Policymakers on the local, state, and federal level determine government funding for mathematics education and teachers' professional development. Support or apply for MET grants . Attend an NCTM annual meeting or regional conference . Keep up on the latest research, classroom strategies, and materials, plus share ideas with colleagues at NCTM meetings. Volunteer at NCTM meetings and conferences.
Volunteers help with everything from hospitality to publicity to extended sessions.
Present sessions at NCTM meetings and conferences. An NCTM annual meeting features more than 1000 sessions covering all grade levels and a wide range of topics. Speaker proposals are typically due 14 months prior to the annual meeting. Regional meetings typically feature several hundred sessions. Join an NCTM Affiliated Group to get involved at your local level or in a specific aspect of mathematics education.