NCSM

What NCSM does

NCSM (National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1969 and headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, that serves K-12 mathematics education leaders across the United States and Canada. Its core constituency is district-level mathematics coordinators, supervisors, coaches, specialists, and administrators — approximately 2,736 individual members as of 2023 — organized through 9 Regional Director territories covering all US states, territories, and Canadian provinces. The organization delivers its value through an annual conference (58th scheduled for October 26-28, 2026 in Denver), the Summer Leadership Academy, Virtual Coaching Labs, the peer-reviewed Journal of Mathematics Education Leadership, the quarterly Inspiration! newsletter, and a library of position papers, monographs, and instructional resources such as the PRIME Leadership Framework, Coaching Corner, and Jump Start Formative Assessment. Technology infrastructure consists of a standard website (mathedleadership.org) with a members-only portal, web-conferencing-delivered virtual events, and content distribution via podcast and newsletter channels; NCSM does not build proprietary software products or AI/ML systems.

NCSM monetizes through four revenue streams: annual membership dues (recurring subscription), conference and event registrations, product sales via the NCSM Shop (monographs, position papers, instructional resources), and corporate sponsorships supporting leadership events and the annual conference. Pricing for individual membership tiers is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is hybrid: self-service online membership signup through the member portal, supported by Regional Director-led grassroots outreach within each geographic territory, supplemented by in-person conference sales and an e-commerce storefront. Strategic positioning is anchored in 55+ years of brand heritage, formal affiliation with NCTM, and collaborations with ASSM, AMTE, TODOS, the Charles A. Dana Center, and CBMS.

Name

NCSM

Legal name

NCSM - National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics

Website

https://mathedleadership.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NCSM is a US- and Canada-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization serving approximately 2,736 K-12 mathematics education leaders through annual conferences, leadership academies, publications, and a nine-region field director network founded in 1969.

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Product category

Professional Education Membership Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Mathematics education leadership
• Professional learning services
• K-12 mathematics coaching
• Education membership organization
• Mathematics professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Englewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide core operational revenue. Members receive access to research-informed resources, journals, newsletters, position papers, and discounts on NCSM registrations and products.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Registration fees for annual conferences, virtual coaching labs, summer leadership academies, and winter seminars. The 58th Annual Conference is scheduled for October 2026 in Denver.
3. Product Sales: Revenue from NCSM shop including monographs, source books, position papers, and educational materials. Also includes Jump Start Formative Assessment tools and Great Modeling Tasks in Three Acts teaching resources.
4. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support leadership events, the Summer Leadership Academy (Amplify Math sponsor mentioned), and the annual conference through various sponsorship tiers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

NCSM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization serving mathematics education leaders. It sells annual memberships and operates a portfolio of paid professional learning services including the Annual Conference, Summer Leadership Academy, Virtual Coaching Labs, and Networking Nights, along with publications such as the Journal of Mathematics Education Leadership, the Inspiration! newsletter, monographs, and position papers. It also sells instructional resources (Jump Start Formative Assessment, Great Modeling Tasks in Three Acts, Illustrating the Standards for Mathematical Practice) through its online NCSM Shop.

Product overview

NCSM (National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics) is a professional membership organization for mathematics education leaders, not a technology product company. NCSM provides a comprehensive suite of professional development offerings including the Annual Conference, Summer Leadership Academy, and Virtual Coaching Labs. The organization publishes the Journal of Mathematics Education Leadership, Inspiration! newsletter, and resources such as the Essential Actions Series, Coaching Corner, Jump Start Formative Assessment tools, and Great Modeling Tasks in Three Acts. NCSM also administers awards (Ross Taylor/Glenn Gilbert National Leadership Award, Kay Gilliland Equity Lecture Award), grants (Iris Carl Travel Grant, Teacher-Leader Professional Learning Grant), and maintains a regional director network across the US, Canada, and territories. The organization operates as a membership-based nonprofit focused on leadership development in mathematics education.

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Brands

• PRIME Leadership Framework: The PRIME Leadership Framework: Principles and Indicators for Mathematics Leaders, published in 2007.
• NCSM Essential Actions Series
• Jump Start Formative Assessment
• Great Modeling Tasks in Three Acts
• NCSM Summer Leadership Academy

Products and services

• NCSM Membership Annual professional membership providing mathematics education leaders (coordinators, supervisors, coaches, administrators) with access to research-informed resources, journals, newsletters, position papers, webinars, member directory, and discounts on NCSM registrations and products.
• NCSM Annual Conference Flagship annual professional development conference bringing mathematics education leaders together for keynotes, sessions, and networking on leadership in mathematics education.
• NCSM Summer Leadership Academy Intensive multi-day professional learning program for mathematics education leaders focusing on leadership development, coaching, and equity in mathematics education.
• NCSM Virtual Coaching Labs Virtual professional learning sessions providing coaching training and support for mathematics education leaders and coaches.
• NCSM Networking Nights Monthly virtual networking and professional learning series for members.
• Journal of Mathematics Education Leadership Peer-reviewed professional journal publishing research and practical insights on mathematics education leadership.
• Inspiration! Newsletter Quarterly newsletter providing news, resources, and professional insights for mathematics education leaders.
• NCSM Essential Actions Series Framework series identifying nine essential actions for mathematics leadership including coaching, equity, and instructional improvement.
• Coaching Corner Online resource center exploring the nine essential actions for mathematics coaching and coaching programs.
• Jump Start Formative Assessment Research-based, mathematically focused formative assessment tools for mathematics educators.
• Great Modeling Tasks in Three Acts Teaching tools with video resources for engaging students in mathematical modeling tasks.
• Illustrating the Standards for Mathematical Practice Resources helping educators understand and implement the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
• Position Papers Formal position statements on key topics in mathematics education leadership.
• Monographs In-depth publications on specific topics in mathematics education leadership.
• NCSM Podcasts Audio content series featuring interviews and discussions on mathematics education leadership topics.
• NCSM Shop Online store for monographs, source books, position papers, and educational materials.

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSM is an official affiliate of NCTM. Organizations collaborate on annual meetings, joint position papers (including STEM education and Common Core standards), and policy advocacy. NCSM holds meetings scheduled in conjunction with NCTM events.
• Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics (ASSM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSM collaborates with ASSM on joint publications, policy statements, and advocacy efforts including the High School Mathematics Project and the Continuing the Journey document.
• Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSM partners with AMTE on joint position papers and collaborative initiatives supporting mathematics teacher education.
• Council of Presidential Awardees in Mathematics (CPAM)coreOthersCPAM is a national affiliate of NCSM. Members are recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching. CPAM meets annually with NCTM and maintains a speakers bureau.
• TODOS: Mathematics for AllcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSM collaborated with TODOS on the joint leadership position paper 'Mathematics Education Through the Lens of Social Justice: Acknowledgment, Actions, and Accountability' and participates in equity initiatives together.
• Charles A. Dana Center at University of Texas at AustincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSM partners with the Dana Center on the Launch Years Mathematics Leadership Network, developing resources for leaders to create equitable pathways from high school to postsecondary education.
• Community Wealth PartnersminorOthersGrant partnership through Knowledge Mobilization Grant. NCSM participates in Communities of Practice with other education organizations including Black Principals' Network, California Mathematics Project, and Benjamin Banneker Association.
• Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences (CBMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSM is a member of CBMS, an umbrella organization of 19 professional mathematics organizations. NCSM presidents and board members participate in CBMS meetings and initiatives.
• Amplify MathminorOthersAmplify Math sponsored the 2021 NCSM Virtual Summer Leadership Academy, providing support for the equity-focused professional learning event.
• Women and Mathematics Education (WME)coreOthersWME is a national affiliate organization of NCSM, supporting women in mathematics education leadership.
• Benjamin Banneker AssociationminorOthersPartner through Community Wealth Partners grant initiative, focusing on success and equity for all students in K-12 mathematics, particularly those of African descent.
• Black Principals' NetworkminorOthersPartner through Community Wealth Partners grant initiative, focusing on creating a collaborative network of Black school principals to foster community and mentorship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics (ASSM): Association of state-level mathematics supervisors that co-publishes position papers and joint initiatives with NCSM. Targets the same leadership persona but at the state/provincial level rather than district.
• National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS): Subject-matter counterpart professional association for social studies educators, with a comparable membership, conference, publications, and advocacy model targeting social studies supervisors and leaders.
• TODOS: Mathematics for All: Equity-focused mathematics education organization. Co-authored the joint position paper on social justice with NCSM and collaborates on equity initiatives; serves a highly overlapping audience of math education leaders.
• National Science Teaching Association (NSTA): Subject-matter peer professional association for science educators, operating an analogous membership + annual conference + publications model targeting science supervisors and leaders.
• Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE): Professional organization for mathematics teacher educators with overlapping concerns around mathematics teacher preparation, coaching, and leadership. Partners with NCSM on joint position papers and initiatives.

Regional players

• National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics - Canada (affiliate context: CMEGA / educational leadership associations in Canada): Regional equivalents such as the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) and provincial math leadership networks address the same math coordinator/supervisor persona in Canada that NCSM serves across the border.

Broad incumbents

• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE): Large professional association serving education leaders on instructional technology. Comparable membership + conference model and now a relevant adjacent as AI/EdTech enters NCSM's purview.
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM): Larger umbrella professional association for all mathematics educators (not only supervisors/leaders). NCSM is an NCTM affiliate and coordinates conferences with NCTM, making it the most directly comparable peer despite its broader scope.
• Learning Forward: National professional association for professional learning leaders across all subjects. Comparable membership/conference/publications model serving educators in leadership roles — broader scope but analogous value proposition.
• ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development): Major professional association for educators and curriculum leaders, including principals, superintendents, and curriculum directors. Comparable in serving district-level education leadership with conferences, publications, and professional development.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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