Dine & Learn: Student Engagement in Math with Cecilio Dimas (SVMI)

Dine & Learn: Student Engagement in Math with Cecilio Dimas (SVMI)

Date: Thursday November 13

Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Location: Laney College

We’re bringing together math educators and enthusiasts from across Alameda County for a special Dine & Learn session with Cecilio Dimas, Executive Director at SVMI.

During this interactive evening, you’ll explore student engagement, a core pillar of the California Math Framework, and see what it looks like in action.

Experience short, high-leverage math tasks, discover facilitation strategies that foster authentic participation, and connect with colleagues shaping math instruction in your community.

Why Attend

• Experience hands-on math tasks that spark curiosity and persistence.
• Learn simple facilitation moves that make math lessons come alive.
• Connect with fellow educators and enthusiasts in a collaborative setting.

About the Speaker

Cecilio Dimas is the Executive Director of the Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative (SVMI), leading professional learning and assessment programs that support thousands of educators across California.

A former teacher and district administrator, Cecilio is known for translating powerful research into practical, high-energy math experiences for classrooms of all kinds.