IM Events
Go deeper with Illustrative Mathematics through our engaging in-person events, where we showcase our problem-based curriculum that allows students to learn math by doing math. Participate in captivating workshops, training sessions, and panels led by experts, highlighting the impact of our research-based approach on data-backed student outcomes in diverse schools in America.
Upcoming 2026 Events
CMC-South Mathematics Conference in Palm Springs
November 5, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Featured Presentations
IM Presentation #1:
Is the Math Accessible if Students Aren’t Talking?
November 6, 2026
3:30–5:00 p.m. PT
Location: PSCC Smoke Tree D
How do we prepare students for jobs that don’t yet exist? Design classroom communities with access and humanistic skills at the core. Come examine scenarios and solutions to ensure students have space and time to talk early and often as they learn.
Brea Steele, Senior Specialist, Implementation Enablement
Antonia Watts, Lead Specialist, Implementation Enablement
IM Presentation #2:
Designing Professional Learning for Change in Practice
November 7, 2026
8:30–9:30 a.m. PT
Location: PSCC Mesquite H
We design PL for understanding, but expect classroom change. When learning outcomes are applied variably in classrooms, equity is optional. Come explore why and commit to designing PL to promote access to quality mathematics for all students.
Antonia Watts, Lead Specialist, Implementation Enablement
Brea Steele, Senior Specialist, Implementation Enablement
IM Presentation #3:
Growing Genius: Exploration, Engagement, & Excitement in TK
November 7, 2026
10:00–11:00 a.m. PT
Location: PSCC Mesquite G, Early Ed
Join us in nurturing young learners’ natural curiosity through play-based math. Explore teaching moves that build on students’ experiences to foster creative problem-solving, promote equitable access, and support strong math identities and futures.
Cherelle McKnight, Director, PK–6 Content
CMC-North Annual Math Conference (California Math Council)
Asilomar, California
December 4–6, 2026
2026 Past Events
NCTM 2026 Annual Meeting and Exposition
Denver, Colorado
October 28–31, 2026
FEATURED SESSION
SlowMath: Looking for and Making Use of Structure
Jennifer Wilson and Timehsa Brooks
NCSM Annual Conference (National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics)
Denver, Colorado
October 26–28, 2026
FEATURED SESSION
Building the Foundation for Courageous Conversations
Brea Steele and Cherelle McKnight
AERA (American Educational Research Association)
April 8–12, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
FEATURED SYMPOSIUM
What Does it Take to Maximize HQIM’s Potential to Support Math Instruction and Student Flourishing?
“The Role of High-Quality Materials in Building Math Coherence”
Dr. Bill McCallum and Dr. April Mouton
NYCESPA (New York City Elementary School Principals Association)
March 14, 2026
Brooklyn, NY
CMC Central (California Mathematics Council Central)
March 13–14, 2026
Bakersfield, CA
2025 Past Events
CMC North (California Mathematics Council – Northern Section)
December 5–7, 2025
Pacific Grove, CA
FEATURED SESSION
Getting Curious About Student Thinking
Dr. Catherine Castillo and Claire Neely
AMTNYS Annual Conference (Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State)
November 7–8, 2025
Rochester, NY
The Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics (LATM) and the Louisiana Science Teachers Association (LSTA) Joint Conference
November 6–7, 2025
Baton Rouge, LA
CMC-South (California Mathematics Council – Southern Section)
November 6–8, 2025
Palm Springs, CA
NCTM 2025 Annual Meeting & Exposition
October 15–18, 2025
Atlanta, Georgia
FEATURED SESSION
Reenvisioning Classroom Observations: Supporting Equitable Instruction Through Actionable Feedback
Dr. Catherine Castillo and Claire Neely
NCSM 2025 Annual Meeting & Exposition
October 13–15, 2025
Atlanta, Georgia
Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics, hosted by NCTE and NCTM
June 16–18, 2025
Chicago, IL
2024 Past Events
CMC North (California Mathematics Council – Northern Section)
December 6–8, 2024
Pacific Grove, CA
CMC South (California Mathematics Council – Southern Section)
November 8–9, 2024
Palm Springs, CA
FEATURED SESSIONS
Beyond Boundaries: Breaking Through Modern-day Math Barriers
Bill McCallum & Dr. Michael Flannigan
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Using Formative Assessment for Joint Decision Making
Dr. Catherine Castillo & Claire Neely
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Equitable Instruction: Seeing Is Believing
Dr. Jennifer Wilson & Dr. Anita Crowder
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NCTM 2024 Annual Meeting & Exposition
September 25–28, 2024
Chicago, IL
FEATURED SESSION
Instructional Routines to Nurture Opportunities for ALL Students
Timesha Brooks, Tori Cole
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NCSM 2024 Annual Meeting & Exposition
September 23–25, 2024
Chicago, IL
FEATURED SESSION
Highly-Aligned Curriculum as a Guide: Reimagining Observations
Dr. April Mouton, Jennifer Wilson. Dr. Anita Crowder
2023 PAST EVENTS
Illustrative Mathematics at NCTM National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference (2023)
CMC North (California Mathematics Council)
December 1–3, 2023
Pacific Grove, CA
CMC South (California Mathematics Council)
November 2–4, 2023
Palm Springs, CA
NCSM 2023 Annual Meeting & Exposition
October 28–31, 2023
Washington, DC
NCTM 2023 Annual Meeting & Exposition
October 25–28, 2023
Washington, DC
The 64th Annual Georgia Math Conference
October 20, 2023
Rock Eagal, GA
UnboundEd Standards Institute
July 20, 2023
Washington, DC
CGCS Curriculum, Research, and Instructional Leaders Meeting 2023
July 10–13, 2023
Portland, OR
