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ICTM Newsletter for September 2025 |
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ICTM is Building Connected Relationships with Math!
Join us at our fall pre-conference workshops and conference October 20-21.
Conference Keynote Speaker
Vanessa Vakharia (Click to hear from Vanessa)
- Reframing Failure: Help Students Actually Connect with Math
- Math Therapy 101: Understanding Math Trauma & How to Overcome It!
Featured Speakers
Dan Meyer - Three Gifts That Technology Can Give To (Or Take Away From) Your Math Class
- Math Is Power, Not Punishment
John SanGiovanni (Click to hear from John) - Better Problem Solving: From Number Pluckers to Thinkers and Doers
- Number Sense and Numeracy
Dr. Raj Shah (Click to hear from Raj)- Exploding Dots - A Visual Model that Illuminates K-12 Mathematics
- Every Child is Brilliant (and So are You)
Dr. Marian Small (Click to hear from Marian) - Do They Really Understand?
- Reaching All Students
Pre-Conference Workshop Facilitators
Dr. Marian Small (Click to hear from Marian)
Uncomplicating Fractions (elementary focus)
Dr. Raj Shah (Click to hear from Raj)
Making Math Irresistible (secondary focus)
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Need to Request Support to Attend the Conference?
We have you covered! Check out our Justification Toolkit which includes a sample letter to administrators that you can use to request support for attending ICTM's Fall Conference. |
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The Marilyn Zweng Grant Committee was able to award 25 grants (!!!) for a total of $10,300 to brand new first year math teachers this year. Names of those receiving grants will be posted on our website. Read about how recipients are using their grant money below.
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Crystal Ludin
Maple Grove Elementary, West Des Moines
I am so excited to be teaching third grade! They are old enough to teach more challenging material to but still young enough to still be young at heart.
The grant money I receive will be used to purchase math materials for my third grade team. |
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Kayli Greer
ADM Middle School, Adel Hello! I will be teaching 7/8 Math this year and I am so excited to be going into my 1st year of teaching. I am very grateful to receive these funds that will help make my classroom into a welcoming and fun environment for my students to learn in! Middle school can be tough for some kids so being there for them and building a relationship with them, especially in math, is important to me! |
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Katie Helterbran
Pekin High School, Packwood I’ll be teaching Geometry, Algebra 1, and Algebra 1 Support! With this grant, I plan to purchase more items for my classroom to give a more welcome and cozy feel to it! |
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The ICTM grants committee is pleased to announce Bettendorf High School has been selected to receive the ICTM Teaching and Learning Grant in the amount of $750. They will use the grant to purchase online licenses for a financial algebra course. Congratulations to Kellie Pryor on behalf of the Bettendorf math team! Teaching and Learning Grant applications are accepted year round, and reviewed at the end of each quarter. Grant applications submitted now through September 30 will be reviewed in October. Grants to help fund travel to the ICTM and NCTM conferences this fall are also available!
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Apply for an ICTM Grant to Support Conference Travel & More!
ICTM has several grants to help support your professional development:
- NCTM Conference Grant (pays for early-bird conference registration fee and other expenses of up to $1200); due December 1
- ICTM Teaching & Learning Grant (up to $750)
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Join Iowa State University faculty and professional actuaries on the Iowa State University campus for a fun and informative look at actuarial science and statistics majors and the rewarding career options awaiting your students after graduation.
Email Rahul Parsa (raparsa@iastate.edu) to express your interest in participating and to determine if your class is eligible for a travel grant for the event.
More Information |
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Have an Impact on Mathematics Education in Iowa
Are you interested in sharpening your leadership skills? ICTM would love to have you volunteer to join an ICTM committee (Conference, Professional Learning, Grants) and help with the ongoing work of our organization. Committees are being formed for 2025 now, so sign up today! |
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Join the Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM)
Become part of a dynamic community dedicated to supporting educators, sharing resources, and improving math teaching and learning across Iowa!
- Exclusive PD opportunities
- Networking with fellow educators
- Access to valuable teaching resources
- Advocacy for strong math education
Join today and be part of shaping the future of math education in Iowa! |
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We Want to Hear from You!
Do you have ideas for future emails, professional development activities, or website and social media posts? We'd love to hear from you; contact us at one of our email addresses. |
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