The Teacher Professional Development Grant (6-8) supports professional development to improve the competence in the teaching of mathematics of one or more classroom teachers. Applicants must currently be a grades 6-8 level classroom teacher with three or more years of teaching experience, also for 6-8 level. Past recipients of this grant are not eligible to reapply. The applicant must be a current (on the day of the application) Essential or Premium member of NCTM. The proposal must delineate the teacher(s)' professional development plan and address how the proposed project will improve the teacher(s)' competence and affect students' learning. While this grant does not fund the purchase of technology, proposals including professional development involving the use of technology to enhance student learning are encouraged. Any equipment acquisition must support the proposed plan but cannot be the grant's primary focus. Proposals must address the professional development plan, how it will enhance the applicant(s)' mathematical knowledge, and the anticipated impact on students' learning. Project activities are to be completed between June 1 and May 31. Applicants must submit a letter from their principal which confirms the teaching status of the applicant(s) and indicates strong support for the proposal and the applicant's ability to accomplish it. Please visit the award's website or contact NCTM for more information.