The Nancy Trapp TCTM Leadership Award is presented to a TCTM member who is nominated by a TCTM Affiliated Group. This person is to be honored for his/her contributions to the improvement of mathematics education at the local and state level. He/she has designed innovative staff development and has promoted the local TCTM Affiliated mathematics council.
Nominations due by November 30 each year
Membership
The Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (TCTM) is a professional organization that encourages an active interest in mathematics. But that's not all we offer.
What's in it for me? Why should I become a Member of TCTM?
TCTM Benefits
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TCTM Grant (up to $800)
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Cynthia L. Schneider Pre-Service Teacher Scholarship ($1000)
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Leadership Recognition
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Learn about best practices
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Annual conference with exhibits and door prizes
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State Advocacy
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Clear distinction as a mathematics professional
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TCTM online resources
While other professional teaching groups offer conferences and grants, TCTM offers versions of each unique to mathematics education.
NCTM Benefits
In addition to some of the benefits above, joining the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, NCTM, gives you:
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National advocacy
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Belonging to the national conversation
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Publications
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Staff development
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Research in mathematics education
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Grants
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NCTM online resources and website
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Standards
As an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, joining TCTM can also give you:
Affiliate Benefits
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Speaking opportunities for beginning presenters
