AMTNJ One-Day Workshop: Cracking the Code: Practical Strategies for Supporting Students with Dyscalculia (3-8)

Workshop Title: Cracking the Code: Practical Strategies for Supporting Students with Dyscalculia (3-8)

Date: 2/26/2026

Time: 8:30 am – 3 pm

Location: Rutgers University, Busch Campus Piscataway

Facilitator(s):  Lauren Fullmer

Description: This workshop provides educators with the tools to better support students with dyscalculia and other math learning differences. Participants will explore the cognitive roots of dyscalculia, practice intervention strategies, and discover tools for reducing anxiety while building number sense. Through simulations, case studies, and hands-on stations, educators will gain empathy for student experiences while building a resource toolkit for their classrooms. The day culminates in collaborative lesson planning and peer coaching, ensuring participants leave with strategies they can apply immediately to promote equity and access in mathematics learning.