REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
42nd Annual NCSM Conference
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
April 19 - 21, 2010
San Diego, CA

"Charting a Course to Mathematics Leadership"

2010 Conference Coordinator: Cathy Carroll, ccarroll@wested.org
2010 Program Chairperson: Linda Fulmore, lmfulmore@yahoo.com

Proposals MUST be submitted online by Midnight, June 6, 2009, 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 2010 NCSM Annual Conference

1. Charting a Course to Equity and Access
2. Charting a Course to Curriculum Leadership
3. Charting a Course to Teaching and Learning Leadership
4. Charting a Course to Assessment Leadership
5. Putting PRIME into Practice
6. Developing Coaches – Developing Teachers

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 6, 2009, CST.
The online proposal process will not be available after this date.