VCTM ANNUAL CONFERENCE
March 4 – 5, 2016 at the Stafford Campus of the University of Mary Washington Theme: Teaching Mathematics in a Changing World Speaker Proposals: Proposals for 75-minute sessions at all levels, from Pre- Kindergarten to Post-Secondary are needed. There are 5 computer labs available, so sessions that engage participants in computer-based activities are encouraged. For more information go to http://vctm.org/event-2001018 Registration: Online fee is $120 and includes a complimentary one-year VCTM membership. Register online until February 5, 2016. MATH BEAUTY CONTEST begins November 11. The problem for each of the levels and other information about the contest will be posted on the website, www.vctm.org. Entries must be postmarked by January 15, 2016. KAREN DEE MICHALOWICZ FIRST TIMERS GRANT applications are due on November 29. This grant provides funding to VCTM members who have NOT previously attended a regional or annual NCTM meeting or anyone (including non-members) who wishes to attend a VCTM Conference or Academy for the FIRST TIME. More information and application forms can be found at www.vctm.org CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANT applications are due on December 1. The grant of up to $1000 provides funding for a VCTM member who wishes to continue his/her education in mathematics or mathematics education. More information and an application can be found at www.vctm.org EDWARD A ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIP applications are due on January 1, 2016. Full time students who are Virginia residents and attend a four-year Virginia College or University are eligible to apply. Students must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program with a concentration or major in mathematics and plan to teach mathematics in a Virginia school. More information and an application can be found at www.vctm.org VDOE Tidewater Team for Mathematics Education’s 19th Annual Mathematics Day – Tuesday, December 1, 2015 The theme is Effective Mathematics Instruction for ALL Students. Dr. Anderson Norton from VT is our keynote speaker. He will explore how students learn fractions, followed by a hands-on workshop. The last session of the day will follow the format of an Education Camp with participants sharing ideas and materials on topics they have chosen. The cost is $80 per participant paying with cash, check, or purchase order, and $85 per participant paying with credit card. For more information, go to the Tidewater Team website at: http://tidewaterteam.wm.edu/ FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION MONTH Governor Terence R. McAuliffe and the Virginia Board of Education signed Certificates of Recognition proclaiming November 2015 as Family Involvement in Education Month. You may want to encourage your local school administrators to implement initiatives aimed at increasing family engagement in your schools. For Family Involvement Resources please visit: www.doe.virginia.gov/families. VCTM NEWS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE: March 4-5, 2016 at the Stafford Campus of the University of Mary Washington Theme: Teaching Mathematics in a Changing World Speaker Proposals: We invite proposals for 75-minute sessions at all levels, from Pre-Kindergarten to Post-Secondary. There are 5 computer labs available, so sessions that engage participants in computer-based activities are encouraged. For more information go to http://vctm.org/event-2001018 Registration: Online fee is $120 and includes a complimentary one-year VCTM membership. Register online until February 5, 2016. NCTM NEWS MET GRANTS for INDIVIDUALS Apply for NCTM's Mathematics Education Trust grants, scholarships, and awards. Funding ranges from $1,200 to $24,000 and is available to help math teachers, prospective teachers, and other math educators improve the teaching and learning of mathematics. Applications are due November 6, 2015. For more information: http://www.nctm.org/Grants/ NCTM REGIONAL CONFERENCE: November 18-20, 2015 in Nashville Theme: Mathematics Meets Excellence Discover new classroom strategies and gain new teaching techniques Are you looking for a reason to make your plans to attend the NCTM Regional Conference & Exposition in Nashville next month?
Room Savings End October 20 Need another reason to make your plans now? NCTM has negotiated to ensure the lowest rates possible during the conference dates - but these discounted hotel rates will end October 20. Make your reservations at the Omni Nashville, the official headquarters hotel, to ensure savings on your conference experience. VCTM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT: DUE MAY 1
This is a one-time grant opportunity of up to $500 for two recipients who are VCTM members. The grant provides funding support to a member who wishes to attend a workshop, institute, or other in-service opportunity. Please go to http://vctm.org/page-768320 for more information and to access the application. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES REVIEW OF MATHEMATICS STANDARDS OF LEARNING AND CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK An important part of the review process for the Mathematics Standards of Learning and Mathematics Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework is the solicitation of comments from teachers, administrators, curriculum supervisors, mathematics educators, mathematics education organizations, and other members of the public. Comments should focus on recommended additions, deletions, or the movement of content within the current standards and curriculum framework. Public comment will be received from March 27, 2015 to April 27, 2015 at mathematics@doe.virginia.gov. The VDOE is also seeking individuals who are qualified and available to serve on a committee to review both the Mathematics Standards of Learning and Mathematics Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework June 22-26, 2015 in Richmond. A Steering Committee, selected from the full review committee, will convene on June 1-3, 2015 in Richmond. Applicants must be teachers, principals, administrators, content specialists, or others who have expertise with the content areas and the standards. Individuals who wish to serve on a committee to review the Mathematics Standards of Learning and Mathematics Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework must submit an application through the Web-based process, Instruction Committee Application Processing System (ICAPS). The application will require a professional reference and division approval. Completed applications are due to the VDOE through ICAPS by April 27, 2015. Committee members selected on the basis of expertise, experience, and regional representation will be notified by May 6, 2015. MATH AWARENESS MONTH: APRIL This year's theme is "Math Drives Careers." To increase awareness of the non-academic jobs available to those who study the mathematical sciences, MAM 2015 profiles people with degrees in the mathematical sciences who have found successful and rewarding work outside of academia. For more information: http://www.mathaware.org/index.html SHARE FAIR D.C.: APRIL 11 Share Fair is a FREE, exclusive educational event hosted by The George Washington University. There are two parts: Part One offers professional development for preK-12 teachers in the STEM-related areas. Part Two is called STEMosphere and is open to kids of all ages, families, and communities. STEMosphere is an expo-style event where kids and families can travel from booth to booth experimenting, exploring, and inventing in the STEM areas. Teachers can register for free at www.ShareFairNation.com/Events NATIONAL MATH FEST: APRIL 18 The National Math Festival is organized by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) and the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution. Events will be held at various Smithsonian Museums starting at 10 AM. For more information: http://www.mathfest.org/ MAA MATH FEST: AUGUST 5-8, 2015 MAA MathFest is the annual summer meeting of the Mathematical Association of America. MathFest days will be filled with great mathematics; the evenings with mathematical culture. MAA MathFest 2015 will be held in Washington, DC at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park (2660 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, DC 20008). K-12 teachers can register at a reduced rate. For more information: http://www.maa.org/meetings/mathfest NCTM Regional Conference in Richmond: November 12 - 14
Dan Meyer will provide the opening keynote on Wednesday. For the full list of featured presenters, the online conference planner, or to register, go to www.nctm.org/richmond. VCTM Reminders November 29 - Karen Dee Michalowicz First Timers Grant applications are due. This grant provides funding to VCTM members who have NOT previously attended a regional or annual NCTM meeting or anyone (including non-members) who wishes to attend a VCTM Conference or Academy for the FIRST TIME. More information and application forms can be found at www.vctm.org November 10 - Math Beauty Contest begins. The problem for each of the levels and other information about the contest will be posted on the website, www.vctm.org. Entries must be postmarked by January 16, 2015. January 1, 2015: EDWARD A ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIP applications are due. Full time students who are Virginia residents and attend a four-year Virginia College or University are eligible to apply. Students must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program with a concentration or major in mathematics and plan to teach mathematics in a Virginia school. More information and an application can be found at www.vctm.org MARCH 6 – 7, 2015: VCTM ACADEMY – MAKING MATH MEANINGFUL: INQUIRY LEARNING THROUGH PROCESS GOALS The academy will be held at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center. Registration can now be done at www.vctm.org. You must be a VCTM member to register. You will need to register for one of the grade bands: K – 2, 3 – 5, 6 – 8, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and above. The annual awards banquet, for which a separate registration is needed, will be Friday, March 6. VCTM 2015 Academy: Making Math Meaningful Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center
Date: 06 Mar 2015 8:00 AM EST Online Registration is NOW OPEN! Space is limited so please sign up early. Online registration is now open! In order to register for the Academy, you must be a member of VCTM. If you are not currently a member, you may join for $20 by going to our membership page. When registering, please be sure to fill in all information, including t-shirt size. We hope that you will also sign up for the banquet on your registration form although that is optional. Making Math Meaningful Participants must register for a particular grade band. Participants may not switch between grade bands during the day. Each grade band is limited to 30 participants. When a band is filled, we will have a waiting list for any cancellations that occur before the conference. You can sign up on the waiting list if a section is full. We will fill any cancellations in the order members are entered on the waiting list by grade level. Academy Registration ($100)Includes: 6 sessions over a day and a half within each grade band Continental breakfast both mornings Lunch on Friday Academy T-shirt Friday Evening Awards Banquet ($35) begins with hors d'oeuvres and cash bar at 5:30 pm and continues with a buffet dinner including garden salad, grilled chicken breast, grilled tuna, sliced sirloin beef, whipped potatoes, rice pilaf, fresh vegetables, bakery rolls, and dessert. The dinner will conclude by honoring grant winners, the VCTM Scholarship winners, the Presidential Award Finalists, and presenting VCTM's Educator of the Year Awards to 5 deserving individuals. We hope you will join us for this special event. Payment for the Academy is by Paypal using a credit card or a Paypal account, or by purchase order. We are only accepting online registration for this event as space is limited to 30 per grade band. We will accept a purchase order IF the PO number is provided in the online registration AND immediately followed up with an emailed copy of the PO including participant(s) names sent to vctmath@gmail.com Accommodations: Virginia Beach Resort Hotel Rooms have been blocked for the conference on the nights of Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6, 2015. Call the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel at (800) 468-2722 and mention VCTM Annual Conference when making your reservation in order to receive the conference rate. Make your reservation by February 4th to get the group rate. Singe or Double Room - $94 plus tax Triple Room (2-bedroom suite) - $104 plus tax Quad Room (2-bedroom suite) - $114 plus tax Note: These rates will apply through the weekend if you choose to take advantage of staying over until Sunday. More information and online registration: VCTM 2015 Academy: Making Math Meaningful |
Frank Wright, VCTM Representative
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Physics, Mountain Empire Community College 
Karen Shular,
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