From the NCTM Desk – Opportunities for 2026
By: Becky Rahm – Your Minnesota NCTM Representative
FREE FOR ALL – Join the MTLT Teacher Talk Webinar on Dec. 2 to discuss “Classroom Strategies to Make Sense and Persevere” by Jane Wilburne, Tara Wildmann, Michael Morret, and Julie Stipanovic from the legacy journal Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School.
Membership Highlight – NCTM Members can also join the Professional Development Webinar on Dec. 15, Making the Most of Differentiation and Universal Design for Learning, with Jessica Hunt. Learn how UDL and Differentiation can support student access and engagement in mathematics.
Looking Ahead: 2026 Conferences – These events are great for professional growth, networking, and bringing new ideas back to your classroom.
- Feb 11–13 – NCTM Spring Conference, Indianapolis, IN
- Mar 16–18 – NCTM Spring Conference, New Orleans, LA
- Aug 3–5 – NCTM–NCTE Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics, Charlotte, NC
- Oct 28–31 – Annual Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO
Quick Teaching Tip – End the semester with a short student reflection: ask students to share one thing they feel more confident about and one lingering question. Use their responses to guide planning and goal-setting for the new year.
Take time to recharge over winter break. As always, reach out if you want support using your NCTM membership or planning professional learning for 2026.