See You Next Year in Cleveland! #octm2014 Speaker Proposals are now being accepted! One form must be completed by the lead speaker for each proposal. Submit your proposal electronicaly HERE. Complete the paper version (click HERE) first so that you have all the information that you will need to complete the online form. Application deadline is February 28, 2014.

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OCTM Memorial Scholarships In 2014 the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM) will award six $750 scholarships. An applicant must be a junior, senior or graduate student in the fall of 2014 at a college or university in Ohio; be enrolled in a program that leads to a 4-year Ohio Resident EducatorLicense in a field which includes the teaching of mathematics at some level, K-12; and be a prospective first-time teacher (i.e. must not have taught professionally). Additionally, the Sarah Greenholz* Memorial Scholarship of $1500 will be given to the top applicant who meets the following criteria. The awardee of the Greenholtz Scholarship must be working toward a teaching license in a field that includes the teaching of mathematics at some level, K-12. A candidate must present strong evidence of the likelihood of future success as a teacher of mathematics. Individuals who have taught professionally or who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and are changing careers are not eligible for this scholarship. Persons interested in applying for OCTM Memorial Scholarships must download the application form (WORD) or (PDF) and submit the completed application, official college transcript(s), institution verification form (HERE), and one letter of support from a college/university faculty member or cooperating teacher. Please mail these items to: OCTM Scholarships c/o Rebecca E. Maggard P.O. Box 448 Eaton, OH 45320 Applications must be postmarked on or before May 14, 2014. Questions may be addressed to Memorial Scholarship Co-Chairs Peggy Kasten (mkasten@columbus.rr.com) or Rebecca Maggard (rmaggard@woh.rr.com) Note: Sarah (Sally) Greenholz was a mathematics teacher and supervisor in Cincinnati. She was a charter member of OCTM and served as vice president of NCTM from 1967 to 1969. In 1986 Sarah received the Christofferson-Fawcett Award for Lifetime Contributions to Mathematics Education.

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January 2014 Newsletter

Download the January 2014 newsletter. Looking for one of your favorite back issues? Click HERE to find your favorite old Newsletter!

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Emalou Brumfield Affiliate Grants

Affiliate Leaders may now apply for an Emalou Brumfield Affiliate Grant. Your affiliate can request up to $500 for professional development that you will provide for members. Click HERE to download the application or click on the AFFILIATES BUTTON at left to go to the Affiliates page.

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OCTM Special Interest Groups

As part of OCTM’s strategic vision for promoting positive, collaborative growth in mathematics education, we are pleased to announce the formation of Special Interest Groups. The goal of these Special Interest Groups is to develop strong networks of OCTM members who are interested in specific issues in mathematics education. Click HERE to see the groups that have been started.

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Resources for Ohio's New Learning Standards and Assessments

New Learning Standards and Assessment Workshop presented by members of the OCTM team Deb Gallagher, Lynn Aring, Carole Katz, Catherine Schulte, and Steve Miller Learn about the Common Core Progressions, lllustrative Mathematics, PARCC Model Content Frameworks/Achieve K-8 focus document, PARCC Evidence Tables, PARCC Performance Level Descriptors, and PARCC and SBAC Sample Items/Prototypes Learn how these resources can help you clarify the meaning of the New Learning Standards(CCSSM), develop a curriculum map with the appropriate focus, sequence, and rigor, write evidence based classroom assessments that measure not only content knowledge but the ability to apply the mathematical practices, and prepare students for the Next Generation Assessments. Includes targeted activities for the following grade bands: K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 Download an informational flyer HERE!

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OCTM Focus

The OCTM Executive Board has identified a focus to support and collaborate with educators in high-need schools across Ohio.

I response to the Executive Board's focus, the OCTM has formed a collaborative partnership with the following NCTM Affiliates:

Women and Mathematics Education

TODOS

Benjamin Banneker Association

All Ohio mathematics teachers are encouraged to visit these websites and consider joining one or more of the Affiliates.