ICTM Newsletter for May 2024

Be sure to read to the end - this newsletter has a lot of information about our fall conference including submitting session proposals and applying for an ICTM conference grant, the new standards, and more!
 

Monday & Tuesday, October 21 & 22

Keynote Speaker

Jo Boaler

Featured Speakers
Nat Banting, Kevin Dykema, John SanGiovanni, India White

Keep an eye on social media for regular updates.

Quick links

Keynote speaker for the 2024 ICTM Conference, Jo Boaler, has a new book arriving next week, Math-ish.  Math-ish is a groundbreaking guide to finding joy, understanding, and diversity in mathematics.  To learn more about her new book, join the summer book club, or schedule a book talk with Jo Boaler, visit https://www.youcubed.org/math-ish/.
Register for a Workshop or the Conference

Calling all Iowa Math Educators - we want you to share your knowledge with your colleagues at the ICTM Fall Conference!  

We hope our theme of Inspiring Minds & Unleashing Potential encourages you to share with your fellow math educators at our conference. 

The strands for the conference program are: 
  • Improving Core Instruction Through Deeper Mathematical Content and Pedagogical Knowledge
  • Creating Inclusive, Engaging, and Rigorous Mathematics For All
  • Navigating the First Years: New & Preservice Teachers

The call for proposals is open now, closing on June 21, 2024.  

We hope to hear from you soon!  If you have any questions, please email us at ICTMProgramCh@gmail.com.

Mathematically yours,
Marty Beck & Amanda Freiberg
ICTM Conference Program Chairs
Submit Your Proposal

Apply for an ICTM & NCTM Conference or a First Year Teacher Grant

ICTM has several grants to help support your professional development:

  • ICTM Conference Grant ($400) to support travel to our conference on October 22; due June 30
  • NCTM Conference Grant ($800) to support travel to the NCTM annual conference in Chicago this September 25-28; due June 30
  • The Marilyn Zweng First Year Teacher Grant application is now available; due August 21

In Memory of Teresa Finken

Teresa had a significant impact on mathematics education in Iowa. Not only was she a mathematics teacher educator, she tirelessly served as ICTM’s Post-Secondary Vice President and oversaw the management of the journal for ICTM. Teresa dedicated 11 years and numerous hours reviewing, editing, and writing articles for the journal. Teresa believed in the journal, and it is with this in mind that we are reviving the journal as ICTM Journal 2.0.

At the 2023 Fall Conference, ICTM presented Teresa with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

We invite you to join ICTM and Teresa’s family & friends on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM for Teresa’s Celebration Of Life at The Heights Rooftop, 901 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52246. Official Obituary 

Iowa Academic Standards for Mathematics

On April 26, 2024, the State Board of Education adopted the new Iowa Academic Standards for Mathematics. Grounded in evidence-based teaching strategies and educational best practices, our standards emphasize a deep understanding of concepts, fluency with procedures, and real-world applications. From basic arithmetic to advanced calculus, each concept is presented in a clear and engaging manner, ensuring accessibility for all learners.

Additionally, the Iowa Department of Education is hosting several online overview training sessions for the Iowa Academic Standards for Mathematics. These two-hour sessions will provide a broad overview of the changes in the Academic Standards for Mathematics.

May dates and times:

K-8 Monday, May 20, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

9-12 Monday, May 20, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

K-8 Wednesday, May 22, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

9-12 Wednesday, May 22, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

June dates and times are also available on the registration form.

Iowa Affiliate of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (IA-NCSM)

IA-NCSM is a great way for all Iowa math teacher leaders, instructional coaches, district specialists or administrators to connect with other job-alikes and discuss best practices in mathematics at the state and national level. Join IA-NCSM.

Join IA-NCSM on May 8 from 4:15-5:00 PM for the last virtual discussion of the year on The New Iowa Academic Standards for Mathematics. This will be a structured discussion of the new standards and not professional learning about the standards or a substitute for the Iowa Department of Education professional development. Meetings will not be recorded, but the slide-decks will be made available. Email iowacsm@gmail.com for more details and the virtual link.

ICTM Learning Network to Connect Teachers

On Monday, April 22, about 20 students from ISU and Central College attended a Learning Network meeting on what to expect as a first-year teacher. Marty Beck, Sharon Jaeschke and Deidra Baker from the ICTM board fielded questions.

Students asked questions about meeting student needs, managing time, differentiating instruction, and maintaining good relationships with students and parents. Pedagogy and classroom management issues were also discussed. Students feel well-prepared in their mathematical knowledge, but expressed concern about how to share that knowledge with their future students so they understand the math content, something most experienced teachers share and continually work on throughout their careers.

ICTM is proud to support future and new math teachers. Explore and share resources available to all teachers, especially new and future teachers!

The Teaching Fractions Toolkit

Check out this exciting professional development and partnership opportunity for Iowa school districts/schools that serve 6th graders.

The Teaching Fractions Toolkit (TFT) offers free research-based professional development and resources to help grade 6 teachers in Iowa improve students’ abilities to understand and solve problems with fractions, using recommendations in the What Works Clearinghouse Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten through 8th Grade practice guide. The toolkit was developed by Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Midwest, which is funded by the Institute of Education Sciences at the U.S. Department of Education.

What are the benefits of participating?

    • Teachers will receive training on using evidence-based practices in fractions instruction to use in their classrooms to improve student outcomes.
    • School and district math leaders will receive resources to facilitate the PD and support teachers in improving their fraction instruction.
    • Schools and districts will receive summaries of research findings specific to their school and district.

Learn more!

 

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