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MESSAGE BOARD/EMERGENCY TELEPHONEMessage boards are available for conference participants near the registration area in the Tinley Park ConventionCenter. Emergency calls should be routed to the Convention Center. The telephone number is 708-342-5485,ext. 4, from 7:30 am–4:00 pm Friday and 7:30 am–10:30 am Saturday. Calls after 4:00 pm, should be directedto the hotel. Tell the operator that you are trying to contact someone at the Illinois Council of Teachers ofMathematics Conference. Messages will be posted on the message board. We will send emergency messages viastudent workers, if necessary.PERMISSION TO TAPE OR RECORDWritten permission to tape or record programs must be obtained directly from the speaker involved at least thirtydays before the conference. The request must contain a statement indicating the intended use of such a recordingor video. The person making the request should also inform the Conference Director (Ann Hanson) in writing atleast two weeks prior to the conference.SPECIAL NEEDSPersons in need of interpreters for the deaf and hearing-impaired, as well as other physically challenged registrantsin need of special services, should contact Ann Hanson at ahanson@colum.edu by October 1, 2015. Services will beavailable for daytime sessions. We cannot guarantee accommodation for requests submitted after October 1, 2015.NCTM PUBLICATIONSThe professional publications of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics will be on sale in the ExhibitArea. Be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to purchase copies of these extremely useful teaching resourcesfor all levels, kindergarten through college. These materials are sold at a discount to NCTM members, if youshow your current NCTM membership card. This event has been organized by Jackie Murawska, Saint XavierUniversity, Chicago.ICTM AND AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIPA membership table will be set up in the exhibit area for the purpose of obtaining a membership in ICTM or inan affiliate group. A representative from various affiliates will be at the table as well as from ICTM.EIU IS A LICENSED PROVIDERPeople attending the ICTM conference who want to receive Continuing Professional Development Hours (CPDH’s)for their attendance will be able to earn them at the conference. The required ISBE evaluation form is in yourpacket. You will need to complete the form and return it to the ICTM registration desk. A sign-up sheet willbe located in each session or workshop. You must sign in for each session or workshop you attend to ensure youreceive CPDH credit. An evidence of completion form will be mailed to you after the conference. You will onlyreceive credit for the sessions and workshops that have you on the signed roster.AFFILIATED GROUPS AND COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATIONS OF THEILLINOIS COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICSChicago Elementary Teachers’ Mathematics ClubIllinois Math Teacher Educators (IMTE)Mathematics Department Heads of Western Chicago SuburbsMath Educators Exploring Computer Algebra Systems (MEECAS)Mathematics Educators of Greater St. Louis (MEGSL)Math Energy Club of Eastern Illinois UniversityMathematics Teachers’ Association of Chicago and VicinityMetropolitan Mathematics Club of ChicagoNorthern Illinois Association of Teachers of MathematicsWest Central Council of Teachers of Mathematics4