2025 Summit

What to Expect

Join us at this summer’s summit, where the spotlight will be on integrating data science and statistics into the preparation of future mathematics teachers! This event will bring together approximately 50 faculty who want to lead the way in preparing secondary math teachers to teach the crucial data science and statistical tools needed to excel in the modern world. The summit will dive into the evolving landscape of teacher education programs, highlighting institutions that have recently made changes to programs to better align with the needs of today’s learners. We will explore innovative curriculum materials and cutting-edge technology tools and hear from influential national and state organizations driving the transformation of high school math education, with a greater emphasis on data science and statistics. Attendees will expand their network and leave with actionable strategies to elevate their own programs. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of the movement to shape the future of mathematics teacher education!

Key Goals

• Learn best practices and insights from national and state-level organizations driving the modernization of K-12 mathematics education.
• Explore successful program changes from institutions that have integrated data science and statistics into their coursework. 
• Gain a deeper understanding of how to initiate changes to integrate data science and statistics into secondary mathematics teacher preparation.
• Discover innovative curriculum resources and educational technology to effectively teach data science and statistics.
• Define actionable objectives to enhance your teacher preparation programs and promote stronger preparation for teaching data science and statistics.
• Leave with the tools, knowledge, and motivation to implement meaningful changes in your program.
• Connect with peers and experts to foster collaboration and support for future initiatives, including research opportunities to explore problems of practice in data science and statistics teacher education, supported by the ESTEEM staff.

Schedule Overview

Day 1	Day 2
The first day will focus on incorporating preparation to data science and statistics into mathematics teacher preparation. Participants will hear from national and state experts about modernizing high school mathematics and learn from institutions that have updated their courses or programs.	The second will include breakout sessions focused on curriculum materials, technology tools, and networking. Participants will explore various resources and have time for discussions, setting actionable goals, and developing strategies to advance their teacher preparation programs effectively.

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