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Our Annual Conference
VCTM will host a 2025 Conference for K-12 teachers of mathematics on March 21st, 2025 at Saint Michael's College. Please see more information at the #VCTM2025 event page!
There is currently a CALL FOR PROPOSALS:
This year's conference theme is Powerful Mathematics. Mathematical power is the know-how and confidence to use math to inform decisions and navigate the demands of daily life – whether personal, professional or civic. Educators can build each of their student’s mathematical power in many ways such as choosing a powerful mathematical curriculum, using evidence-based instruction and assessment or promoting equity and inclusion.
Presentations should align with at least one of the following strands: Powerful Mathematical Content, Evidence-Based Instruction and Assessment, or Equity and Inclusion.
Proposals are being accepted through Google Forms:
Proposals are due on October 31, 2024 and final decisions will be made before December 15, 2024. You may submit more than one proposal.
If your proposal is chosen, then the lead presenter's conference fees will be paid.
Please specify who the lead presenter is if there is more than one presenter. All presentations will be given a 50 minute time slot.
Your proposal will be anonymously critiqued using the following guidelines:
- The objectives of the proposal clearly state what the participants will learn and be able to do.
- The stated objectives are appropriate to the grade level and content area.
- The stated objectives will build on participants' mathematical content and/or pedagogical knowledge.
- The description (and title) of the presentation is clearly described.
- The description states there will be mathematical content and/or pedagogical knowledge.
- The activities described are appropriate for the grade band and targeted audience.
- The proposal and objective align with the theme of the conference.
Please reach out to VCTM with any questions by emailing the VCTM Co-Presidents at vctmpresident@gmail.com
Educator Grants for 24-25:
National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) Eligible GrantsTeacher-Leader Professional Learning Grant (Pre-K-12)This grant provides professional learning assistance to a school or district for mathematics teachers and mathematics teacher-leaders during the 2024-2025 school year. Maximum of $4000 for professional learning which is focused on one of NCSM’s signature initiatives, Equity & Access Leadership Learning Communication Exchange. To be completed during the 2025-2026 school year, deadline is: November 1, 2024 |
National Council Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Eligible GrantsDeadline November 1, 2024 Advanced Mathematics Education Course Work Scholarship for Grades 9–12 Teachers By: Carol A. Edwards Fund and NCTM This grant provides financial professional learning support to improve competence in the teaching of mathematics by completing advanced coursework in mathematics education. Maximum of $3000 for an individual teacher teaching in grades 9-12. Connecting Mathematics to Other Subject Areas Grant (9-12) This grant supports the development and implementation of high school lessons and/or materials that engage students in mathematical modeling and making interdisciplinary curricular connections. Maximum of $4000 for individuals or groups of teachers teaching grades (9-12). Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching (K–8) By: Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation and NCTM This grant encourages teams of mathematics educators to engage in the process of writing and editing materials for mathematics teachers. Maximum of $5000 a year up to 3 years for a leadership team of mathematics educators. Designing Lessons that Develop Conceptual Understanding Grant (PK-5) This grant supports elementary teachers in designing, implementing, and sharing engaging hands-on lessons to support students’ conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts. This grant is particularly intended to support teachers of students who are underrepresented in STEM to create lessons that draw on students’ linguistic and cultural assets. This grant could be used to fund materials, such as manipulatives, mathematics-related children’s literature, etc. The expectation is that the recipient of the grant would share their lessons with other teachers, in their school/district, and beyond. By: Eugene P. and Clara M. Smith Mathematics Education Research Fund and NCTM Administered by: NCTM and AMTE Support of research in mathematics education conducted by early career mathematics educators and doctoral candidates in mathematics education. A maximum of $10,000 for and individual teacher that is an early career mathematics educators and doctoral candidates in mathematics education Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grant This grant aims to increase the breadth and depth of the mathematics content knowledge of an elementary school teacher who has demonstrated a commitment to mathematics teaching and learning. Maximum of $6000 to an individual elementary school teacher or coach with at least 3 years of experience. Equity in Mathematics Grant (PK-6) This grant supports the incorporation of classroom materials or lessons that will improve the achievement of student groups that have previous records of underachievement, sometimes identified by race, gender, ethnicity, region, or culture. Maximum of $8000 for an individual PK-6 teacher. Equity in Mathematics Grant (6-12) This grant supports the incorporation of classroom materials or lessons that will improve the achievement of student groups that have previous records of underachievement, sometimes identified by race, gender, ethnicity, region, or culture. Maximum of $8000 to a classroom teacher in grades 6-12. Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grant This grant supports the development of activities that will enable students to better appreciate, understand, and apply some aspect of geometry that is consistent with adopted standards and connects to a context outside of mathematics. Maximum of $4000 for an individual educator in grades PK-8. Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarship for Grades PK-5 Teachers By: Dale Seymour Fund and NCTM This grant provides financial support for improving teachers' understanding of mathematics by completing graduate coursework in mathematics or mathematics education. Maximum of $3200 for an educator in grades PK-5. Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarship for Grades 6-8 Teachers By: Dale Seymour Fund and NCTM This grant provides financial support for improving teachers' understanding of mathematics by completing graduate coursework in mathematics or mathematics education. Maximum of $3200 for an educator in grades 6-8. Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarship for Grades 9-12 Teachers By: Dale Seymour Fund and NCTM This grant provides financial support for improving teachers' understanding of mathematics by completing graduate coursework in mathematics or mathematics education. Maximum of $3200 for an educator in grades 9-12. Partnership for Transition to College Readiness Grant By: William and Marjorie Speer Family Fund and NCTM This grant supports partnerships between high schools and local higher education entities and to support innovation in 12th grade preparation promoting successful transition to college mathematics. Maximum of $8000 for a high school/higher education team over a two-year to a High school and higher education faculty partners in support of 12th grade students. Teacher Professional Development Grant (PK-5) This grant supports professional development to improve the competence in the teaching of mathematics of one or more classroom teachers. Maximum of $3000 to an individual teacher in grades PK-5 with at least 3 years of experience. Teacher Professional Development Grant (6-8) By: Mary Dolciani Fund and NCTM This grant supports professional development to improve the competence in the teaching of mathematics of one or more classroom teachers. Maximum of $3000 to an individual teacher in grades 6-8 with at least 3 years of experience. Teacher Professional Development Grant (9-12) By: Mary Dolciani Fund and NCTM This grant supports professional development to improve the competence in the teaching of mathematics of one or more classroom teachers. Maximum of $3000 to an individual teacher in grades 9-12 with at least 3 years of experience. |
National Council Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Eligible GrantsDeadline May 1, 2024 Action Research on Mathematics Teaching Practices Grant By: Ernest Duncan Fund and NCTM The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for action research conducted as a collaborative by university/college faculty, classroom teacher(s), and preservice teacher(s) seeking to improve the teaching of mathematics in PK-12 classroom(s). Maximum of $6000 for a teacher in the PK-12 classroom, a mathematics coach assigned to work with the classroom(s) where the research will be conducted, or a university/college mathematics educator. Enhancing Student Mathematics Learning Through the Use of Tools and Technology Grant (PK-12) By: Isabelle P. Rucker Fund, Veryl Schult-Ellen Hocking Fund, and NCTM The purpose of this grant is to encourage the innovative use of technology and other tools to help teachers and students visualize and concretize mathematics abstractions. Maximum of $3000 for an educator or math coach teaching at least 50% of the day Future Leader Initial NCTM Annual Meeting Attendance Award By: Edwin I. Stein Fund and NCTM The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance to a first-time attendee at an NCTM Annual Meeting and Exposition. Annual Meeting Registration + Maximum of $1,500 for travel and subsistence Expenses for a full time classroom teacher. Grades 7-12 Preservice Teacher Coursework Scholarship By: William and Evelyn Stokes Foundation The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to college or university students preparing to teach secondary school mathematics. Maximum of $10,000 for eligibility and qualifications please see! Mathematics Grades 6–12 Pre-service Teacher Course Work Scholarship The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to college or university students preparing to teach middle or high school mathematics. Maximum of $4,000 each (up to 5 scholarships available each year) for eligibility and qualifications please see! Professional Development Scholarship Emphasizing History, Number Theory, or Discrete Mathematics By: The Father Stanley J. Bezuszka and Margaret J. (Peg) Kenney Fund and NCTM To provide financial support for:
Maximum of $3000, for complete eligibility please see! Prospective PK-6 Elementary Teacher Course Work Scholarship By: The Edward J. Brennan Fund The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to college or university students preparing for teaching elementary school with a content focus in mathematics. Maximum of $10,000 for eligibility and qualifications please see! Prospective 7-12 Secondary Teacher Course Work Scholarship By: The Texas Instruments Demana-Waits Fund The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to college or university students preparing to teach secondary school mathematics. Maximum of $10,000 for eligibility and qualifications please see! Prospective Teacher NCTM Annual Meeting By: Julian H. Hlavaty Fund and NCTM The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance to a future teacher of mathematics for attendance at an NCTM annual meeting. Annual Meeting Registration + Maximum of $1,500 for travel and subsistence expenses. For eligibility and qualifications please see! School In- Service Professional Development Grant (PK-5) By: Clarence Olander Fund and NCTM The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance to elementary schools for in-service education in mathematics. Maximum of $4000 for eligible teachers. School In-Service Professional Development Grant (6-8) By: Clarence Olander Fund and NCTM The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance to elementary schools for in-service education in mathematics. Maximum of $4000 for eligible teachers. School In-Service Professional Development Grant (9-12) By: Clarence Olander Fund and NCTM The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance to elementary schools for in-service education in mathematics. Maximum of $4000 for eligible teachers. |