If you require an interpreter, please submit your request to [email protected] before December 23, 2024. After this date, NCTM cannot guarantee requests for interpreters can be fulfilled; however, we will make every effort to accommodate requests. Please note: On-site requests for interpreters cannot be guaranteed without advance notice. Send your requests to [email protected].

Due to the size and nature of the NCTM Spring Conference, this event is not an appropriate setting for children under 16 years of age. Children under age 16 will not be permitted in the Exhibit Hall during show hours. Exceptions to this rule will be made for nursing mothers and their infants. Children 16 years and over will need to register as nonteaching guests. To register a nonteaching guest, please visit the Registration desk. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Registration is available by mail, fax, or email. NCTM accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, checks, money orders, and purchase orders. All payments must be submitted in U.S. dollars and drawn on U.S. bank accounts, money orders, or credit cards. Credit card payments will be subject to the appropriate exchange rate.

Individual and group registration forms which can be printed and mailed or faxed in will be available for download in the rates section of the site.

Please note that onsite registration will also be available onsite during the NCTM Spring Conference.

If you have questions, please call (800) 561-6691 or (514) 228-3172 (international), Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM ET.

If you are blind or visually impaired and require an aide or personal assistant to help you navigate the Spring Conference, NCTM will register your aide as a complimentary guest (if the aide is not a teacher). Information must be sent to [email protected] by December 23, 2024.

Yes, please visit our accessibility and inclusion page for more information.

Yes, you can register a group here.  

A certificate of attendance will be available to event attendees. You can use it to demonstrate your attendance at the Spring Conference. 

Yes. NCTM offers a significant discount for groups of five or more. Each group registration must include a primary contact and separate email addresses for each attendee. Groups paying for their conference registration with a purchase order can register online and upload the purchase order form to expedite the process. 

The NCTM 2025 Spring Conference in Kansas City, Missouri offers a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest topics and trends in mathematics education, improve your instructional practice, network, and much more. Use NCTM’s justification toolkit to help define and clearly communicate the benefits of attendance to administrators and supervisors so you can make your case. 

You must wear your name badge to gain entry to all conference sessions. You can modify your badge name and pronouns. To do so, use your registration ID to log in and update your badge display information to modify your name badge. Pronouns are available for selection from a drop-down list. If your pronouns are unavailable for selection, please email [email protected] so that we can add them to the drop-down menu. If you have additional questions, please contact [email protected]. 

NCTM welcomes members of the media, free of charge, to attend the Spring Conference to meet with educators and report on key findings. Please contact [email protected] and provide your name and media outlet to get started.

Individuals traveling from outside of the United States to attend a NCTM event may request a Letter of Invitation to the event. The letter may be used to support an individual's request for organizational or governmental clearance to attend the event.

Individuals requesting a Letter of Invitation to an NCTM event must be fully registered - including payment in full - for the NCTM event for which they are requesting an invitation. Individuals do not have to be a member of NCTM to request a Letter of Invitation.

A Letter of Invitation issued by NCTM will:

• Be addressed directly to the individual requesting the invitation
• Include the name, date, and location of the NCTM event
• Indicate the individual's responsibility for all expenses related to his/her participation in the NCTM event (including registration, travel and accommodations)
• Be signed by an authorized NCTM Representative
• All letters of invitation will be sent via email. If you require a printed letter, please contact [email protected]. Additional fees may apply.

Individuals paying with a purchase order can register online and upload the purchase order form to expedite the process. Purchase order can also be mailed to NCTM Conference Registration, P.O. Box 844277, Dallas, TX 75284-4277 or faxed to 1 (888) 289-9844 (toll-free) / 1 (514) 289-9844 (international).

Student members are automatically offered the student member discount when registering online. Student membership is designed for those enrolled in an accredited college or university as a full-time student with an interest in mathematics education. Proof of student status such as registration, class schedule, professor verification, etc., is required. For more information visit NCTM membership  

Letters regarding speaker proposal decisions for the event were sent out in September. Speakers received an invitation to register along with instructions. If you have questions or did not receive a letter, please send a note to [email protected].

Member discounts are applied at registration. If you register by phone, you need your member number to receive the discount. If you do not know your member number or would like to renew your membership, please log on to NCTM. You can also contact NCTM Customer Care at (800) 235-7566 or (703) 620-9840 Monday–Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM ET, or email [email protected]. 

Yes, the Kansas City Convention Center is ADA compliant. NCTM is committed to ensuring that our events are fully accessible to all persons. For any ADA requirements, please contact [email protected] by December 23, 2024.

NCTM continuously adds to the list of FAQs. If you have a question that isn't answered in the above, please send us an email at [email protected]. A member of our conference team will follow up with your inquiry. 

NCTM is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and professional experience for all participants. To make clear what is expected, we ask all attendees to read and agree to the following Code of Conduct and Event Safety Policy. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate attendance for anyone who violates these guidelines. If you have a complaint or concern about harassment, discrimination, bullying, or any other conduct which may violate this Code of Conduct we encourage you to promptly notify our staff at [email protected].   

• Cancellation requests must be received in writing on or before January 3, 2025.
• NCTM will issue a full refund minus a $50 cancellation fee per person for each individual or group registration. NCTM will charge a $25 cancellation fee per person for emeritus member registration. Individuals and groups paying with a purchase order are still responsible for the cancellation fee.
• Workshops, MET donations and membership dues are non-refundable.
• Refund requests will not be honored after January 3, 2025, even for no-shows.
• Substitutions are allowed but must be received via email or letter prior to January 28, 2025. Substitutes must submit a letter explaining who they are substituting (and include registration number if possible). Non-members substituting for members will be charged the current non-member registration rate. In addition, no discount will be given for members substituting for non-members.
• Note that a group must contain at least 5 fully paid/non-cancelled/non-pending registrations to remain eligible for discounted pricing. If the confirmed group size drops below five, each remaining group participant will be changed to an individual and balance adjusted accordingly.
• Refunds will be issued between eight and ten weeks after the conference.  
  
  

The dress for this event is business casual. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Keep in mind the hotel meeting room temperatures will fluctuate depending on size of room and attendance, therefore a lightweight jacket or sweater is recommended.

This event is an in-person event. There is no online component for this event.

A first aid station will be located in the convention center (location is TBD) and staffed during conference hours. Medical technicians will be available to assist with minor medical problems. However, if you have a medical emergency, please call 911.   

This is a "paper-light" event. No program book will be distributed and there will be limited onsite handouts. Materials for education sessions and programming, including a daily schedule, will be available on the NCTM website for download in advance of the event. A fully searchable program is also available online and through the event mobile app.