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Thursday, December 3
 

8:15am EST

Math Is Figure-Out-Able: Building Strategic Thinkers Through Reasoning-Based Math Instruction
Thursday December 3, 2026 8:15am - 9:25am EST
The Math Is Figure-Out-Able approach and professional learning platform support a powerful shift from teaching steps and algorithms to fostering strategic reasoning, flexible thinking, and deep conceptual understanding. This session introduces the Developing Mathematical Reasoning framework, showing how students build number sense, make connections, and reason authentically. Through hands-on tasks, educators explore how students use relationships, represent thinking, and apply strategies confidently. Participants leave with practical ideas and pedagogical approaches that strengthen instruction—grounded in the belief that Math is FigureOutAble!
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Dr. DeAnna Moreau

Program Director, Math is FigureOutAble
Dr. DeAnna Moreau is currently the Program Director for Math is FigureOutAble where she supports school districts that are using the Math is FigureOutAble Systems Solution for professional learning. Dr. Moreau previously served as the K-5 Math Curriculum Specialist for Chesterfield... Read More →
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Mrs. Jackie O'Toole

Director of Instruction, St. Andrews School
Mrs. Jackie O’Toole has dedicated more than 20 years to the field of education serving in a variety of leadership and instructional roles, including assistant principal, instructional designer, and elementary classroom teacher. She currently serves as the Director of Instruction... Read More →
Thursday December 3, 2026 8:15am - 9:25am EST
Colony A

9:45am EST

Differentiation That Works: Practical Tools for the Gifted Classroom and Beyond
Thursday December 3, 2026 9:45am - 10:55am EST
Bridging theory and practice, this interactive K-12 session empowers educators to understand gifted characteristics and asynchronous development. Participants will master differentiation techniques and acquire a turnkey toolkit of actionable classroom strategies. Through polls, case studies, and rapid action-planning, attendees will collaborate to elevate rigor and support high-ability learners.
Outcomes: Diagnose asynchronous needs, design tiered frameworks, and immediately implement three practical strategies or share them with school-wide peers.
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Melissa Ross

Gifted Resource Teacher, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Melissa began her teaching career at Plaza Elementary School and has since worked as a cluster teacher, a teacher at the Old Donation School Gifted Academy and is currently a Gifted Resource Teacher with Virginia Beach City Public Schools at Salem Elementary School. She holds a Bachelor... Read More →
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Marie Schuh

Gifted Resource Teacher, Stafford County Public Schools
Marie Schuh is a veteran educator, currently serving as a Gifted Resource Teacher, AP Research, and Biology instructor for Stafford County Public Schools at Hartwood High School. Over nearly two decades, Marie has taught a diverse range of Middle and High School Science courses across both New Y... Read More →
Thursday December 3, 2026 9:45am - 10:55am EST
Colony A
 
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