Presentations

Conference and Workshop Presentations

To, J. (2025, August – Forthcoming). Let’s Get This Straight: Making Sense of the Explicit vs. Inquiry-Based Instruction Discourse and What it Means for Your Math Teaching. ADSB Summer Institute 2025. Algoma District School Board: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

To, J. (2025, August – Forthcoming). Destreaming: Understanding the “Why” and “How.” ADSB Summer Institute 2025. Algoma District School Board: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

To, J. (2025, May). Let’s Get This Straight: Making Sense of the Explicit vs. Inquiry-Based Instruction Discourse and What it Means for Your Math Teaching. Featured presentation at OAME Annual Conference 2025, Ontario Association for Mathematics Education: Oshawa, Ontario.

To, J. (2024, October). Boldly Eliminating Barriers: The Ten-Year Journey of Destreaming/Detracking Mathematics in the Toronto District School Board and Beyond. 56th Annual NCSM Conference, National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics: Chicago, Illinois.

To, J. (2024, June). Destreaming Mathematics @ KCDSB. Presentation to teachers at Kenora Catholic District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2024, May). Addressing Myths about Streaming. Presentation to teachers at Toronto Catholic District School Board: Toronto, Ontario.

To, J. (2024, May). Keep Moving Forward: Destreaming Mathematics Beyond Grade 9. OAME Annual Conference 2024, Ontario Association for Mathematics Education: Kingston, Ontario.

Anwer, K. and To, J. (2024, February). Starting ‘Where They Are’ – Going Further Together: Designing Inclusive Tasks for the Destreamed English Classroom. Reading for the Love of It 2024, East York-Scarborough Reading Association: Toronto, Ontario.

To, J. (2024, January). Three Dimensions of Culturally Relevant and Responsive Mathematics​. Keynote presentation at the ISOMA Conference 2024, Independent Schools of Ontario Mathematics Association: Toronto, Ontario.

To, J. (2023, November). Destreaming for Equity and Excellence: Fulfilling the Promise of Public Education. Presentation to teachers at Huron Superior Catholic District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2023, October). Realizing Equitable Mathematics by Transforming Assessment. PRMA Fall Workshop, Pine Ridge Mathematics Association: Oshawa, Ontario.

Gaymes San Vicente, A. and To, J. (2023, October). The Journey Towards Equitable and Anti-Oppressive Mathematics in Canada’s Largest School District. 55th Annual NCSM Conference, National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics: Washington, DC.

To, J. (2023, October). Culturally Relevant Mathematics Education: Why it’s Critical, What it Looks Like, and How to Make it Happen. BCAMT Fall Conference 2023, British Columbia Association of Mathematics Teachers: Surrey, British Columbia.

To, J. (2023, October). Destreaming Mathematics: How the Toronto District School Board is Breaking Barriers, Elevating Expectations, and Making Math Meaningful for Everyone. IDEAS Summit 2023, Actua: Virtual.

To, J. (2023, September). Destreaming for Equity and Excellence: Fulfilling the Promise of Public Education. Presentation to teachers at Northeastern Catholic District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2023, August). Gearing up for September and Beyond: Inclusion and Excellence in Math. Presentation to teachers at the Anishinabek Education System: Virtual.

To, J. (2023, May). Addressing Anti-Asian Racism: a Resource for Educators. Presentation to the Ontario Principals’ Council East Asian Affinity Group: Virtual.

To, J. (2023, May). Destreaming & LDs: Why and how to include ALL your students. LD@school Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario: Virtual.

Meli, A. and To, J. (2023, April). EMPOWERING Teachers to Transform Assessment. Featured presentation at OAME Annual Conference 2023, Ontario Association for Mathematics Education: Toronto, Ontario.

To, J. (2023, March). Bringing to Life Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning to Support Students with Learning Disabilities in Middle and High School Mathematics. 48th Annual Conference of the Learning Disabilities Institute, Institut des troubles d’apprentissage: Virtual

Anwer, K. and To, J. (2023, February). Destreaming English for Equity and Anti-Oppression: The “Why” and “How”. Reading for the Love of It 2023, East York-Scarborough Reading Association: Toronto, Ontario.

To, J. (2023, January). Anti-Oppressive Assessment Considerations to Enhance Equity and Inclusion in Secondary Classrooms. Presentation to teachers at Wellington Catholic District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2022, December). Rise over Run: Mathematics Leadership in the Roaring ‘20s. Presentation to secondary math department heads at Peel District School Board: Mississauga, Ontario.

Gaymes San Vicente, A. and To, J. (2022, September). The Journey Towards Equitable and Anti-Oppressive Mathematics in Canada’s Largest School District. NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition 2022, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Los Angeles, California.

To, J. (2022, August). Destreaming Mathematics for Equity and Anti-Oppression. Presentation to teachers at the Anishinabek Education System: Virtual.

Apted Main, K. and To, J. (2022, August). Drawing from Lessons Learned and Continuing to Grow. ELAN Conference 2022, English Language Arts Network (ELAN Ontario): Virtual.

To, J. (2022, July). High-Impact Strategies in a Destreamed Classroom. Presentation to teachers at Upper Grand District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2022, June) Destreaming Towards Greater Equity in Education. Presentation to teachers at Renfrew County Catholic District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2022, June). Destreaming Towards Equity and Excellence in Education @ Huron-Perth Catholic DSB. Presentation to teachers at Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2022, May). Dismantling Oppression in Mathematics Education. OAME Annual Conference 2022, Ontario Association for Mathematics Education: Virtual.

To, J. (2022, April). Destreaming in Ontario: Rationale and Practical Approaches. Presentation to teachers at London District Catholic District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2022, March). Anti-Oppression in Action: Destreaming Ontario Schools. Professional Development Day at Rainbow District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2022, February). Addressing Anti-Asian Racism for Educators. Presentation to teachers at Chadwick School: Virtual.

To, J. (2022, January). Leading Anti-Oppressive Mathematics Education. Presentation to members of the Ontario Principals’ Council: Virtual

To, J. (2022, January). Destreaming from Kindergarten to Grade 12: Equity & Practice. Presentation to teachers at Peel District School Board: Virtual.

Chang, J., Furuto, L., Khodai, H., Matias, C. and To, J. (2021, November). Asian American/Canadian & Pacific Islanders (AACPI) Visibility and Invisibility- Creating Space of Learning and Unlearning. Keynote Address at NCTM 2021 Virtual Conference, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Virtual.

To, J. (2021, November). What Does Anti-Oppressive Mathematics Education Look Like? 2021 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit: Virtual.

To, J. (2021, September). Grade 9 Math Destreaming: Virtual Information Session for HPEDSB Families. Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2021, August). Destreaming for Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression. Professional Development Day Presentation, Superior-Greenstone District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2021, August). Destreaming Mathematics for Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression. LKDSB Summer Institute. Lambton Kent District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2021, August). Destreaming Mathematics for Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression. MTH1W Summer Institute, Rainbow District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2021, August). High-Impact Strategies in a Destreamed Classroom. DSB1 Summer Institute, District School Board Ontario North East: Virtual.

To, J. (2021, June). Dismantling Academic Streaming as an Act of Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression. Presentation to teachers at District School Board Ontario North East: Virtual.

To, J. (2021, June). Destreaming and ORNG. Presentation to members of the Ontario Reception Network Group: Virtual.

To, J. (2021, May). Challenging Streaming in Mathematics: The Toronto District School Board Story. Presentation to teachers at Lakehead District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2021, May). Destreaming in Mathematics: The Toronto District School Board Story. Presentation to teachers and district leaders at Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir: Virtual.

To, J. (2021, May). Destreaming Math: Equity, Practice, and Politics. OAME Annual Conference 2021. Ontario Association for Mathematics Education: Virtual.

To, J. (2021, May). Destreaming Mathematics for Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression. Presentation to teachers at Thames Valley District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2021, May). Destreaming Mathematics for Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression. Presentation to teachers at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board: Virtual.

To, J. (2021, April). Destreaming Mathematics for Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression. Presentation to secondary mathematics teachers at Durham District School Board: Virtual.

Defilippis, M. and To, J. (2020, May). Destreaming in Two Classrooms. OAME Annual Conference 2020, Ontario Association for Mathematics Education: Virtual.

Lloyd, E. and To, J. (2019, May). Including Every Student: Enhancing Equity and Inclusion in Math Class. OAME Annual Conference 2019, Ontario Association for Mathematics Education: Ottawa, Ontario.

Presentations at University Faculties of Education

To, J. (2025, February). Teaching Practices to Enhance Inclusive Mathematics Learning. ED/EDFE 1300: Inclusion, Disabilities and Education, York University.

To, J. (2025, February). Destreaming in Mathematics: Practically Speaking. YC245: Children, Numeracy and Society, Wilfrid Laurier University.

To, J. (2025, January). Strengthening Inclusion in Secondary Mathematics. ED/MATH 4000: Teaching Mathematics in the Intermediate-Senior Divisions, York University.

To, J. (2024, November). Destreaming: Dispelling Myths and Addressing Practice. ED/EDFE 1300: Inclusion, Disabilities and Education, York University.

To, J. (2024, October). Strengthening Inclusion and Excellence in Intermediate Mathematics. CTL7055H: Intermediate Teaching Subjects – Mathematics, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto.

To, J. (2024, January). Strengthening Inclusion and Excellence in Junior & Intermediate Mathematics. CTL7055H: Intermediate Teaching Subjects – Mathematics, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto.

To, J. (2024, January). Strengthening Inclusion and Excellence in Secondary Mathematics. ED/MATH 4000: Teaching Mathematics in the Intermediate-Senior Divisions, York University.

To, J. (2022, October). Shifting Towards Inclusion: Destreaming Mathematics in Ontario. ED/MATH 4000: Teaching Mathematics in the Intermediate-Senior Divisions, York University.

To, J. (2022, February). Destreaming the Practice of Mathematics Education. ED/EDFE 1300: Inclusion, Disabilities and Education, York University.

To, J. (2022, January). Destreaming Mathematics 101: A Practical Approach for Teacher Candidates. CTL7055H: Intermediate Teaching Subjects – Mathematics, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto.

To, J. (2021, November). Grade 9 Destreamed Mathematics: What You Need to Know. EDUC 8P81 – Intermediate/Senior Mathematics, Brock University.

To, J. (2021, February). (De)streaming and Mathematics: What’s been done, who we’ve harmed, and what comes next. CTL7055H: Intermediate Teaching Subjects – Mathematics, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto.

To, J. (2021, February). “Destreaming” in the Toronto District School Board. ED/EDFE 1300: Inclusion, Disabilities and Education, York University.

To, J. (2020, March). Challenging Streaming in Mathematics for Equity and Anti-Oppression. ED/EDFE 1300: Inclusion, Disabilities and Education, York University.

To, J. (2019, October). Challenging Streaming in Mathematics for Equity and Anti-Oppression. ED/EDFE 1300: Inclusion, Disabilities and Education, York University.

To, J. (2019, October). Challenging Streaming in Mathematics for Equity and Anti-Oppression. CTL1225H: Mathematics Education: Linking Research and Practice, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto.