MEME 2023 is four days of intensive, exciting early math exploration. This hands-on professional development opportunity will delve deeply into practical ways you can improve early math instruction and will help make early math learning meaningful for both you and young children. It is open to teachers (preschool through kindergarten), school administrators, teacher assistants, classroom coaches, and teacher educators.
Our Early Math Collaborative’s summer institute, MEME: Meaning-making in Early Mathematics, is open to teachers (preschool through kindergarten), school administrators, teacher assistants, classroom coaches, and teacher educators.
It is four days of intensive, exciting early math exploration with a focus on counting/cardinality, spatial thinking, and shape. Led by instructors from Erikson Institute’s Early Math Collaborative, authors of Big Ideas in Early Mathematics: What Teachers of Young Children Need to Know, the event will be both challenging and fun. This hands-on professional development opportunity will delve deeply into practical ways you can improve early math instruction and will help make early math learning meaningful for both you and young children.
During the event, you will collaborate with colleagues and enjoy stimulating plenary sessions focused on developing a deep understanding of the Big Ideas — those central, coherent, generative, and developmentally appropriate concepts that are the foundation of all mathematics. You will work with other engaged adults in the beautiful Erikson Institute learning environment, and enjoy the wonderful food, shopping, and entertainment options Chicago has to offer.
Included as part of the institute are an opening reception the evening of Tuesday, July 11, and a fun (discounted) group excursion in Chicago the evening of Wednesday, July 12. Breakfast and snacks will be served daily.
Each morning, participants will take part in a shared learning experience around the math of Counting/Cardinality, Spatial Thinking, and Shape.
In the afternoons, there will be multiple topics to select from. Previous topics have included:
- Working with Adult Learners
- Building Big Ideas Through Block Play
- Classroom Connections
- Discovering the Power of Analyzing Children’s Work
- The T and M in STEM
Wednesday Group Outing
Experience the “top tour in Chicago and one of the top ten tours in the U.S.” according to TripAdvisor users. The Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise is a must for out-of-towners and Chicagoans alike. CAF-certified volunteer tour guides—called docents—interpret more than 50 buildings along the Chicago River. You’ll find out how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world’s largest cities in less than 100 years. In 90 minutes, get the real story on Chicago architecture and its history. The best part? This cruise is only $23 for each of our guests (a discounted rate).
FAQ
What does the cost include?
The fee includes all workshops and plenary sessions, breakfast each day, supplemental materials, and access to special online videos and materials after the event. Attendees will also receive a copy of Big Ideas in Early Mathematics: What Teachers of Young Children Need to Know and accompanying DVD as well as a packet of materials based on the content that is explored.
What will the schedule be?
A detailed schedule will be emailed to participants prior to the event. Generally sessions begin at 8:30AM and end at 4:00PM, with scheduled breaks and an extended lunch break each day. On the last day sessions end at 1:00PM.
Do you have group rates for registration?
Yes. If you register 3 or more people at one time, you will receive a 10% discount during registration.
Do you offer professional development credit for this event?
We will provide a certificate of completion that states total contact hours. State requirements vary, so please feel free to contact us if you have further questions: academy@erikson.edu
How do I get there and what hotel should I stay at?
All sessions will take place at Erikson Institute in Chicago, IL. You can visit the Location page of Erikson's website to get information about Hotel, Parking, and Directions. There are many hotels within blocks of Erikson Institute.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Yes. Refund requests must be made in writing to academy@erikson.edu on or before June 1, 2023. A $50 cancellation fee per individual will be deducted from any refund request received on or before June 1, 2023. After that date, there will be no refunds of registration fees but transfer of registration to a colleague can be arranged up until 7 days prior to the event.
What happens if the event is cancelled?
If the event is canceled due to insufficient registrations or other reasons, we will contact registrants as soon as it is feasible and will issue a refund to the original method of payment used at time of purchase. If you have any questions regarding this please contact academy@erikson.edu.
What if I have more questions?
If you have further questions about this event, please email: academy@erikson.edu
Summer Learning
This event is part of our Summer Learning series at Erikson Institute. Learn more »
