Mathematics is, and should be, for all.  If you would like to be involved in the OCTM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion PLC, please see the information below. 

The OCTM Mission Statement states that our aim as an organization is to "Engage, Inspire, Empower with Mathematics", and we do this by:

• Supporting the growth of mathematics educators
• Promoting diversity and equity through inclusive structures and practices that promote access to mathematics for all students and educators

Our Vision Statement, which is also the NCTM Vision Statement, expresses our desire for the future:
We envision a world where everyone is enthused about mathematics, sees the value and beauty of mathematics, and is empowered by the opportunities mathematics affords.

OCTM Statement, June 2025: In light of the current sociopolitical context, we feel the necessity to affirm our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in mathematics education in the state of Ohio.

We believe that our classrooms are enriched with a diverse group of students and educators. When learning communities have various perspectives and points of view to consider, we learn more from one another.

We believe in providing equitable access to high-quality resources and rich learning opportunities for all students. This is key to the success of our communities, our state, our nation, and our future world. Being able to use mathematics as a tool to understand, analyze, and assess the world around us is an important skill in our ever-changing world. We believe everyone deserves to be included, and we must work in our roles as educators to be advocates to do so, as every student deserves every chance at success.

OCTM strives to:

• Value, welcome, and seek out diversity among our leadership and membership of our organization
• Promote participation in meaningful interest-based mathematics programs and courses
• Work to challenge and abolish structures that have oppressed certain groups of students historically and currently (e.g., tracking)
• Encourage underrepresented and marginalized populations of students to pursue careers in mathematics and mathematics teaching
• Collaborate with colleges and universities to seek out, recruit and support a diverse group of prospective teachers to enter mathematics education