The Ontario Association for Mathematics Education Annual Conference
Balance: Finding the Right MMIX
Ottawa, Ontario - Carleton University
May 14-16, 2009
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OAME 2009 UPDATES:  Scroll down to read about the latest conference developments.

May 12, 2009 - When you Arrive at Carleton
Wondering were to park?  Wondering where the Registration Desk is located? Click here to view a map of Carleton that shows key OAME 2009 locations.

May 11, 2009 - May 7, 2009 Teaching Opportunity
The College of the North Atlantic will be hosting an information session on Wednesday, May 13th 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Delta Ottawa. For more information, please visit the College of the North Atlantic or email Diane Antle to register.

May 8, 2009 - Attention Math Coaches
"Coaching Corner", brought to you by Coaching for Math GAINS, will take place in Southam Hall - SA517 on
Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Drop in for networking, sharing, supports, videos, key messages, models & approaches, and coaching ribbons!

May 8, 2009 - Just for Laughs
What a great way to spend an evening!  Join comedians Alex Wood (who was just selected to represent Ottawa at the Just for Laughs Homegrown Competition), Rick Currie and Jason Laurans at the Annual OAME Awards Banquet on Friday, May 15 at Salo San Marco.  Tickets can be purchased online by going to the conference registration website.

May 6, 2009 - Registration Update
 
Registration will take place in room 208, 210 and 211 of the Residence Commons Building (near Parking Lot P7).  Registration will be open at the following times:

May 5, 2009 - Free Conference Parking
Parking Lot P7 has been reserved for conference delegates.  More details about parking will be posted here soon.

May 1, 2009 - On-line Registration Closing Soon
On-line registration will close on Monday, May 4. On-site registration will be available at the conference.

APRIL 29, 2009 - Arriving on Wednesday?
Join us in room Leeds 124  for a cold one and some chit-chat. If you want, try some games...  win a  door prize. Take the elevator beside Registration, go down and walk straight in to Un”wine”d.. We’re open from 6 pm to 10 pm.

April 14, 2009 - Attention UW ALUMNI
University of Waterloo alumni are invited to a special luncheon taking place on Thursday May 14 at Baker's Grille.  Click here to register.

April 10, 2009 - ACCOMMODATIONS DEADLINE APPROACHES
Please note that unbooked hotel rooms being held for the conference will be released to the general public as of April 13, 2009.  Special group rates may change depending on the hotel.  Please visit our Accommodations page for more details.

April 4, 2009 - ATTENTION MATH COACHES 
While attending OAME 2009, be sure to visit the "Coaching Corner", a drop-in room for ALL math educators, including current and future coaches and coachees.  Find out about ministry coaching supports and school board coaching stories. Network and share with fellow coaches and coachees. For more details, please ask at the registration desk.

March 25, 2009 - THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
The OAME 2009 Organizing Committee wishes to recognize the generous support received from our many sponsors.  Please visit our Sponsors and Exhibitors page to find out more.

February 27, 2009 - CARLETON RESIDENCE UPDATE
Carleton staff is in the final stages of setting up their online reservation system.  On March 4th we will post a link to their reservation system right here.  Remember, Carleton residence rooms start at the low palindromic price of $64.46 per night!

February 19, 2009 - Be Like Barack: Tour the Byward Market during OAME 2009!  
When registering online, be sure to sign up for "Thursday Night Delight."  For only $5, you will be whisked by bus to Ottawa's  Byward Market, bustling with plenty of street vendors, shops, bars and restaurants. At the end of your evening, a bus will be waiting to take you back to Carleton University.  As President Barack Obama said, "It's a great pleasure to be here in ... Ottawa." We know you'll enjoy our Nation's Capital just as much as he did.

February 13, 2009 - ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Our online registration website is now open.  To register simply go to http://www.oame.on.ca/mcis/index.php and click on the "Online Registration for OAME 2009 Annual Conference" button.  Follow the on-screen directions to pick the sessions and special events that you would like to attend.  Be sure to have your credit card handy as this is the easiest and quickest way to pay your registration fee.

February 3, 2009 - REGISTRATION UPDATE
On February 13th, we will put a link right here so that you're able to access MCIS, our online registration website.  The registration website will allow you to choose the sessions and special events that you want to attend.  Also, there will be two options for paying your registration fee.  You can mail in a cheque or you can use your credit card to pay your registration fees online.

February 1, 2009 - PROGRAM UPDATE!!
Conference Program Chairs, Mary and Amy, are putting the finishing touches on what promises to be an incredible conference program. So far, they've lined up a total of 228 sessions and 150 presenters.  So, whether you're looking for new technologies for the mathematics classroom, new strategies for supporting ALL learners, new connections with colleagues from across the province, or anything else mathematics related, OAME 2009 has something for you.

January 30, 2009 - ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE THEME
The theme of OAME 2009 is "Balance: Finding the Right MMIX".  The theme is intended to conjure up images of mathematical balance, as in balancing equations or using a balance, as well as images of professional balance, as in balancing job-embedded and networked professional learning opportunities.  Workshops for teachers and administrators that span many interpretations of balance will be offered.  Other program highlights include sessions that pertain to SMART boards, student success, Ministry initiatives, and instructional leadership.

January 15, 2009 - WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE
Welcome to the OAME 2009 website.  We’ll be adding new information to our website all the time.  Be sure to check back often to find out about the latest conference developments.