Save the Date!
July 13-16, 2009
Riviera Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
Make plans now to join fellow educators for four exciting, something-to-
do-every-minute days, and a full immersion in Singapore’s breakthrough
math instructional strategies!
Expand your expertise in the content, strategies, and application of Singapore Math. Sessions range from the fundamentals to the advanced:
- Number Sense
- Place Value, Computation, and Mental Math Strategies
- Basic and Advanced Model Drawing
- Intervention Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Progression Across Grade Levels
- Parental Involvement
- Assessment and State Standards
- Plus Many More!
Fantastic networking opportunities give you the chance to connect,
share challenges, and find solutions with old and new friends.
Don’t miss your chance to add your name to the Mailing List—and be among the first to receive the 2009 conference brochure.
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Featured Presenters
 | Yeap Ban Har, Ph.D.,
Dr. Yeap Ban Har is a gifted and inspirational speaker of high international demand. A native of Singapore, he has taught Singapore Math at various grade levels in both primary and secondary schools. Dr. Yeap's current areas of interest include mathematical problem solving, problem posing, and thinking skills. His presentations are lively, his strategies practical and invaluable to those searching for answers, and his messages motivating. He is the author of several books for primary and pre-school children. |  | Sandra Chen,
Sandra has presented throughout the US offering proven Singapore Math strategies direct from her years of experience using the program in her own classroom. She has a love of teaching that shines through in her energetic and motivating presentations. She is passionate about promoting equity in mathematical education for mainstream and special education students. Sandra is the author of a new book, The Parent Connection for Singapore Math. |  | Char Forsten,
Char has presented Singapore Math topics at the NCTM, NAESP and IRA conferences. She’s traveled to Singapore to get a first-hand view of how the program works there. One of the country’s top educational speakers, Char is a powerfully compelling and engaging presenter known for providing teachers with immediate solutions and practical strategies for success. She is the author of several best-selling books and the co-author of 8-Step Model Drawing. |  | Jana Hazekamp,
Jana passionately believes that motivating students to love math takes enthusiasm, humor, and a “here and now” sense of purpose. Based on her own experience with Singapore Math in her classroom, her dynamic, fun-filled presentations provide teachers with practical ways to provide quality instructional strategies and better teach mathematics. |  | Catherine Kuhns,
Catherine is a National Board Certified Teacher with a varied and rich teaching background. She has presented workshops at the district, state, and national level. She is the author of Number Wonders and her newly released book Mathematical Art-O-Facts. Catherine is a Presidential Award winner for Excellence in Teaching Elementary Mathematics. |  | Anni Stipek,
Over the past 20 years, Anni has taught kindergarten through eighth grade. Her enthusiasm, emphasis on content, and entertaining style has made her a sought-after speaker and motivator. Anni brings a wealth of practical Singapore Math experience and expertise in designing and implementing math curriculum. |
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