Principles to Actions Self -Assessment - How closely do your classroom strategies align with Principles to Actions? Use our new Principles to Actions Self-Assessment to reflect on where you are now and identify next steps for strengthening equitable, high-quality mathematics instruction.

To learn more about implementing the Iowa Academic Standards of Mathematics, check out the 2024 Iowa Academic Standards for Mathematics Implementation Resources Guidebook. Have questions about the standards resources? Contact April Pforts at april.pforts@iowa.gov or Christi Donald at christi.donald@iowa.gov.

IA-NCSM is an Iowa affiliate of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, the professional organization for mathematics leaders and supervisors of any variety.

IA-NCSM is excited to announce that its professional learning series is titled "Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics Teaching and Learning," aligns with the newly revised Iowa Academic Standards for Mathematics. 

Thirtieth Annual Conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators

The 2026 Annual Conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) is taking place February 5-7, 2026, in vibrant Portland, Oregon. As the largest professional organization devoted to the improvement of mathematics teacher education, AMTE brings together a dynamic community of educators, researchers, and leaders to explore innovative practices, share impactful research, and foster meaningful connections. Join us as we advance AMTE’s mission to promote excellence in mathematics teacher education through effective preparation, meaningful professional development, and strong advocacy for policies that support equitable mathematics teaching and learning. Whether you’re a long-time member or a first-time attendee, the AMTE 2026 Annual Conference offers engaging sessions, collaborative opportunities, and the chance to experience the unique culture of Portland.

Proposals must be submitted electronically by 11:59 PM PT on Wednesday, May 15, 2025 to the All Academic proposal submission website.

Join us at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines for two days of powerful professional learning at Teaching for Impact: Training for All Educators Supporting Learners with Disabilities. This no-cost event is designed for educators, administrators, early childhood providers, AEA professionals, and higher ed faculty working with learners with disabilities from birth through age 21.

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Topics include:

• Academics
• College and career readiness
• Early childhood
• School-based behavioral health
• Support for student success

New this year: Leading for Impact, a parallel workshop, is explicitly tailored for district and building administrators supporting special education services.

Date: June 5–6, 2025

Location: Iowa Events Center, Des Moines

Cost: Free

Register by May 21, 2025

For questions, contact Nancy Hunt at nancy.hunt@iowa.gov.

Each fall, ICTM will award up to 15 grants of $500 or $300 to support new-to-teaching, first year teachers who will be teaching mathematics full or part time in the state of Iowa. A grant of $500 is available to those teachers who are teaching mathematics at least 50% of each day. For those teachers that are teaching mathematics less than 50% of each day, a grant of $300 is available.

A one-year membership to ICTM will be included with the grant. This grant program is a part of the ICTM Marilyn Zweng Memorial Fund and is designed to support first year teachers teaching mathematics as they begin their teaching career.

Marilyn Zweng First Year Teacher Grant applications are due August 20.