NCTM 2020 Virtual Conference During this very different time in education, NCTM is committed to bringing the math community together for engaging content that will help transform the learning and teaching of mathematics. Join your colleagues for the NCTM 2020 Virtual Conference November 11–14 and share in the excitement and love of math! Opportunities will be provided for networking, small chat rooms, discussions with exhibitors, and much more. Register now!

NCTM 100 Days of Professional Learning Access to Recordings The 100 Day of Professional Learning has ended, but members still have access to the recordings from our dynamic and exciting sessions from the past 100 days. To access these recordings, visit www.nctm.org/online-learning/Webinars/list.

Advocating for Change: Leading with Courageous Conversations The NCTM Membership and Affiliate Relations Committee (MARC) is excited to offer the 2021 NCTM Leadership Conference in New Orleans July 26–28. This year’s themes of leadership, advocacy, equity, and access will drive a conference that supports your Affiliate’s ability to grow and serve membership through leadership and vision. With time for planning and Catalyzing Change as an anchor resource, next summer’s conference once again offers rich learning and collaboration among the diverse leaders of NCTM’s Affiliates. Come with ideas and leave with a supported action plan to address your Affiliate-specific issues, so you will be ready, for action during the 2021–2022 school year. We enjoyed seeing you online for the 2020 Virtual Leadership Conference and cannot wait to see you in person during summer 2021.

NCTM Resources for Affiliates Have you seen the NCTM Affiliates resource page? You can find information, forms, and announcements specific to NCTM Affiliates. Affiliates have contacted us recently with questions that are answered on the NCTM Legal and Tax Information page. You may also consider reviewing the NCTM Affiliate Relations Guide to familiarize yourself with guidelines, policies, services and benefits for NCTM Affiliates. From the guide, you can learn about the NCTM Leadership Circle, NCTM Affiliate Book Commission (ABC) program, and grants available to Affiliates. As always, be sure to reach out to your MARC representative if you have any questions or need assistance with your Affiliate. See the 2020–2021 roster for the MARC member in your region!

NCTM Grants for Affiliates Fewer than six months remain until many grant applications are due. Although the grant proposal is not due until May 1, 2021, you can begin now to plan for how your Affiliate could benefit from this award. You can find more information on the NCTM Affiliate Resources page. Grant amounts range from $2,000 up to $3,500 to help support great work you are doing for your members. If your leadership team is too busy with teaching or coaching, consider asking a faculty member at a nearby college or university or a connection within your state department of education to write a grant with you. NCTM is committed to ensuring that Affiliates have financial support for their innovative ideas. Be sure to use the NCTM strategic framework as you plan and write a grant proposal.

Affiliate Annual Report Have you submitted your annual report? NCTM Affiliate presidents should submit an annual report to NCTM either the month before their term ends or on the anniversary of their term. Reports may be submitted electronically or as a hard copy. Please visit www.nctm.org/Affiliates/Forms/Affiliate-Annual-Report-Form/ for the necessary forms and downloads. This report updates NCTM records but also provides information about the accomplishments and strengths of your Affiliate as well as challenges you are facing. This report provides wonderful information for how NCTM can support its Affiliates. Reminder: Be sure that your Affiliate remains in good standing with NCTM.

Share Your Events Did you know you could post your Affiliate’s conference information on the NCTM Affiliate Calendar? Submit your event to have information about your NCTM Affiliate conference posted.

Celebrations MARC would like to showcase your Affiliate’s great works from the last six months. Maybe you have had a successful workshop or social gathering for your members, or you have targeted a specific membership group, such as elementary school teachers. Maybe you have streamlined your remote meeting processes or had a successful virtual conference. Whatever you have been working on, and no matter how small your success, we would love to hear about it! Please use this form to enter any ideas, events, or activities that your Affiliate has worked on—and keep an eye on this newsletter so we can celebrate YOU!

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