, emerging trends, and effective teaching practices that support student learning. Topics vary each year and are driven by the needs, interests, and goals of the PLC members, ensuring relevant and meaningful professional growth. The PLC also provides opportunities to network with colleagues, exchange ideas and resources, and build a supportive community of educators committed to strengthening elementary mathematics instruction. The Rockland Teachers' Center Elementary PLC is a collaborative professional learning community for K-6 teachers, teaching assistants, math coaches, and preservice teachers.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

9. Unleashed: Building Powerful Mathematical Thinkers (Zoom)

Location: *Online - Synchronous (*Online - Synchronous, NY)

Audience: Pre-K to 12, preservice teachers, TA

Dates: 10/21/2026 to 11/4/2026

A Three-Part Virtual Learning Series Inspired by the Work of Pam Harris & Dan Finkel
Building the momentum of AMTNYS Unleashed Fall Conference by exploring research-based approaches that ignite curiosity, deepen number sense, and inspire meaningful mathematical thinking. Over three interactive virtual sessions, participants will engage in rich mathematical tasks, collaborative discussions, and practical classroom applications inspired by this year's keynote speakers Pam Harris and Dan Finkel. Together, teachers will examine strategies that move beyond procedures to develop flexible reasoning, productive struggle, and student-centered discourse. Each session will provide opportunities to reflect, collaborate with colleagues, and leave with actionable ideas to create classrooms where students are empowered to think, reason, and experience the joy of mathematics.
Session 1: Ignite Curiosity - October 21
Building Number Sense Through Reasoning: Explore how students develop flexible mathematical thinking by making sense of numbers rather than relying on procedures. Participants will experience rich mathematical tasks inspired by the work of Pam Harris and discuss strategies for fostering reasoning, estimation, and confidence in every classroom.
Session 2: Unleash Thinking October 28
Creating Classrooms Where Students Do the Thinking: Inspired by Dan Finkel's philosophy of productive struggle and deep mathematical play, participants will engage in problem-solving experiences that promote curiosity, collaboration, and meaningful discourse. Together, we'll examine how purposeful tasks can transform classroom conversations.
Session 3: Inspire Lasting Change Nov 4
From Ideas to Classroom Impact: Bring together the ideas from both authors to design lessons that prioritize thinking over memorization.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 60

10. The Farm Is Our Classroom: Business in Action

Location: *In Person (In Person, NY)

Audience: K-12 educators

Dates: 10/23/2026

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Math calculates the numbers. ELA tells the story. Science solves the problem. Art builds the brand. Business brings it all together. One concept. Every subject. Real-world skills students will actually use.

Explore the business of Rockland Community Farm Network. Learn about its mission, educational goals, and sustainable practices. Participate in an accessible walking tour. Workshops during the day include "Entrepreneurship, Customers, and Value", "The Number Behind the Idea", "Running a Business" and more. This session is geared to all educators.

Lunch is included in the training. Closed shoes required. Dress for outdoors.

This training is co-sponsored by the RTC, Rockland Community Farm Network, and the Rockland County School Health and Wellness Coalition. A minimum of 15 participants is required.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 25

11. 10 Ways AI Can Change Your Math Teaching (Zoom)

Location: *Online - Synchronous (*Online - Synchronous, NY)

Audience: Grade 2-5, Middle School and preservice teachers.

Dates: 10/29/2026

This hands-on workshop gives K-8 math teachers a practical framework for using AI across the instructional cycle, from lesson planning and differentiated tasks to assessment and family communication. Participants leave with a curated prompt toolkit, an equity audit tool, and a 30-60-90 day action plan - with a constant eye on where a teacher's judgment remains irreplaceable.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 40

12. Incorporating Desmos into the Math and other Classes

Location: *Online - Synchronous (*Online - Synchronous, NY)

Audience: Middle School and High School Teachers

Dates: 11/18/2026

This workshop will look at ways to integrate Desmos, a free online graphing calculator that is now the embedded calculator for the AP and SAT exams and can be approved for use on NYS Regents Exams, into your classes. It is capable of bringing ideas like Graphing Functions AND Non-Functions, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Polar Coordinates and even Calculus into a very clear format. Whether you are a first time user or have used it before, you will leave with something you can use in math and other classes this year!

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

13. Math Fact Fluency Unlocked: Moving Beyond Speed to Build Lasting Number Sense (Zoom)

Location: *Online - Synchronous (*Online - Synchronous, NY)

Audience: Grades 2-8

Dates: 12/1/2026

Participants will be able to redefine fact fluency in their own classroom - shifting from speed-based practice to strategy-based instruction, assessing their students' fluency in ways that reveal true understanding, and building systems that make fluency visible, differentiated, and sustained for every learner they teach;Fact fluency is one of the most misunderstood goals in math education - too often reduced to speed and memorization rather than strategy and understanding. This two-hour workshop introduces Fact Fluency Unlocked, a 10-move framework for redefining fluency and building the practices that develop it. Participants leave ready to make fluency visible, personalize practice, and build a fluency culture that lasts.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 40

14. AMTNYS High School Math Network (Zoom)

Location: *Online - Synchronous (*Online - Synchronous, NY)

Dates: 1/12/2027 to 5/11/2027

Join NYSED leaders and teachers/teacher leaders at High School grade level from across the state as we explore NYSED resources, discuss curriculum issues and trends, and network with fellow educators and friends. Great opportunity to develop partnerships and share ideas with colleagues throughout the state. Facilitated by AMTNYS HS Grade level Reps.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 50

15. AMTNYS Middle School Math Network (Zoom)

Location: *Online - Synchronous (*Online - Synchronous, NY)

Dates: 1/25/2027 to 4/26/2027

Join NYSED leaders and teachers/teacher leaders at the middle school level from across the state as we explore NYSED resources, discuss curriculum issues and trends, and network with fellow educators and friends. Great opportunity to develop partnerships and share ideas with colleagues throughout the state. Facilitated by AMTNYS Grade level Reps

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 50

16. AMTNYS Elementary Math Network (Zoom)

Location: *Online - Synchronous (*Online - Synchronous, NY)

Dates: 2/2/2027 to 4/27/2027

Join NYSED leaders and elementary teachers/teacher leaders from across the state as we explore resources, answer curriculum questions, and network with fellow educators and friends. Great opportunity to develop partnerships and share ideas with colleagues throughout the state. Facilitated by AMTNYS Elementary Representatives.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 50