Registration for the 2021 Virtual Conference is now closed.
Registration for the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting is coming soon.

• Are there alternatives to online registration?

  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. NCTM accepts approved purchase orders—please submit a scanned/electronic copy with your online or emailed registration, or mail/fax a copy with your registration form. 
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• How do I register if I am a speaker?

  Letters regarding speaker proposal decisions for the Virtual Conference will be sent out in November. Chosen speakers will receive an invitation to register along with instructions. If you do not receive a letter, please send a note to conferencesdept@nctm.org

• What can I expect from NCTM’s Virtual Conference?

  This is not your typical Zoom meeting. NCTM will offer a unique experience that will be easy to navigate from the comfort of your home. Attendees will have access to OnDemand and live presentations and will be able to participate in live Q&A with featured speakers. There will be opportunities to interact with attendees in specialty networking groups as well as chat with exhibitors in a one-on-one capacity.

  The program committee has develop a dynamic and immersive virtual experience, with over 300 presentations (100+ live and 200 OnDemand) designed to engage, inspire, and expand your professional development.

• What if I miss a live presentation? Will it be available another time?

  All OnDemand presentations will be available at your leisure. Live presentations will be broadcasted and available to view on the day and time they are posted. Live presentations will be recorded and available the following week. All content will remain on the NCTM 2021 Virtual Conference portal for 30 days. This allows you to take your time to view any content you were unable to attend February 1–6, 2021.

• What presentations are being offered?

  You can find the list of presentations, complete with descriptions and speakers at www.nctm.org/virtual2021/ after December 30 on the Conference Itinerary Planner.

• What accommodations are available under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

  NCTM will provide closed captioning for all OnDemand recordings. Closed captioning recordings of Live presentations will be available the week following the conference.

  If you require additional special services as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email conferencesdept@nctm.org. Requests can be served more effectively if received before January 21, 2021.

• How will I access the site?

  All registered attendees will receive a conference link on January 29 from the event platform provider. The link will provide access to the conference content, where you will be able to set up your profile and become comfortable with the platform before the kickoff on February 1.

• Can I share this link with others?

  Just like an in-person conference, registrations cannot be shared. The registration provides a secure link for each user.

• Will the NCTM Bookstore be available at the NCTM 2021 Virtual Conference?

  Yes. The NCTM 2021 Virtual Conference Bookstore will feature NCTM’s popular books and well-liked products.

• Will NCTM Central be available at NCTM 2021 Virtual Conference?

  Yes! Attendees will still be able to access information on Classroom Resources, Mathematics Education Trust, Professional Development, and Member Services. NCTM Central will be in the Exhibit Hall.

• How and when can I enter the virtual Exhibit Hall?

  The live hours will be 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (ET) from Tuesday, February 2nd to Friday, February 5th. During those times, exhibitors will be available to connect live with attendees. Make sure to connect with each exhibitor to hear the latest updates on their products and services. Outside the live hours, attendees will still be able to view exhibitor content, videos, and information.

• Will there be opportunities to chat with speakers?

  Select speakers will be available after their presentations in the Roundtable Discussion space. Check out the Roundtable Discussion board to see which speakers are available. Each discussion space will open up a video chat for a maximum of 16 people. The speaker and attendees will be able to continue their discussion in an intimate setting.

• Will speaker handouts be available?

  Session materials (if provided by the speaker) will be available. Attendees will be able to download or view available handouts prior to viewing a presentation.

• What are some opportunities for networking at the NCTM 2021 Virtual Conference?

  Attendees will have multiple networking opportunities: (1) Roundtable Discussions, (2) Attendee Connections, (3) Community Q&A, (4) Attendee-to-Attendee Direct Messaging, (5) Attendee-to-Attendee Direct Video Messaging.

• Will there also be events geared to teacher well-being during the NCTM 2021 Virtual Conference?

  Wellness videos, yoga, and stretches will be geared toward attendees’ self-refresh during their participation in the Virtual Conference. Also available will be Yoga OnDemand videos and tips for educators to take back to their classrooms and distance learning spaces.

• Will there be gamification?

  Attendees will have opportunities to earn points by viewing OnDemand presentations, attending live sessions, participating in the Exhibit Hall, and more! Prizes will be awarded!

• Aside from OnDemand and Live presentations, Exhibit Hall, networking opportunities, and gamification, will NCTM 2021 Virtual Conference have any other fun things to do?

  Yes! We will have an Engage-and-Play area within the virtual conference platform. Attendees will be able to sign up to participate in a virtual Escape Room. NCTM is also planning a few additional fun elements, including surprise “Pop Up Prizes”.    

• Will I be able to receive a certification of attendance?

  At the end of the NCTM 2021 Virtual Conference, a digital certificate of attendance will be available for attendees to download and self-document participating hours.