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October NCTM/VCTM Updates

10/7/2014

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NCTM Regional Conference in Richmond

The NCTM Regional Conference is in Richmond from November 12-14.  The program contains several local speakers and many speakers from across the nation.  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 Grant Reminders


October 24th  -  Affiliate Grant applications are due.
This grant awards an affiliate up to $500 for a project that will benefit the affiliate and benefits teachers in the affiliate.   


November 1st  -  Continuing Education Grant application submissions are due. 
This grant awards a VCTM member up to $1,000 for tuition at an institution of higher learning.
More information and application forms can be found at www.vctm.org


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


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The SVCTM Store is now open!

10/2/2014

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With our conference coming up on October 4th, we have opened the SVCTM Online Store.  This online store offers a variety of products with either printed or embroidered SVCTM logo.  Show your support for SVCTM and a small portion of your purchase price goes towards SVCTM's professional programs.  You'll look great!  Order today!  Go to: http://svctm.qbstores.com/  Now through October 8th you'll save $10 when you order $40 or more! 
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NCTM Regional Conference in Richmond November 12-14

9/11/2014

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The NCTM Regional Conference program contains several local speakers and many speakers from across
the nation. Dan Meyer will provide the opening keynote. For the full list of featured presenters, the online conference planner, or to register, go to www.nctm.org/richmond. Register by October 10th to receive the early bird discount.

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NCTM's Position Statement on Procedural Fluency

8/4/2014

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This week NCTM released their position statement on procedural fluency. 

NCTM Position
 Procedural fluency is a critical component of mathematical proficiency. Procedural fluency is the ability to apply procedures accurately, efficiently, and flexibly; to transfer procedures to different problems and contexts; to build or modify procedures from other procedures; and to recognize when one strategy or procedure is more appropriate to apply than another. To develop procedural fluency, students need experience in integrating concepts and procedures and building on familiar procedures as they create their own informal strategies and procedures. Students need opportunities to justify both informal strategies and commonly used procedures mathematically, to support and justify their choices of appropriate procedures, and to strengthen their understanding and skill through distributed practice. 

For more information please visit: http://www.nctm.org/about/content.aspx?id=42833


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VCTM June 2014 News

6/15/2014

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Save the Date for the VCTM Academy in Virginia Beach 

Because VCTM is one of the hosts for the regional conference (see below), in March VCTM will sponsor an Academy rather than the Spring Conference. The dates are March 6-7, 2015 and the location is Virginia Beach.  There will be grade band themes for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 and above.  Stay tuned for more information but mark it on your calendar now.

Regional NCTM Conference in Richmond:  Registration is now open!

VCTM and The Greater Richmond Council of Teachers of Mathematics are co-host organizations for the NCTM Regional Conference in Richmond on November 12-14.  This is a wonderful opportunity in our own backyard.  Hear presentations by Dan Meyer, Diane Briars, Skip Fennell, Linda Gojak, Steve Leinwand, Cathy Seeley, and Stuart Murphy as well as Virginia’s own Michael Bolling, LouAnn Lovin, and Joy Whitenack.  Go to http://www.nctm.org/Richmond/ to:

  • ·         Read about the featured presentations;
  • ·         Check out the online conference planner to learn about more than 200 sessions that will be offered;
  • ·         Reserve a hotel;
  • ·         Download a justification toolkit to make the case for why you should attend;
  • ·         Sign-up to volunteer; and
  • ·         REGISTER to attend!



NASA STEM Teacher Professional Development Program. 

Professional development can include a visit to NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA and service as an ambassador of NASA content at Busch Gardens during NASA Days on Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd, 2014. Teachers interested in serving as an ambassador for NASA are invited to a face-to-face teacher workshop at NASA Langley Research Center on Wednesday, July 30th, 2014 from 10am to 2pm.  Please contact NASA education specialist Marilé Colón Robles for more information Marile.ColonRobles@nasa.gov or at (757) 864-8672


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VCTM May 2014 News

5/7/2014

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Corrections to the Virginia Mathematics Teacher

The NCTM regional conference dates on the back of the Spring Journal are incorrect.

The correct cities and dates for the fall NCTM regional conferences are:


·         Indianapolis, Indiana; October 29 – 31, 2014

·         Richmond, Virginia; November 12 – 14, 2014

·         Houston, Texas; November 19 – 21, 2014

Regional NCTM Conference in Richmond Registration is now open!

VCTM and The Greater Richmond Council of Teachers of Mathematics are co-host organizations for the NCTM Regional Conference in Richmond on November 12-14.  This is a wonderful opportunity in our own backyard.  Join us to hear presentations by Dan Meyer, Diane Briars, Skip Fennell, Linda Gojak, Steve Leinwand, Cathy Seeley, and Stuart Murphy as well as Virginia’s own Michael Bolling, LouAnn Lovin, and Joy Whitenack.  Go to http://www.nctm.org/Richmond/ to:

·         Read about the featured presentations;

·         Check out the online conference planner to learn about more than 200 sessions that will be offered;

·         Reserve a hotel;

·         Download a justification toolkit to make the case for why you should attend;

·         Sign-up to volunteer; and

·         REGISTER to attend!

Summer Opportunity for Students

CHROME STEM Summer Camp for Teens is open to rising 10th to 12th graders with at least a 2.75 GPA who want to pursue careers in STEM.  The camp is July 7 – 11 at Norfolk State University. It is free to participants.  Encourage interested students to go to www.chrome.org for more information and to apply.  Applications are due May 15, 2014.

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VCTM Professional Development Grant

4/8/2014

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Applications are now being accepted for VCTM’s Professional Development Grant.  The grant can be used to attend workshops, institutes, or other in-service opportunities.  Two $500 awards are given.  Applications are due by May 1, 2014. 

For information or to download an application, go to www.vctm.org. 



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Grant Opportunities for Math Teachers from NCTM! 

3/20/2014

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During a recent VCTM affiliate meeting, Cathy Shelton, VCTM's NCTM representative shared lots of resources for grant opportunities for teachers.  Be sure to check out the MET Grant, Scholarship, and Award Summary below!
 Opportunities to expand your professional horizons!  

  • provides funds to support classroom teachers in improving classroom practices and increasing teachers' mathematical knowledge. 
  • offers grants for prospective teachers and NCTM's Affiliates
  • recognizes the lifetime achievement of leaders in mathematics education.
The NCTM Lifetime Achievement Awards are presented annually following a nomination and selection process. Other awards are available through a competitive process based on proposals submitted by individual applicants. 

You can view: 

  • Current MET Board of Trustees  
  • MET Award, Grant, and Scholarship recipients 
  • 2013-2014 MET Grant, Scholarship, and Award Proposal Abstracts  
  • Tips for Writing Successful Proposals for MET Grants and Scholarships 
  • Listing of active named funds and honorees  
  • MET Grant, Scholarship, and Award Summary (PDF) 
  • How to make a tax-deductible gift to MET and support MET programs
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