TO:Mathematics Education Leaders and Mathematics Leadership Organizations
FROM:Suzanne Mitchell, NCSM President
RE:Process to Affiliate with NCSM

NCSM invites state, regional and provincial mathematics leadership organizations that meet the criteria attached to become an affiliate of NCSM. We hope that you will consider this opportunity to work more closely with NCSM and to gain benefit from the association.

NCSM Affiliates BenefitsNCSM Affiliates Responsibilities
  • A connection to an established international organization for mathematics leaders.
  • The president of the Affiliate group will receive the NCSM e-newsletter for distribution to members.
  • Links to your website/Moodle from an Affiliates' page on the NCSM website.
  • Opportunities to participate in NCSM professional development activities.
  • Assistance from your Regional Director.
  • Contacts to NCSM members and speakers.
  • Quarterly President (NCSM) to President (your organization) chats.
  • A link from the Affiliate to the NCSM website (if a website/Moodle exists).
  • A willingness to promote NCSM membership and professional development opportunities.
  • Provide annual information about the Affiliate's officers, members, and conferences.
  • A willingness to send a representative to the Affiliates meeting which will be held at the NCSM annual meeting. This meeting will provide a time for the Affiliates' representatives to share what works in the states and how we can learn from each other.

The application process is simple and begins by completing the items listed in the Affiliate Application Process.

NCSM will take applications for affiliates any time up to the deadline. The deadline is March 15 annually. Affiliate status will be effective immediately after the Board votes and approves the application. The NCSM board will present charters for membership at the NCSM Annual Business meeting held during the NCSM annual conference, and we hope that you will send a representative to accept the charter.

Please feel free to contact me, or the Affiliate Coordinator, Cheryl Avalos, or at 626-855-2880 for more information.