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ICTM Newsletter for January 2026 |
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Happy New Year!
As we start 2026, we have newsletter full of exciting (and free!) events for elementary and secondary teachers as well as instructional coaches. Read on! |
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Mark your calendars for Oct 19 & 20, 2026, 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 and Pam Harris
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Did you Miss Seeing a Featured Speaker Present at the October Conference?
No problem. We have recordings of many of the featured speaker talks by Vanessa Vakharia, Dan Meyer, Raj Shah, John SanGiovanni, Marion Small, and Kevin Dykema.
Just sign in and navigate to My ICTM where you will find all our members-only content. Enjoy!
Photo by 2H Media on Unsplash
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Just for Iowa Math Educators: KickStart Intervention FREE webinar on January 13, 2026, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. CT. Kickstart author Jen Hunt will share strategies for small-group math intervention that respond quickly and effectively to student screening data. The Kickstart Programs align with the Flexibility Formula Learning Progression and instructional practices. bit.ly/3KH3rMo
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(Zoom links will be sent prior to each session) |
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Join ICTM in Welcoming our New Executive Board Members! At-Large Representatives - Nate Pardun
- Anna Scholl
- Kristen Westpheling
Student Representative To learning more about all our Board Members, visit our website. |
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Apply for an NCTM Grant to Support Conference Travel & More!
ICTM has several grants to help support your professional development:
- ICTM Teaching & Learning Grant (up to $750)
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The Marilyn Zweng Grant Committee was able to award 25 grants (!!!) for a total of $10,300 to brand new first year math teachers this year. Names of those receiving grants will be posted on our website. Read about how recipients are using their grant money below.
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Sky Weber
Iowa Valley Community School District
7th & 8th Grade Math
I am a new teacher at the Iowa Valley Community School District. This year, I am teaching Statistics and 7th and 8th grade mathematics. I will use the new teacher grant to help me buy supplies throughout the year that my students will need and use.
Thank you so much for this opportunity to support my classroom and students!
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Elias Tibbott
Waterloo East HIgh School
Algebra I I have started my first year at Waterloo East High School teaching Algebra 1 and Algebra 1 Part 1. I am excited for what the school year has in store and extremely grateful for this grant from the ICTM. This will allow me to create a learning environment, get manipulatives for my students, and the resources that they need to further their education. Thank you to the ICTM! |
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Anna Sullivan
North Middle School 6th Grade Math
I am super excited to use the funds from the ICTM Grant to help my students at North Middle School! This is my first year and I will be co-teaching for our 6th grade ELL team. I will use these funds to invest in math manipulatives and games as well as tools to help our students who are ELL. |
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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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