Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State (AMTNYS)

NEW Leadership Circles Being Formed

CALLING ALL MATH LEADERS!

The Mathematics Leadership Committee is excited to announce the formation of our new Leadership Circles program. This program will provide a platform for experienced mathematical leaders in New York to collaborate with new / aspiring leaders. This program is an offshoot of the NCSM Mentorship Program. It is a direct result of our collaboration with them through our Gates Foundation Grant, led by our liaisons Danielle Bouton-Wales and Suzanne Libfeld.

Math Leaders are defined as:

* Mathematics leadership roles in their team, building, district, or community (e.g., instructional coaches, department chairs, curriculum leads, team leaders, teacher leaders, coordinators, directors, etc.).
* Leadership roles in local/regional/state organizations
If you are currently a mathematics leader, or are interested in becoming a leader someday, please consider joining our Leadership Circles program. We are hoping to be able to pair 1-2 experienced leaders with 2-4 new and aspiring leaders based on region and similarity of leadership positions. The year long program will consist of several Google Meets as well as a meeting at the Annual Conference in Albany on Friday November 6.

Registration forms are found below and need to be completed by May 20.

Experienced Leader Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfecO-tdR8mzG72_QAy1ud9LCZXuKWmtK1gIVAoeV7S7ta73A/viewform
New/Aspiring Leader Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqWi8iL-DOus35J0J4P5c_clocA-uohH_2P3UtYcSS-tkE2w/viewform

Thank you for your support of AMTNYS. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email Mike Siuta at [email protected]

New/Aspiring Registration Complete this form if you are interested in a leadership position or are new to your leadership position.

NYSSEC SUMMER INSTITUTE 2026 Registration OPEN

Registration for the 2026 New York STEM Collaborative Summer Institute is now open, Come join us!!

https://nysstem.education/blank-page/

Get Ready for AMTNYS 2026!

We are thrilled to begin the countdown to our upcoming annual conference, November 6-7, 2026 in Albany, New York! To help you prepare for an incredible experience of professional growth and networking, we have gathered all the essential planning resources in one place.

Please find the following documents linked here:

Tentative Schedule of Events: Start scouting the sessions, keynote speakers, and workshops that will spark your passion for mathematics education. The tentative schedule also contains:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YJeO5WRVXRAGbbVDXuIJ5IC-2_K8cZaTPy8bZPMQuRs/edit?tab=t.0

Registration Pricing: A clear breakdown of rates and membership tiers to ensure you get the best value.

Hotel Information: Details on our room blocks, discounted rates, and booking instructions for a seamless stay.

Justification Toolkit: A guide—including a letter template—designed to help you demonstrate the value of this conference to your administration.
https://amtnys.member365.org/tracking/ls/click?upn=dW5pcXVlY2xpZW50aWQ9blNPb19QeEEyM2xtMTNFZWlWd2xsZyZ1bmlxdWVhY2Nlc3NpZD0zYjRmNmJlMWY2YjI2MjkwMjI5MDQ3ZjEzODkzYWQ0NmExYzZhNWFiJmxpbmtpZD0yMTUmY29udGFjdGlkPTUxNDIy

We know that planning for professional development takes time and advocacy, and we hope these tools make the process much smoother for you.

We can’t wait to see the incredible energy and expertise our membership brings to the conference this year. If you have any questions regarding the materials, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,

Allie Bratt and The AMTNYS Planning Committee

Last CALL for AMTNYS 76th Annual Conference Speaker Proposals

Spring break is just around the corner—making it the perfect time to start thinking about sharing your ideas and expertise! We invite you to submit a proposal to present at the upcoming AMTNYS Conference this fall. It’s a wonderful opportunity to inspire fellow educators and share an area, method, or strategy that you are passionate about.

Links to the proposal form and supporting documents can be found below. Proposals are due by May 1, 2026, and presenters will be notified of their proposal status by June 5, 2026. If you haven’t received an email by that date, please remember to check your spam or junk folder.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Maeve Willis at [email protected] . We look forward to seeing the creative and engaging ideas you’ll bring to this year’s conference!

Links and Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/117geoqFErOIFTFhxLZydmxzyn8ASBc6g/edit

Proposal Form Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/117geoqFErOIFTFhxLZydmxzyn8ASBc6g/edit

Speaker Proposal Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1BmmxIAzTcLLVz5HwxQOpewLzmMPBeRUEkw78rKi7to7H_w/viewform

*Please note: Accepted speakers are required to pay a discounted registration fee of $100. This discounted rate does not apply to co-speakers, who are required to pay the full registration fee.

Buffalo Math Conference & Math Apparel Sale

As Buffalo’s coaching legend Marv Levy once said, “Where else would you rather be than right here, right now?!” (well, next weekend!)

Top four things to do in Western New York next weekend:

1) Snap a selfie and stroll through the Japanese Garden while the cherry blossoms are bursting
2) Cheer on our (finally!) playoff-bound Sabres
3) Eat some really good wings (because… obviously)
4) Join BAAMT for an energetic, community building math conference!

The Details
The Buffalo Area Association of Math Teachers 2nd Annual Conference is coming up:

Saturday, May 2
8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Erie 1 BOCES Campus

Theme: Making Math Matter: The Power of Connections

You’ll have three opportunities to attend workshops created by math educators, for math educators—all designed to spark ideas you can bring right back to your classroom.

Keynote Speaker:
Dana Morse — AMTNYS award-winner, leader and a constant supporter of math educators everywhere! https://www.youtube.com/

Come get inspired, re-energized, and ready to finish the 4th quarter strong!

Register FOR FREE today at www.baamt716.com

Fan of Buffalo? Like Math Shirts?
We have dropped a new apparel line that you can purchase today! Find the link at www.baamt716.com

Purchase by 4/23 and pick up your swag at the conference or have your items shipped directly to your home so you can represent Buffalo wherever you roam!

Buffalo Math Conference & Math Apparel Sale

As Buffalo’s coaching legend Marv Levy once said, “Where else would you rather be than right here, right now?!" (well, next weekend!)

Top four things to do in Western New York next weekend:

1) Snap a selfie and stroll through the Japanese Garden while the cherry blossoms are bursting
2) Cheer on our (finally!) playoff-bound Sabres
3) Eat some really good wings (because… obviously)
4) Join BAAMT for an energetic, community building math conference!

The Details
The Buffalo Area Association of Math Teachers 2nd Annual Conference is coming up:

Saturday, May 2
8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Erie 1 BOCES Campus

Theme: Making Math Matter: The Power of Connections

You’ll have three opportunities to attend workshops created by math educators, for math educators—all designed to spark ideas you can bring right back to your classroom.

Keynote Speaker:
Dana Morse — AMTNYS award-winner, leader and a constant supporter of math educators everywhere! https://www.youtube.com/

Come get inspired, re-energized, and ready to finish the 4th quarter strong!

Register FOR FREE today at www.baamt716.com

Fan of Buffalo? Like Math Shirts?
We have dropped a new apparel line that you can purchase today! Find the link at www.baamt716.com

Purchase by 4/23 and pick up your swag at the conference or have your items shipped directly to your home so you can represent Buffalo wherever you roam!

NYSED Math Curriculum Review Guide Webinar

NYSED will be hosting a webinar to mark the release of a new PreK-12 Mathematics Curriculum Review Guide on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

The Guide was developed to support schools and districts in reviewing, selecting, and/or revising high-quality mathematics curricula and curricular materials for grades PreK-12.

This webinar is intended for New York State PreK-12 curriculum, instruction, and numeracy leaders, and will include an overview of the new Mathematics Curriculum Review Guide.
Participants must register in advance for this webinar. Click here to register for the webinar: https://e1b-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whnjdWp3QhGZiPx8pLOOAA #/registration

After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The Guide will be available on NYSED’s Numeracy Initiative webpage following the webinar.

Questions regarding the webinar or PreK-12 Mathematics Curriculum Review Guide may be directed to the Office of Standards and Instruction at [email protected] or 518-474-5922.

Registration is now open for our next Webinar with Chadd McGlone on Tuesday, April 14 from 7:00pm-8:30pm

IF AI DOES THE THINKING, STUDENTS WON’T: RECLAIMING HUMAN LEARNING IN AN AI WORLD

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in K–12 learning environments, many systems claim the ability to identify what students know and to prescribe next steps for instruction. Drawing on the NCSM Educational Technology and AI Guidance for Math Leaders and analyses of teacher interactions with a purpose-trained GPT, the presentation examines how AI’s value shifts when educators use it not as a surrogate for instruction but as a partner for contextualizing learning, enriching cultural and place-based relevance, and supporting professional inquiry. The analysis proposes a conceptual shift from AI as a mechanism for instructional automation to AI as an amplifier of human thinking. This reframing positions educators, not algorithms, as the primary interpreters of student learning and as co-constructors of technological use. We will outline implications for teacher preparation, leadership decision-making, and ethical technology adoption, arguing that AI-integrated learning environments must foreground human presence, inquiry, and identity if they are to support meaningful and equitable learning.

Dr. Chadd McGlone is a mathematics educator and international leader focused on advancing equitable, research-aligned mathematics teaching through professional learning and teacher leadership. He is the Co-Founder and Founding Executive Director of Mathkind Global, a nonprofit organization supporting mathematics educators through long-term partnerships in under-resourced communities across Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. He is also the founder of Lesson Atlas, a teacher-facing instructional platform delivering complete, story-driven lesson systems grounded in authentic global narratives, and Five Forms Learning, which supports educators in using AI effectively and assessing in the age of emerging technologies. Dr. McGlone earned a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has substantial experience as a classroom teacher in mathematics and science. He serves as a Board Member of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) and is Co-Chair of NCSM’s Task Force on AI in Mathematics Education. He previously served on the U.S. National Commission on Mathematics Instruction (USNCMI), contributing to international dialogue on mathematics education. His work centers on teacher leadership, culturally responsive pedagogy, and thoughtful integration of technology in mathematics instruction.

To register, complete the Webinar Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-AuiFQmt-7mGw9MQqq2_VPs8jEjZT81bcucBbCBNwmM/viewform?edit_requested=true

Should you have any questions, please contact Michael Siuta at [email protected]

AMTNYS Leadership Webinar Registration Please complete the form below if you are interested in attending Chadd McGlone's webinar on April 14 (7:00-8:30pm) IF AI DOES THE THINKING, STUDENTS WON’T: RECLAIMING HUMAN LEARNING IN AN AI WORLD As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in K–12 learning environments, many syste...

AMTNYS 76th Annual Conference Speaker Proposals

Spring break is just around the corner—making it the perfect time to start thinking about sharing your ideas and expertise! We invite you to submit a proposal to present at the upcoming AMTNYS Conference this fall. It’s a wonderful opportunity to inspire fellow educators and share an area, method, or strategy that you are passionate about.

Links to the proposal form and supporting documents can be found below. Proposals are due by May 1, 2026, and presenters will be notified of their proposal status by June 5, 2026. If you haven’t received an email by that date, please remember to check your spam or junk folder.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Maeve Willis at [email protected] . We look forward to seeing the creative and engaging ideas you’ll bring to this year’s conference!

Links and Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/117geoqFErOIFTFhxLZydmxzyn8ASBc6g/edit

Proposal Form Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/117geoqFErOIFTFhxLZydmxzyn8ASBc6g/edit

Speaker Proposal Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1BmmxIAzTcLLVz5HwxQOpewLzmMPBeRUEkw78rKi7to7H_w/viewform

*Please note: Accepted speakers are required to pay a discounted registration fee of $100. This discounted rate does not apply to co-speakers, who are required to pay the full registration fee.

Casino Night - With a Twist!

The Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) is hosting an adult casino night with professional dealers, food, and drinks. But there's a twist! They are looking for people to work along side the dealers to explain to the players why the odds are stacked against them. This event will take place on Friday, May 1st.

If you're interested in volunteering your time at the museum for this event, please contact Daniel Schneiderman at [email protected].

Rochester Museum & Science Center The mission of the RMSC is to inspire a better future for all through curiosity, exploration, and participation in science, culture, and the natural world.

AMTNYS Executive Board members supporting one of our affiliate organizations at their math conference. Did you attend? Let us know one thing you’re taking away from the conference.