K-16 Math for Careers Summit
Thank you for attending!
Summit Resources:
Math for Careers Summit Program
Math for Careers Summit Program with session descriptions
Video recordings:
Sharing a sabbatical opportunity not affiliated with the summit. The application is due October 2nd: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons-fellows-in-mathematics/
The goal of the Math for Careers Summit is to improve and align career pathways by fostering innovative instructional approaches that will inspire and prepare all students to pursue STEM (and other math-impacted) careers fields.
Instructional and administrative leaders are cordially invited to join us for a day of conversation and active learning around how to better support San Diego and Imperial County students through the educational pipeline to careers in STEM and other math-impacted fields. At the K-16 Math for Careers Summit, we will:
- Consider STEM outcomes, achievement data, and equity gaps for students across all educational segments;
- Develop a better understanding of math course sequencing, curriculum, and pedagogy as it relates to career readiness in STEM;
- Learn about successful models for addressing the challenges and inequitable outcomes in the STEM educational pipeline;
- Develop action plans around increasing educational alignment in STEM career pathways
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: The Price Center, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093
Cost: Registration & Parking are free!
CE Units: Available for attendees, information will be provided at the Summit (2 qtr. units for $50, provided by the Division of UC San Diego Extended Studies)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
Registration: Register to attend at bit.ly/Math4Careers2024 by Friday, August 30th
Audience: Educational leaders* from High School, Community College, and University in Business, STEM and other math-impacted content areas.
*Teachers, College/University Faculty, Department Chairs, Instructional Coordinators, Counselors, TOSAs, Administrators, Deans, Assistant Deans, and Program Leads are invited to attend
Meet Our Keynote Speaker!
Dr. Sherrie Reed
California Education Lab, UC Davis
Dr. Sherrie Reed is Executive Director of the California Education Lab at the UC Davis School of Education, where she directs research activities for a portfolio of grants aimed at improving the educational outcomes of California’s youth. Prior to joining the Lab, Sherrie worked in K12 education for over 20 years, serving as the research director for an education nonprofit, charter school developer, school administrator, and special education teacher. Her research centers on education policy in school choice, accountability, and college and career readiness—including dual enrollment, CTE, A-G courses, and high school math. Sherrie currently serves as the President of the California Educational Research Association. Learn more about Dr. Reed’s work HERE.
Keynote Address
2+2 Does Not Always = 4: How High School Math Course-Taking Adds Up Differently for Different Students
High school math course-taking is typically viewed as a linear progression. And when successfully completed, this progression leads to the postsecondary options that an individual chooses. In schools across California, however, this is not the case for many students. In reality, high school math course-taking and its relationship to educational outcomes is the result of complex interactions between individual and institutional factors and numerous systemic barriers. In this session, we will explore high school math course-taking patterns statewide and for key student subgroups, the impact of course diversification, and the role math courses play in college application, admissions, and enrollment.
Session Speakers
Luis Guerrero
Associate Professor of Mathematics & Faculty Profesional Development Coordinator
Palomar College
Mark Lantsberger
Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator, Computer Science
San Diego County Office of Education
