The Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England (ATMNE) and hosting affiliate Rhode Island Mathematics Teachers Association (RIMTA) invite you to share your teaching ideas and practices by presenting at the ATMNE Conference on Thursday, October 22nd and Friday, October 23rd, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI.

The success of the conference depends largely on educators who are willing to share teaching ideas. A variety of sessions are encouraged. We will have 50 minute sessions this year at our in-person event. Teachers attending the conference often look for sessions to engage them in hands-on activities. All quality proposals will be considered. We are committed to giving our attendees quality choices across all grade levels. If you would like to be considered as a presenter, please complete this form by midnight April 1, 2026.
All presentation rooms will be pre-set with a projector, screen, HDMI adapter, and voice amplification resources. Presenters are required to use their own laptops, dongle to connect to HDMI, and document cameras.   Presenters should also assume that on-site internet access will be available and that attendees will have laptops or other connected devices. 

Lead speakers only will have their conference fee waived.

To broaden participation and highlight the voices of emerging educators, this year’s conference will include a dedicated Poster Session for pre‑service teacher candidates. Undergraduate and graduate students preparing to become teachers are invited to share course projects, research, classroom innovations, or early-stage ideas in a supportive, interactive format. During the poster session, presenters will engage attendees in conversation about their work and receive feedback from educators across the region. Presenters must bring a printed poster for display; poster boards and push pins will be provided. If you would like to be considered as a poster presenter, please complete this form by midnight April 1, 2026.

Notification of proposal status will be by June 1, 2026

Please email Program Chairs [Nicole Hersey-Bertram (nicolehersey@rimta.net ) or Erin Barlow (erinbarlow@atmne.org)] if you have any questions regarding the speaker proposal.

Here are this year's strands:

Empowering Learners Through Data Literacy & Mathematical Modeling

• Explore how data can be used to empower student voice and agency in mathematics.

• Highlight approaches to teaching modeling that connect math to authentic, real-world questions.

• Bridge statistical reasoning, data science, and algebraic thinking across grade levels.

• Address equity in access to data literacy and representation in datasets.

Innovating with Technology and/or Artificial Intelligence in the Math Classroom

• Examine the evolving role of technology and AI in teaching and learning math.

• Highlight tools, platforms, and strategies that transform student engagement and deepen understanding.

• Discuss ethical implications and equity in access to technological resources.

• Showcase how AI can support educators and empower students as problem solvers.

Partnering with Families and Communities to Bridge Mathematical Understanding

• Share strategies for making math meaningful beyond the classroom walls.

• Highlight culturally responsive and community-connected practices.

• Explore ways to support family math engagement, especially in multilingual and diverse communities.

• Elevate family and community voices in shaping mathematics experiences.

• Share responsive teaching and intervention practices grounded in student assets.

Advancing Equity, Access, and Mathematical Identity for Every Learner

• Center student identity, voice, and belonging in math spaces.

• Address barriers to equitable access and offer strategies for dismantling them.

• Highlight practices that affirm student strengths and build positive math identities.

• Share frameworks for equitable instruction across classrooms and schools.

• Focus on assessment as a tool for empowerment, not gatekeeping.

• Highlight ways to support all learners while maintaining high expectations.

Curriculum and Content: Bridging Concepts Across Grade Levels and Contexts

• Explore innovative curricular approaches that connect PK–16 mathematics.

• Highlight content progressions that support deep conceptual understanding.

• Emphasize coherence, vertical alignment, and integration across disciplines.

• Share classroom practices that bring rich mathematical ideas to life.

• Explore inclusive approaches to RTI/MTSS models in mathematics.