Become an ICTM Member

Thank you for your interest in becoming an ICTM Member! Here is a short video that overviews more about our organization and benefits of membership.

To become a member, just click the button below to complete the online membership form.  You will have the option of paying by credit card, check, or purchase order.  If you have any questions on becoming a member, paying for membership for yourself or others, or anything else membership related, please contact our Membership Director at [email protected].

If you are an existing member and have questions about renewing a membership, visit our "Renewing a Membership" Information page. You will not be able to use the online application below unless you are in your renewal period (one month prior to your expiration date).

Click Here for Online Membership Form

Click here for PDF Membership Application to Mail In
Use the above mail-in application if you intend to pay for membership for another person

By joining ICTM as a member, your member dues allow us to continue to provide these great opportunities to teachers and students around the state.

Benefits Provided by ICTM for All Teachers

• Connect with other educators working to improve mathematics education.
• Contribute to mathematics education.
• Receive a weekly e-mail with information and opportunities pertaining to math educators at all levels. 
• Attend professional development conferences. (If you are a member, your conference savings will exceed the price of membership!)
• Earn Illinois Professional Development Hours by participating in ICTM's monthly webinars
• Have access to the Illinois Math Teacher, a journal with articles about teaching and learning mathematics at levels from kindergarten to college.
• Have access to the ICTM Bulletin/Newsletter with classroom activities, information about professional development opportunities, and math education news and state updates that are unique to Illinois.
• Participate with other members through the ICTM Listserv, webinars, and social media outlets.
• Nominate members of ICTM for ICTM awards.
• Offer student math contests around the state for junior high and high school level.
• Offer scholarships for college students.

Professional Activities

The Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics holds a two-day Annual Meeting in the fall. This meeting is an opportunity to hear excellent speakers, participate in workshops, and exchange ideas with other teachers. Regional meetings provide the same opportunities on a smaller scale.

The Council sponsors an annual Math Contest that includes regional competitions and state finals.

In order to promote mathematics teaching as a career, the Council awards scholarships to outstanding college students. ICTM Awards are given to honor outstanding contributions to mathematics education in Illinois.

As an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, ICTM works to promote professional standards on the national level.

In Illinois, the Council works with its Cooperative and Affiliate Groups and the Illinois State Board of Education to improve mathematics and the teaching of mathematics.

Membership Categories

• Full Member - Confers usual member rights for an individual. ($35 / year) or  ($100 / 3 years) or ($160 / 5 years)
  
• Student Member - Confers usual member rights for a current high school or college student who has never held a paid teaching position. ($20 / year)
• Retired Member - Confers usual member right for an individual who has retired from teaching. ($30 / year)