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WIU to Host Annual Math Teachers’ Conference, “Assessment and Numeracy for All”
November 10, 2026
MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University's School of Computing, Data and Mathematical Sciences will host its Annual Math Teachers' Conference, "Assessment and Numeracy for All," on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the WIU Quad Cities Riverfront Campus in Moline.
The conference will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon and is open to mathematics and science educators, administrators and education professionals. Participants may earn up to 3.5 professional development hours while exploring current approaches to assessment, numeracy instruction and data literacy.
This year's conference expands to include science educators and will feature ACT Prep tracks for grades 9-12, including ACT Science, Math, and Data Analysis, presented by ACT experts. Additional K-12 instructional tracks will focus on the Illinois State Board of Education's (ISBE) Numeracy Plan, Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) resources, number sense and fluency, data science integration and practical classroom strategies.
The conference will also highlight WIU partnerships, including dual-credit pathways and support for local schools and teachers.
Because the conference is scheduled on a Saturday morning, educators can participate without the need for substitute teacher plans or costs.
Registration is required and can be completed at jotform.com/242255992082158.
Educators are encouraged to share information about the conference with colleagues in their departments and districts.
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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