If you require an interpreter, please submit your request to [email protected] before January 8,2024. After this date, NCTM cannot guarantee requests for interpreters can be fulfilled; however, we will make every effort to accommodate requests. 

Due to the size and professional nature of the conference, the NCTM Annual Meeting is not the most suitable event for child(ren). Exceptions are made for nursing mothers and their infants If you would like to bring your child(ren), please email [email protected] by January 8, 2024, and tell us their ages so that we can do our best to accommodate you. Please note that parents must accompany their children at all times and ensure their children adhere to all conference protocols for the venue. Due to safety, children under the age of 16 are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall.

If you are blind or visually impaired and require an aide or personal assistant to help you navigate the Regional Meeting, NCTM will register your aide as a complimentary guest (if the aide is not a teacher). Information must be sent to [email protected] by January 8, 2024. 

SCC has wheelchairs available for use during medical emergencies only. If you need a wheelchair, it can be rented locally from these companies: 

• Wheels for Feet (425) 256-2882 wheelsforfeet.com  
• Access Medical Equipment (206) 365-7700 amerents.com
  
• Scootaround (888) 441-7575 scootaround.com 
  

Yes. Register a group by using the online group registration button.  

A certificate of attendance will be available to event attendees. You can use it to demonstrate your attendance at the NCTM Regional Conference in Seattle, Washington. 

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 2024 Regional Conference & Exposition in Seattle, Washington 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. 

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

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]. 

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 orders 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). POs should be received within 30 days of registering for the conference.   

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  

Use your NCTM login to access the Speaker Ready Room portal to accept or decline the invitation to speak, add your speaker bio, and view your presentation day/time/room or view reviewer feedback. Handouts will be available for one month following the conference.   To register; use the following link: 2024 Seattle Step 1 Login Create Account - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (nctm.org) Use the forgot password button if you do not remember your password.

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 Seattle Convention Center is ADA compliant. Please view the SCC accessibility guide.  NCTM is committed to ensuring that our events are fully accessible to everyone. For any ADA requirements, please contact NCTM Conference Services at [email protected] by January 8, 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 8, 2024. 

• 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.   
  

•  Refund requests, including no-shows, will not be honored after January 8, 2024.   

• Substitute attendees are allowed but must be approved via email or letter prior to January 8, 2024. 

•  Substitute attendees must submit a letter explaining who they are substituting for (and include registration number if possible). Nonmembers substituting for members will be charged the current nonmember registration rate. In addition, no discount will be given for members substituting for nonmembers.  

• 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 5, each remaining group participant will be changed to an individual rate and the balance will be adjusted accordingly. 

• Refunds will be issued between eight and ten weeks after the Regional Meeting.   

The suggested dress code for this event is business casual. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Keep in mind the Convention Center meeting room temperatures will fluctuate depending on size of room and attendance. Coat Racks will be made available throughout the convention space. Bag and coat check will not be available at the event. 

There is no online component for this event.  

A first aid station will be located in the back of Hall 4E 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.