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Check out the Spring 2026 issue of the Illinois Math Teacher Journal!
The Illinois Math Teacher (IMT) offers Illinois math educators of all levels a great way to share their learning, lessons, and reflections with our broader community. CLICK HERE to go to the IMT webpage and access the Spring 2026 issue which contains three relevant and interesting articles titled: "Seeing Patterns Differently: Connecting Figures and Formulas", "Contagion in the Classroom: A Hands-On Approach to Geometric Growth", and "The Monty Hall Problem using Simulations: Two Approaches". Thank you to all of the authors!!!
Attend a Regional ICTM Conference in 2026 (2/19) (3/5)!
ICTM is excited to join with state partners to offer two different in-person regional conferences in 2026! The first one will be the 40th annual Southern ICTM conference held in Carterville at John A. Logan College. It will be on Thursday, February 19th from 8:00 - 2:00. Click here for details and registration. The second one will be in Central Illinois on Thursday, March 5th at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston from 8:30 - 2:00. Click here for additional information about the EIU conference. Registration is open!
Coaching & Leaders Mini-Conference on February 21
Are you an instructional coach or teacher leader in your school/district? Gather in-person with others in similar roles at one of eleven host sites located around Illinois. Each site will be connected by Zoom and participate in cross-site sharing/discussion as well as lots of opportunities for discussion within each site. This special event is happening on Saturday, February 21 from 8:30 - 12:30. To see the list of sites, details about the event, and registration, CLICK HERE!
FREE STEM Webinar on February 25 (Grades 4-10)
Register today for the Webinar "Naval Engineering: Connecting Math, History, & Technology (Grades 4-10)". In honor of National Engineers Week & Black History Month, attendees will learn about Naval Engineer Raye Montague before discovering how to design a ship using virtual tools such as Pattern Blocks and TinkerCad, a free online drafting program. Participants will be provided with resources and lesson ideas as well as time to explore TinkerCad to create their own vessel. This virtual webinar is on Wednesday, 2/25, from 3:30 - 4:30. One IL PD Credit is available. This webinar is being hosted by ROE 40 in partnership with ICTM and the Illinois Math & Science Academy. It will be presented by Kelly Remijan (Director-at-Large for ICTM) and Pat Young (PD Specialist with IMSA). Here is a flyer to share!
FREE ACT Math Webinar on March 9
Click HERE to register before March 9th for the FREE virtual PD "ACT Math Test Overview & Tips for Teachers" which is being held on Monday, March 9th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm (cst). One IL PD Credit is available. This webinar is being hosted collaboratively by ROE40 & ICTM with support provided by ISBE. Presenter Kelly Remijan, ICTM Director-at-Large, will share the format of the ACT as well as resources and tips for teachers to help prepare students. In addition to the presentation, Megan Forness, ISBE High School Assessment Coordinator, will be available to answer any questions at the end of the presentation. Click HERE for a flyer!
ICTM is Looking for New Board Members
ICTM is run by a volunteer board that is elected by members each spring. This spring, elections will be held for the following five positions: (1) Early Childhood - Grade 6 Director, (2) Grades 5 - 8 Director, (3) Community College or University Director, (4) Director-at-Large (open to anybody), and (5) President-Elect. If you are potentially interested in running for a position and/or would like to get more information, please reach out to Jeremy at [email protected]. Final decisions for which candidates appear on the ballot are made by the ICTM nomination committee.
Illinois Numeracy Plan Listening and Feedback Tour
The Illinois State Board of Education is developing the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan, a statewide initiative to strengthen math learning for all students. The plan will guide shared efforts across the state to improve student achievement in mathematics and prepare all learners for future success. You are encouraged to read the initial draft of the plan posted on the ISBE website. The Illinois State Board of Education will host multiple listening tour sessions across the state to gather direct feedback on the first draft of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan. ISBE wants to ensure that all Illinois stakeholders provide feedback on this important work. Input shared will directly inform the final plan. Please see the details about the listening tour sessions on the ISBE website. Registration is required.
Congrats to the 2025 ICTM Award Recipients!
Each year, ICTM presents up to 9 teaching and leadership awards. We are excited to announce this year's well-deserving recipients who will be recognized at our annual awards ceremony being held directly after this year's annual conference on 10/4. Congratulations to these educators!
- Excellence in Elementary Mathematics - Carrie Smith - Willow Primary School - Pekin
- Excellence in Secondary Mathematics - Sheila Hardin - Oak Park and River Forest HS - Oak Park
- Excellence in Post-Secondary Mathematics - Tammy Voepel - SIU
- Lee Yunker Mathematics Leadership - Emily Walsh - Champaign Central High School
Need to join or renew membership with ICTM?
If you are new member, or need to restart a lapsed membership, then Fill out a membership application here to join us today. We'd love to have you be a part of ICTM! If you are a member, when it is time to renew your membership, our system will automatically send you a renewal e-mail. In the email is a link to an invoice. You can either pay that invoice online with a credit card or mail in a check. If you are an individual member (instead of a retired or student member), you can select different renewal periods such as 3-year or 5-year renewal. Questions? e-mail [email protected]
