For K-16 mathematics education leaders - teams and individuals
Featuring the NCSM PRIME Leadership Framework

You Will Learn How to Help Every Teacher and Colleague:

• Erase gaps in mathematics achievement for every student population
• Work interdependently in a collaborative learning community
• Implement research-informed best practices for equity, teaching, learning, and assessment
• Use effective instructional planning and teaching strategies
• Implement the intended curriculum with effective intervention
• Implement highly effective summative and formative assessment practices

Stomping on the Gap!

• NCSM's newest Leadership Academy
• Product of research-informed best practices in mathematics education and leadership
• Based upon the 12 leadership indicators described in the PRIME Leadership Framework, NCSM's groundbreaking publication
• Provides specific support and plans to developing the individual, collective, and necessary actions that will "stomp on the achievement and access gap" in your school or district.
• Led by PRIME Leadership Framework authors and national leaders in the field of mathematics education

Be Inspired. Be Motivated. Be Prepared.

Come and intensively study and integrate leadership actions into your plan to address the major issues of equity and assessment that face leaders today.

“ The NCSM Leadership academy has increased my enthusiasm and desire to ensure all our kids are achieving more. and to recognize the inequities that exist in our department. I loved the interactive things we did and met some great people.
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- Senior High School teacher

“ I loved learning how to utilize strategies in math that I have previously used in literacy. It was good to see your emphasis on equity and Special education children.
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- Elementary School teacher

“ I really liked all of your research based references and the design f the action plans. your interactive presentation model is one I can use next year.
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- District/County Leader

“ The assessment portion of the academy has created a vision of what I must do back in my school with my colleagues.
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- Senior High School math teacher

“ Excellent Academy. The breakouts were outstanding. Variance of test rigor caused by lack of common assessments has me thinking differently about what I teach.
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- University teacher prep leader

June 15-18, 2010
Aurora, Illinois
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Postmark deadline for the Aurora registration form and fees is June 1, 2010

June 22-25, 2010
Houston, Texas
Harris County Department of Education Conference Center
Postmark deadline for the Houston registration form and fees is June 8, 2010

August 16-19, 2010
New York, New York
Stuyvesant High School
Postmark deadline for the New York registration form and fees is August 1, 2010

Who Should Attend?

Aspiring and seasoned mathematics education leaders, teachers, coaches, and administrators who want to:

• Passionately pursue levels of coherent rigor and equity in all of their work
• Build a professional learning community of adults
• Understand and develop leadership skills within themselves and others
• Learn skills that lead to adult actions guaranteed to improve student achievement in their school mathematics programs
• Develop and commit to a coherent plan of action built upon the 12 leadership indicators described in the NCSM PRIME Leadership Framework

Bring a Team!

• Teams of teachers and leaders will find the academy especially powerful.
• Team registration rates provide a perfect incentive for teams to attend.
• Every individual will leave inspired, motivated, and prepared for 2010-2011.
• Academy presenters will provide the guidance, time, and tools for teams (and individuals) to work together.
• While every one will leave the academy with a plan tailored to implement change, teams will leave with a common plan they can implement together.

Registration Options.

Register for the NCSM Leadership Academy electronically. To register online, visit NCSM Member and Conference Services.

Register for the NCSM Leadership Academy by Mail or Fax. To register via fax or mail, download and complete the printable flyer and registration form and return it by:

Registration Payment Options

You may pay for registration by check, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover Card. Please note: If registering by purchase order, payment is due one week prior to the academy you plan to attend. NCSM does not accept purchase orders for membership dues.

Registration Fees

* A team is two or more people

Registration Confirmation

You will receive an email confirmation, which will serve as a receipt, if you've included an email address in your profile. Allow 2-3 weeks for processing. Registration becomes effective only when payment is received. If you have not received your registration confirmation within a week of the academy you've registered for, call NCSM Member and Conference Services at (303) 758-9611.

Late Registration

We will do our best to accommodate registrations received after the deadline on a space-available basis and with a $25 late charge.

Cancellation Policy

NCSM will refund Academy registration fees following the schedule below:

Academy Scholarships

A limited amount of funding is available to assist with registration fees. If interested, please include a one-page request, citing reasons with your registration form. Send both to:

NCSM Membership Information

Membership can be renewed along with your academy registration. If your NCSM membership expires before the end of the month of the academy that you want to attend, you must renew in order to register for the academy at the discounted member rate.

Nonmembers may join NCSM by checking off the "New Member" box on the registration form. By checking off the "New Member" box and including your membership fee ($85) with the academy registration fee, you will qualify to register for the seminar at the discounted member rate.

Hotel Reservations

Reserve Hotel Room by Phone. Make your reservation directly with the hotels noted below. Indicate that you are with the NCSM Leadership Academy group to secure the best hotel rates.

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Terri Belcher, NCSM Executive Director: