CoachFest 2026

Discover how intentional use of multiple representations in grades K-5 can deepen conceptual understanding and make student thinking visible. This interactive, research‑informed session, explores visual, symbolic, verbal, concrete, and physical representations, analyze their mathematical value, and apply the Doing the Math protocol. Educators will leave with practical strategies and facilitation moves they can immediately use to promote equitable, discourse‑rich mathematics instruction.

The Denim Tie Experience: Wear Your Story is an interactive social-emotional learning experience designed to help educators and instructional leaders pause, reflect, connect, and intentionally consider the strengths they bring to their schools and the people they serve.