Math Leadership Summit

December 9, 2026

Teaching Inclusive Mathematics: What Leaders Need to Know

Come and learn about recent scholarship on teaching knowledge for inclusive mathematics from Dr. Rachel Lambert of the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at UCSB. She will describe political knowledge for teaching inclusive mathematics, developed by herself, Alexis Padilla and Paulo Tan, and its connection to political conocimiento, a concept developed by Rochelle Gutierrez. The keynote will also explore how empathy can create conditions for shifting away from deficit mindsets. Rachel will also share activities she uses when working with teachers and give participants space to design and discuss their own professional learning designs.

The Summit is Wednesday, December 9, 2026 from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Sobrato Center for Nonprofits in Redwood City, CA. Doors open at 8:30 AM with morning refreshments. Lunch is 12 to 1 PM.

Registration for the Summit is included as one of the many perks of SVMI membership and open to Guests for a nominal fee. See the registration page for more information. Advance registration is required. On-site registration is unavailable.

March 4, 2027

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Keynotes are generally from 9 to 12 PM, followed by lunch from 12 to 1 PM.

The event is offered in-person in the Bay Area.

Event registration for the Summit is included as one of the many perks of SVMI membership and open to non-members for a nominal fee. See registration for more information.

What is a Math Leadership Summit?

SVMI's Math Leadership Summits are designed for learning and collaboration for grade-level leads, math department chairs, coaches/TOSAs, site administrators, and district administrators. The biannual summit aims to build awareness and deepen understanding at the intersection of instructional leadership, mathematics, equity, and engagement. Nationally recognized speakers feature relevant and meaningful topics. Since 1996, SVMI has been honored to learn from some of the most brilliant minds in mathematics and mathematics education: Ruth Parker, Jo Boaler, Cathy Humphreys, Akihiko Takahashi, Megan Franke, Steve Leinwand, Eduardo Briceño, Constance Kamii, Deborah Ball, Catherine Lewis, Kathy Richardson, and many, many more. See below for some of our most recent keynote speakers!

Keynotes are generally from 9 to 12 PM, followed by lunch from 12 to 1 PM. The event is offered in-person in the Bay Area. Event registration for the Summit is included as one of the many perks of SVMI membership and open to non-members for a nominal fee.

Yolande Beckles Black Kids Love Maths: Cultural Pedagogy in the Classroom

Ed Campos, Jr Data Is the New Currency: Math Leadership in the Age of AI

Rachel Lambert Designing Professional Learning for UDL Math

Harold Asturias Empowering Multilingual Learners To Experience The Joy of Learning Math

David Foster Structuring School Experiences for Equity and Engagement

Angela Torres A GUIDE TO DETRACKING MATH COURSES: The Journey to Realize EQUITY AND ACCESS in K-12 MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Julia M. Aguirre MATH STRONG OR STAGNANT: EXAMINING THE DILEMMAS OF TRACKING AND ITS IMPACT ON MATH IDENTITY AND LEARNING

Alan Schoenfeld TRU Math

Dao Kambara & Mary Kearney Implementing Lab School Across the Cristo Rey Network

Kyndall Brown Choosing to See: ICU Framework

Robert Kaplinsky Why We Should Reconsider Using Worksheets And Word Problems (And What We Should Be Doing Instead)

Vinci Daro Math Language Routines

Jack Dieckmann Math Language Routines

Karen Mayfield-Ingram The Impact of Identity in K-8 Mathematics Learning and Teaching: Rethinking Equity-Based Practices

Teaching Inclusive Mathematics: What Leaders Need to Know

The Summit is Wednesday, December 9, 2026 from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Sobrato Center for Nonprofits in Redwood City, CA. Doors open at 8:30 AM with morning refreshments. Lunch is 12 to 1 PM.

Registration for the Summit is included as one of the many perks of SVMI membership and open to Guests for a nominal fee. See the registration page for more information. Advance registration is required. On-site registration is unavailable.

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