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ICTM Newsletter for April 2026 |
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Mark your calendars for our fantastic line-up of speakers and workshops!
- Pre-Conference Workshops (October 19, 2026) with Graham Fletcher and Pam Harris
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- Conference (October 20, 2026) with keynote speaker Christina Tondevold and featured speakers Graham Fletcher, Pam Harris, and Fawn Nguyen
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Miss the sessions on Exploding Dots, Curiosity Strategies, & Make Math Irresistible with Dr. Raj Shah? We've got you covered! Head to our members-only video library to learn and check out all the other videos we have from previous conferences and professional leaning events! |
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There are 2 Math Instructional Coach Network's left this school year! Please join us via ZOOM for the following:
Monday, April 13 from 8:30am - 9:30am: Math Counts Bill: Interventions! Monday, May 11 from 8:30am - 9:30am: Dr. Matt Larson: Navigating the False Dichotomies of Math Education
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Grants Teaching and learning grants (up to $750) are available this spring. This is a great opportunity to take a class, get classroom tools or try out some new materials. Applications due June 30 and will be reviewed in early July.
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Bettendorf High School's Teaching & Learning Grant Through ICTM's Teaching and Learning Grant, Bettendorf High School was able to purchase textbooks and offer a new math course this year focused on financial literacy - with a mathematical approach rather than economics or social studies. Read about their experience.
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ICTM & IA-NCSM are proud to offer the following session from Dr. Matt Larson (Former NCTM President and NCTM’s Lifetime Achievement Awardee). Navigating the False Dichotomies of Math Education - Mathematics education is replete with false dichotomies, including direct instruction vs. inquiry, processes vs. content, skills vs. concepts, student centered vs. teacher directed, and more. This session will examine how teachers of mathematics and leaders can navigate these false dichotomies to ensure each and every student not only reaches their potential in mathematics, but also develops a positive mathematical identity so they can use mathematics in their life and become a productive member of society. This session will be held on Monday, May 11 from 8:30-9:30am during the Math Instructional Coach Network. This session will not be recorded, so mark your calendars now! No need to register, just join the Zoom link.
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Nominations for ICTM Math Educator AwardsKnow a fabulous mathematics educator in Iowa? Nominate them for one of our awards! Nominations are accepted throughout the year and awards are presented at our annual conference.
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Award Descriptions & Past Awardees
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FREE! Resources for Teaching and LearningThe Math Fact Fluency Companion Website offers free access to classroom-ready resources that support effective, research-based instruction in mathematics facts. Designed to accompany Math Fact Fluency by Jennifer Bay-Williams and Gina Kling, the site includes updated game boards and instruction sheets, now available in PDF and Google Slides formats.
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Educators can also explore interactive demonstrations of the games, making it easier to understand how the activities work and how they support learning and retention. These resources are intended to help teachers provide engaging practice while building student confidence and understanding.
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New Resource for Teachers Check out the newest resources on our website: Core-Plus Mathematics: Complete free 4-year high school math curriculum. The latest edition of Core-Plus Mathematics consists of student and teacher materials for a three-year core program designed for all students plus two fourth-year course options: Preparation for Calculus and Transition to College Mathematics and Statistics.
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NCTM Position Statement on Fluency
Procedural fluency is an essential component of equitable teaching and is necessary to developing mathematical proficiency and mathematical agency. Each and every student must have access to teaching that connects concepts to procedures, explicitly develops a reasonable repertoire of strategies and algorithms, provides substantial opportunities for students to learn to choose from among the strategies and algorithms in their repertoire, and implements assessment practices that attend to all components of fluency. ICTM stands with NCTM on their position statement in regards to fluency. To learn more, see the full statement with descriptions on NCTM's website.
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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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Free Courses for Academically Talented Iowa Students
The Belin Blank Center’s Iowa Online AP® Academy (IOAPA) provides qualifying Iowa students free access to advanced coursework. For high school students, these courses are a part of the College Board’s Advanced Placement® (AP) program. High school-level courses are also made available to eligible middle school students. AP exam scholarships are available, with preference given to low-income students and students from rural schools.
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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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