The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is the largest professional organization in the world for K-12 teachers of Mathematics. The goal of NCTM is to promote improvement in the teaching of mathematics at the K-12 level. To further this goal NCTM sponsors workshops and conferences for mathematics educators, offers four journals devoted to the teaching of mathematics at several levels, and provides a wealth of information useful to K-12 teachers of mathematics.
The Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics is the local branch of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Their site presents current information on both national and state-wide events of interest to teachers of mathematics
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is an organization for college and university faculty with an emphasis on the undergraduate teaching of Mathematics. There are links at this site as well as topics of discussion that may be of interest to middle school and high school teachers of Mathematics.
The American Mathematical Society (AMS) focuses primarily on research in Mathematics. Again, there are some links at this site as well as topics of discussion that may be of interest to middle school and high school teachers of Mathematics.
Association for Women in Mathematics
(AWM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging women and girls in the mathematical sciences. In addition to useful links in mathematics education, there is a mentor network for grade school and high school students interested in mathematics.
Educational Agencies for Teachers in Utah
Utah State Office of Education: The Utah State Office of Education site has many useful links for K-12 teachers in Utah including information on certification, jobs, school districts, and links to individual schools. Some local school district links are:
The Utah Education Association (UEA) is a professional organization for education employees whose mission is to advance the cause of public education, promote quality teaching and learning, and advocate for the rights and interests of its members. The UEA is affiliated with the National Education Association (NEA).
Janet H and C. Harry Knowles Foundation Fellowships for students with a bachelor degree in mathematics, science, or engineering to pursue a career in teaching high school mathematics or science.