Welcome to the OCTM website! |
If you are ready to join OCTM or renew, please click the Membership link in the left hand menu! Why are 3,000 educators part of OCTM? Why have thousands joined since 1951? Read below -- and explore the rest of our website -- to find out! | Mark your calendar for the 73rd Annual OCTM Conference at the beautiful Kalahari Resort in Sandusky! Find all conference information here as it is available. |
Spring 2023 DEI Connector Newsletter is now available! The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team has been hard at work. Check all of the exciting things to come! | Current and Upcoming Activities Nominate an educator or friend of mathematics for an OCTM award Deadline for nominations: Friday, March 31 Each year, OCTM recognizes outstanding teachers, curriculum leaders, professors, emerging leaders, and friends of mathematics. The nomination process is very simple and gives you an opportunity to recognize the amazing things that your friends and colleagues do in mathematics education every day. Click here for all info. OCTM Connector Event: Building Thinking Classrooms: Tuesday, April 13 Take a deep dive into thin slicing, hints and extensions, assessment and teacher moves as we look at some of the strategies to promote thinking and learning in a math classroom. Come to share your success and challenges, or to learn from others. All are welcome, whether you have read the book or not, join us for the evening! This event is free for Premium Members or $10 for Essential or Non-Members. Register HERE today! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Town Hall Series: Episode III: Thursday, April 27 Join us as we discuss "Financial Literacy" An Act of Social Justice. This event is free for all educators. Register HERE today! Scholarship applications: Undergraduate and graduate students Find all information about our scholarship program here. Please share with students whom you know! |
Important statements from OCTM
As
educators, one of our most important roles is helping others see
perspectives beyond their own. Racism has impacted the lives of African
Americans and Black people in our country for over 400 years. They
continue to suffer, along with people of color and other marginalized
people in our country as their voices and lives are oppressed by those
with privilege. Staying silent in our society when injustice occurs
promotes continued oppression. OCTM is committed to actively supporting,
including, and engaging educators representing all of the diversity in
our communities. We see you; we need you, and we are better with you. We
assume responsibility for working to welcome and elevate all and to
allow your important voices to be heard. We must work together to create
a future for our children where no voices are silenced and where all
lives are equally cherished and valued.
Stance on Ohio House Bill 616 in 2022
OCTM endorsed the position adopted by the Ohio Council for the Social
Studies (OCSS) opposing Ohio House Bill 616 in 2022. Although the OCSS position
addresses social studies classes and educators specifically, OCTM
believes that the same principles and important questions pertain to
mathematics classes and educators. If this bill or a similar one were to become law, the
grave outcome would be the silencing of students, educators, and local
boards of education.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force Are you interested in working with OCTM to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization, in mathematics education, and in mathematics-related careers? If so, please complete this form, and/or contact Charissa Hunt or Dawn Williams, our Directors of Diversity and Inclusion, at charissa.hunt@ohioctm.org or dawn.williams@ohioctm.org . This Task Force was created in the spring of 2019 as a first step -- there is much to be done. Find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work here. | Get involved OCTM grows stronger and makes a greater impact because of the involvement of our members. Click here to learn about 10(+) ways that you can be engaged with the OCTM community. | Find an affiliate OCTM has many local affiliate groups throughout the state. We all work together to lead a thriving mathematics education network in Ohio. Find out more about an affiliate near you at this link. |
OCTM is an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
