2011 Proposal Submission System

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
43rd NCSM Annual Conference
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
April 11-13, 2011
Indianapolis, IN

"On Track for Student Success: Mathematics Leaders Making a Difference"

2011 Conference Coordinator: Cathy Carroll, ccarroll@wested.org
2011 Program Chairperson: Sandie Gilliam, sandie.gilliam@coloradocollege.edu

Proposals MUST be submitted online by Midnight, June 7, 2010, CST

General Information
NCSM is an organization promoting leadership in mathematics education. Session topics should be of interest to leaders in mathematics education and connected to the theme of the conference and the strands listed below. NCSM encourages speakers to provide for audience participation, whenever possible. Handouts are not required, but highly recommended, where appropriate.


Strands for the 2011 NCSM Annual Conference
1. Assessment of Students/Assessment of Teaching
2. Developing Coaches/Developing Teachers
3. Teaching & Learning
     • Curriculum for Students/Curriculum for Teachers
     • Equity
     • Differentiated Instruction
4. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics)

Proposals will be reviewed by a Proposal Review Committee using the following criteria:
• Involves topics important to today's leaders in mathematics education
• Integrates current research and best practices (including technology) in mathematics education
• Addresses the educational needs of diverse populations
• Involves audience participation
• Appropriate for the strand selected
• Previous speaking experience of the lead speaker

Session Types:
There are three session types: Regular Sessions (60 minutes); Extended Sessions (90 minutes); Double Sessions (120 minutes).

Grade-Level Bands:
Primary (PK – 2); Intermediate (3 – 5); Middle (6 – 8); Secondary (9 – 12); College; General

Proposal Deadline: Midnight, June 7, 2010, CST.
The online proposal process will not be available after this date.

Below you will find important information related to the proposal submission process. Please take a moment to review the following before submitting your proposal:


• A letter from Diane Briars, NCSM President


• Submitting A Proposal to Speak? A letter from Sandi Gilliam, NCSM First Vice President & 2011 Program Chairt


• NCSM 2010 Submission Guidelines



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