13 Washington, D.C. Gender-Neutral Restrooms and Family Space In order to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all of our attendees, there are gender-neutral restrooms, which will be identified with signage. Your comfort, well-being, and safety are important to us, and we are committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels respected and valued. Your family’s well-being is important to us, so we are offering a family space where you can attend to your family’s needs in a comfortable and quiet setting. We understand the importance of family and work-life integration and hope this dedicated, comfortable area allows you to be part of the conference experience while still taking care of your family’s needs. Please visit the NCSM Registration Desk in Potomac Foyer to check-in/out a key to access this space. Emergency Information Call 911 for any medical emergencies. Fire Code Fire Code regulations apply to all conference session rooms. Sessions will be closed when seating capacity is reached. Video and Audio Recording or Photographing Sessions Written permission to video record, audio record, or photograph sessions must be obtained directly from the speaker(s) before the session begins. The request must contain a statement indicating the intended use of such a video or audio recording, or photograph as well as your name and contact information. A copy of the request should be given to the lead speaker. Four Reasons to Join NCSM NCSM: Leadership in Mathematics Education is a mathematics leadership organization for educational leaders that provides professional learning opportunities necessary to support and sustain improved student achievement. When you become an NCSM member, you join a network of leaders in mathematics education from around the United States, Canada, and abroad, which works to ensure every student in every classroom has access to effective mathematics teachers, relevant curricula, culturally responsive pedagogy, and current technology. 1. Find Community and Belonging! We are dedicated to connecting and creating a space for math leaders that hold any leadership title to connect with one another, learn and also grow as leaders. Our goal is to help members find belonging by learning about the needs of our members and listening to their voices as we design events. 2. Keep Current in Mathematics Leadership Best Practices! As a member you will have access to our Position Papers, math research articles, professional learning events, Inspiration Articles, NCSM Podcast, and many more resources available to members on our website in order to grow your math leadership skills. 3. Share Your Voice! As a member we look to you to share feedback, present at our conferences, be guests on our podcast, write articles, review proposals, and help with our conferences. Those all will give you opportunities to share your voice. 4. Save Money! NCSM members get discounted rates on all professional learning events, access to the Marshall Memo, free leadership resources on our website, and monthly emails with links to resources and ideas. If you are interested in learning more about our membership please visit https://www.mathedleadership.org/ membership/.
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