Math Recovery

Conference Registration
Lead and co-speaker are required to register for the conference and pay any associated fees. (Early registration and member discounts are available. If accepted, Lead speaker (only) will receive $100 conference registration discount.)

Audiovisual Equipment
Speakers are responsible for computer, adapters, and other AV equipment required (USMRC will provide a screen, LCD projector, and speaker/sound). Ensure your computer can connect to a VGA cable. Wireless internet will be available through the conference site but with the uncertainty of WIFI, it is recommended all presentation materials (including videos) are downloaded and available locally on your computer or an external drive.

Handouts/Materials
Speakers are strongly encouraged to provide handouts to be available online through the USMRC conference app for conference attendees. Printed handouts are optional and the sole responsibility of the speaker to reproduce and provide. (NOTE: Session materials used must be cited with permission obtained, where required.) Presentation materials (except chart paper and marker) are the responsibility of the presenter.

Biographical Profile
Speakers are responsible for providing a short biographical profile and photo to be uploaded to the conference app.

Consider the format and length (1- or 2-hour sessions) that might fit your desired presentation. Note: Your session may be scheduled to be presented twice during the conference event.

1. Panel: Presenters gather for a moderated panel discussion with time for table discussions to allow interaction between the audience and presenters. Panel members should represent diversity in thought and experience.

2. Interactive: Participants work together while engaging with the content being presented. The emphasis is on facilitated collaborations, hands-on activities, and real-world problem-solving.

3. Networking: Participants share and exchange thoughts, ideas, and opinions on topics or areas of focus.

4. Presentation: Information is shared with participants through lectures, videos, and table discussions.

5. Other: Please specify.

The target audience descriptions are designed to help speakers describe the content of their session and are best designed based on an attendee's experience and role.

1. Administrators (district or building)

2. Classroom Educators

3. Interventionist/Specialty Educators

4. Instructional Coaches

5. Other (specify)

Each proposal is blind-reviewed by US Math Recovery staff using the following criteria. (Note: Not all submitted proposals may be accepted for presentation)

Proposal Scoring Criteria

• The proposal aligns with Math Recovery (e.g., inquiry-based teaching, Guiding Principles, Core Beliefs, Key Elements, learning progressions) and addresses the USMRC mission.
• The proposal attends to the target audience, area of content focus, and topics.
• The proposal outlines a process that models the best in adult learning and participant engagement with clearly delineated session outcomes.
• The proposal addresses how Math Recovery supports or advances students, educators or schools/districts improvements.

Additional Selection Criteria

• When the selection committee is making final decisions from all submissions, the following additional considerations will be used:
• The total number of submissions for an area of focus or topics addressed
• The number of hours requested in a proposal
• Available space at conference location
• The location or composition of the presentation team
• Past USMRC conference presentations and session reviews