Department of Mathematics and Philosophy

⚠️ Important: Participants must register through the correct session portal. Session pages may contain information, but you must use the official registration links below to register correctly.

Registration

Numeracy for ALL Mini-Conference

Designed for teachers of students in Grades K–12. Registration through ICTM.

Register via ICTM (K–12)
Modeling in Math & Science Workshop

Part of the WIU Noyce Program. Limited to 24 participants. Grades 7–12 STEM teachers.

Register via Noyce (Grades 7–12)

Registration Fees

Attendee Type Fee
Regular Attendee $85
Full-Time Student $20

* Each registered person receives a box lunch.

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Western Illinois University
Department of Math & Philosophy
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Questions?

Call (309) 298-1054
or email Malinda Harris

Keynote Speaker

Keynote

Janet Moore

Math Instructional Coach with a passion for empowering students and teachers to be confident, curious, and competent mathematicians, regardless of their past experiences in mathematics.

Janet draws upon a unique combination of formal and informal teaching experiences including: teaching high school mathematics at Bureau Valley High School; teaching developmental mathematics at Illinois State University; integrating math, science, and ELA into simulated space mission experiences at the Challenger Learning Center; translating NASA's high-energy astrophysics missions into K–12 lessons; and providing professional development for teachers on behalf of ISBE, NSF, and MSP during the transition to Common Core and NGSS standards.

In her curriculum development and professional development endeavors, Janet emphasizes an inquiry-based, SEL-focused approach to mathematics instruction that allows students and teachers to understand mathematical concepts through meaningful experiences.

  • Modeling in Math & Science Workshop (Grades 7–12)
  • 3 Moves to Engage and Support Math Students (K–14)
  • Closing Talk: Transforming My Students, My Classroom, and Myself (K–14)

Closing Talk

Transforming My Students, My Classroom, and Myself (K–14)

As educators demand change in the world of education, it is important to set a vision for what that change might look like and what its ultimate goals might be. Establishing a coherent vision requires deep reflection about our students, our classrooms, and ourselves as teachers. In this presentation, we will attempt to define the types of transformation we want to see in our students, and we will grapple with the type of transformation that will be necessary in ourselves and our classrooms in order to achieve that vision.

Speaker: Janet Moore  |  Time: 1:45–2:45 p.m.

ACT Featured Sessions

⭐ Highlighted Sessions

To support teachers working with secondary students, this conference includes multiple ACT-focused sessions featuring ACT specialists. Grades 9–12.

ACT Preparation and Resources for Teachers and Students
Using ACT Assessment Data for School/District Improvement
Overview of ACT/PreACT Math Test
Overview of ACT/PreACT Science Test

These sessions provide:

  • Access to real ACT tools and data systems
  • Insight into assessment design
  • Practical strategies for classroom integration

Conference Schedule

Saturday, May 2, 2026 — Full Day Program
Time Track A / General Track B Track C Track D Track E
8:30–8:55 Sign-In, Registration, Refreshments & Networking
9:00–11:30 Numeracy For ALL Mini-Conference Maggie Alibaikzade & Aimee Sutton (ISBE)
K–12 		Modeling in Math and Science Workshop Janet Moore — WIU Noyce Program
Grades 7–12  |  Limited to 24 participants
11:35–12:15 Lunch & Networking
12:20–12:55
Breakout 1 		Leveling Up Learning: Using Math Games with Literacy to Build Confidence and Mathematical Thinking Greg Gierhart
K–8 		3 Moves to Engage and Support Math Students Janet Moore
K–14 		Overview of ACT Test Preparation Activities for Teachers and Students Dominic Lannone, Director, ACT Customer Services
Grades 9–12 		Accessing and Using ACT Assessment Data for School and District Improvement George Schlott, Senior Account Executive, ACT
Grades 9–12 		IAR and Assessment: Year-long Steps to Improve Student Achievement Kathy Felt
Grades 3–8
1:00–1:35
Breakout 2 		Math Fluency: What Does It Really Look Like in the K–8 Classroom? Greg Gierhart
K–8 		The AI Equation: Enhancing Instruction and Reclaiming Teacher Time Dr. Kim Hartweg
K–14 		Overview of the ACT/PreACT Math Test Scott Johanningmeier, Principal Content Specialist in Mathematics, ACT
Grades 9–12 		Overview of the ACT/PreACT Science Test Jay Thomas, Principal Content Specialist in Science, ACT
Grades 9–12
1:45–2:45 Closing Talk: Transforming My Students, My Classroom, and Myself Janet Moore
K–14

Parking & Getting Here

🅿️ Parking Instructions

Participants can park in the Morgan Hall lot. Parking Services have been notified — no tickets will be issued. If the Morgan Hall lot is full, use the Currens Hall lot.

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📍 Campus Location
Western Illinois University
Macomb Campus
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455

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