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Monday, June 15
 

10:15am EDT

Lasting Learning Through Interleaving: A Powerful Strategy for All Levels of Math
Monday June 15, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Learn how mixing different types of math problems—rather than grouping them by skill—dramatically strengthens students’ retention and problem-solving. In this interactive session, teachers will examine the cognitive science behind interleaving practice, experience classroom-ready examples, and plan lessons that weave new and prior skills together. Leave with practical strategies to help students make connections, think flexibly, and retain essential concepts well beyond the unit test.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Riccomini

Paul Riccomini

Professor, The Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Paul Riccomini is a highly respected expert in mathematics education, specializing in high intensity instructional techniques for mathematics.
With a mathematics degree and dual certifications as a high school math and special education teacher, Paul possesses in-depth knowledge of content matter and evidence-based instructional techniques. Drawing from extensive classroom experience, Paul understands the unique challenges... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Room 13

11:30am EDT

From Research to Classroom Practice: A Collaborative Partnership for Implementing Cognitive Based High-Impact Math Strategies
Monday June 15, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
What does it take to move evidence-based strategies from professional development into consistent classroom practice? This session highlights a district–research partnership focused on implementing Interleaving Practice Format (IPF) and Worked Solution Strategy (WSS). Participants will explore a three-step model: collaborative professional learning to build understanding, instructional coaching to support lesson design, and follow-up coaching for in-class implementation and refinement. Through classroom examples and planning artifacts, this session demonstrates how districts can move beyond isolated PD to build coherent systems that support teacher learning and improve student outcomes. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for sustaining research-based practices in mathematics instruction.
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Candace Lane

Horry County Schools
Candace W Lane, brings 36 years of dedicated service to public education, grounded in an unwavering belief that public schools are the fabric of our society. With 14 years in the classroom, Candace developed a deep understanding of the art and science of teaching—recognizing that... Read More →
avatar for Paul Riccomini

Paul Riccomini

Professor, The Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Paul Riccomini is a highly respected expert in mathematics education, specializing in high intensity instructional techniques for mathematics.
With a mathematics degree and dual certifications as a high school math and special education teacher, Paul possesses in-depth knowledge of content matter and evidence-based instructional techniques. Drawing from extensive classroom experience, Paul understands the unique challenges... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 13

2:15pm EDT

Palmetto Math: Where Every Student in South Carolina is a Math Student
Monday June 15, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Have you ever heard the phrase, "I'm just not a math person." If so, this session is for you. Participants will gain insights on how using Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) across all grade levels can create math kids and improve math outcomes. Through CRA, students develop a tactile and visual "anchor" for math concepts that create lasting mental representations that students can use when they encounter difficult abstract problems. In addition, CRA ensures students understand the why behind a procedure before moving to the abstract stage, preventing students from just memorizing steps they don't understand. When students understand the underlying concepts, they are better able to apply mathematical skills to new, real-world situations. Are you ready, let's do some math!
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Sheah Pacheco

South Carolina Department of Education
Sheah Pacheco serves as a Math Specialist with the Palmetto Math Project, bringing 16 years of experience in education to her work with supporting high-quality math instruction.
Her work as a mathematics educator across three states has equipped her with a broad understanding of diverse curricula, student populations, and math instructional practices. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from East Carolina University and a masters degree... Read More →
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Elizabeth Shumpert

South Carolina Department of Education
Elizabeth Schumpert is honored to serve as the Team Lead for the Palmetto Math Project.  She has 28 years of experience in public education in South Carolina. Before joining the S.C. State Department of Education, Elizabeth spent 26 years in Saluda County Schools as a teacher, instructional... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 13
 
Tuesday, June 16
 

10:15am EDT

Implementing Zearn Math to Reach Impact
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Independent research, including a large-scale randomized control trial, shows Zearn Math has a statistically significant impact on student math achievement — earning the program the highest rating from Evidence for ESSA. Across this evidence base one takeaway is consistent: results are strongest when students complete 3+ grade-level lessons each week. In this panel session, South Carolina district and school leaders will reflect on their first year implementing Zearn Math to support grade-level learning. Participants will come away with actionable strategies to promote consistent usage and drive impact, including: Dedicating consistent time in the schedule each week for students to use ZearnSupporting teachers and leaders with dedicated training Developing routines for reviewing data in order to support student progress and engagement By the end of the session, participants will leave with concrete implementation strategies they can apply to strengthen math instruction and support student success.
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Jennifer Madden

Partner Success, Zearn
Jennifer Madden, a partner success manager at Zearn, brings more than 20 years of experience in education as a teacher and school administrator in South Carolina. Most recently, she served as principal of Woodmont Middle School, where she led schoolwide academic initiatives and supported... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Room 13

11:30am EDT

Rethinking Math Intervention: Helping All Kids Catch Up and Move Forward Through Instructional Coherence
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Every student falls behind in math at some point. But with the right support, all kids can catch up and succeed in grade-level math learning. This session will explore how real-world context and visual representations help students make connections to the big math ideas that structure math learning, allowing them to build deep understanding of prior concepts while learning new content.  Participants will: Examine two math problems that use students’ prior mathematical knowledge and real-world contexts to create on-ramps to new concepts Explore how solving with visual representations, such as hands-on and digital manipulatives, activates and teaches foundational concepts while building a deep mathematical understanding of new content Uncover new strategies to help students build confidence and succeed in grade-level instruction By the end of the session, participants will be motivated to approach math learning as the evolution of a few big ideas—helping students build connections across concepts and grades and giving them a way into new learning.
Speakers
avatar for Beth Sappe

Beth Sappe

Partner Success Director, Zearn
Beth Sappe, a partner success director at Zearn, has more than 22 years of experience in education. In her role, Sappe supports large school districts across the nation on  Zearn implementation, building upon her deep engagement with STEM and mathematics with the Baltimore City Public... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 13

2:15pm EDT

Using Zearn Math Alongside your High-Quality Curriculum
Tuesday June 16, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
As schools plan for the upcoming school year, Zearn supports educators in using the platform alongside high-quality math curriculum to help every student access grade-level math learning. Join Zearn Academic Director Kyle Fatling to explore how Zearn strengthens instructional coherence across core instruction and intervention through a Concrete–Representational–Abstract (CRA) approach. Participants will explore: Using Zearn as a coherent companion to high-quality curriculum, reinforcing the same big math ideas, representations, and models students encounter in core instruction Pacing guidance that fits a classroom or school while maintaining alignment to grade-level learning goals Practical tools educators can use immediately in planning and coaching to ensure consistent, rigorous, and connected math experiences for all students.
Speakers
avatar for Kyle Falting

Kyle Falting

Academic Director, Zearn
Kyle Falting, the academic director at Zearn, has nearly 20 years of experience in education as a state education administrator, district leader and teacher. Falting began his career as a mathematics teacher in Lincoln Parrish, a rural district in northern Louisiana, and eventually... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 13
 
Wednesday, June 17
 

10:15am EDT

Stop Guessing-Start Progressing: Harnessing the Power of Learning Progressions for Numeracy Success
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Too often, mathematics instruction relies on isolated skills and assumptions about what students know, leading to gaps in understanding and inconsistent progress. This session will explore how learning progressions provide a clear, research-based roadmap for developing numeracy by making student thinking visible and connecting concepts across grade levels. Participants will deepen their understanding of the purpose and benefits of learning progressions, including how they support conceptual understanding, guide instructional decision-making, and ensure all students have access to grade-level mathematics through intentional scaffolding and extension.Beyond simply developing learning progressions, this session focuses on making them an actionable tool for everyday instruction. Attendees will learn how to unpack standards, identify prerequisite skills, and use progressions to design aligned lessons, targeted small group instruction, and meaningful formative assessment opportunities. Through practical examples and collaborative discussion, educators will leave with strategies to actively use learning progressions to drive numeracy success, respond to student needs in real time, and move from guessing about student understanding to making informed, impactful instructional decisions.
Speakers
avatar for Nijjall Bigger

Nijjall Bigger

District Elementary Math Specialist, Rock Hill School District (York 3)
Dr. Nijjall Bigger is a dedicated District Elementary Math Specialist in Rock Hill Schools with over 23 years of experience in education. Throughout her career, she has been committed to supporting teachers in developing effective mathematics instruction and fostering strong foundational... Read More →
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Room 13

11:30am EDT

From Plucking to Processing: The Progression Toward Problem Solving
Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Many students approach word problems through “number plucking,” extracting numerals without understanding context. This session highlights a progression that moves students toward deep comprehension and authentic problem solving, with a focus on how intentional teacher questioning supports meaning-making and shifts instruction from answer-getting to sense-making. Participants will explore a progression from number plucking to true problem solving, beginning with identifying common misconceptions and moving to the use of numberless word problems to build understanding. Emphasis will be placed on how purposeful teacher questioning supports students in analyzing, discussing, and making sense of problem situations. Practical strategies and sample tasks will be shared to support immediate classroom application.
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Ashley Zegilla

District Elementary Math Specialist, Rock Hill School District (York 3)
Ashley Zegilla serves as a District Elementary Math Specialist in Rock Hill Schools, where she supports the design and implementation of high-quality mathematics instruction across elementary campuses, with a particular focus on Title I schools. In her role, she partners with teachers... Read More →
Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 13
 
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