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Center for Mathematics and Science Education
The University of Mississippi

Professional Development

The mission of the CMSE is to improve mathematics and science education in Mississippi by fostering interaction between academic and K-12 education communities, supporting the implementation of research-based methods in the classroom and promoting interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

We offer professional development for teachers through a variety of formats:

You can find a list of our current and past sessions below. We are constantly expanding our professional development offerings. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, email us at cmsepd@go.olemiss.edu to inquire about upcoming sessions or to suggest an area of need.

Spring 2023 Professional Development Opportunities

In-Person

Registration Deadline:
March 5, 2023

March 24-26, 2023

Content:  Math and Science

In-Person

Registration Deadline:
February 27, 2023

March 10, 2023

Content:  Math and Science
Grades:  6-12

In-Person

Registration Deadline:
January 5 , 2023

January 19-20, 2023

Content:  Math
Grades:  3-6

Middle Math Institute: Geometry 

September 12 – November 4, 2022


Mathematical Modeling with Algebra & Geometry

October 21, 2022


Teaching Chess: Beyond the Basics

November 11, 2022


Middle Math Institute Number System, Ratios, & Proportions

December 9-10 &  December 16-17, 2022


Core Elements in the Science Classroom: Engineering Design Process and Technology

May 4 – June 17, 2022


Mississippi Forge Forward Summer Educator Experience

June 14-16, 2022


Middle Math Institute: Geometry 

June 20-23, 2022


Science Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources (STEPS)

June 21-22, 2022


Middle Math Institute: Statistics and Probability

June 27-30, 2022


Mississippi Forge Forward Summer Educator Experience

July 19-21, 2022


Middle Math Institute
Number System, Ratios, & Proportions

December 9-10, December 16-17, 2022


Middle Math Institute: Expressions, Equations, and Functions

March 24-25, March 31 – April 1, 2022


Core Elements in the Science Classroom: Science & Society and the History of Science

January 12-February 24, 2022


Designing Lessons to Integrate Science and Mathematics

February 4, 2022 


Science Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources


High School Algebra Institute

December 2-3, 2021


Core Elements in the Science  Classroom:
Science and Engineering Practices (SEP) and Crosscutting Concepts (CCC)

September 1 – October 15, 2021


Using Online Resources to Teach Science

October 18 – December 12, 2021


Science Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources

September 16-17, 2021


Teaching Chess: Beyond the Basics

October 1, 2021


Strengths-Based Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: Five Teaching Turnarounds
An Interactive, Applicable, Online Book Study

September 1-October 31, 2021


Using Online Resources to Teach Science

June 1-30, 2021


Strengths-Based Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: Five Teaching Turnarounds
An Interactive, Applicable, Online Book Study

May 24 – June 30, 2021


Understanding Fractions Institute

June 28-29, 2021


Science Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources

June 22-23, 2021


Engaging Students in Mathematical Modeling

June 24, 2021


Keys to Mathematical Success

July 1-2, 2021


Core Elements in the Science  Classroom:
Science and Engineering Practices (SEP) and Crosscutting Concepts (CCC)

July 6-9, 2021


Teaching and Learning Chess Online

April 7, 2021


Crosscutting Concepts in the Science Classroom

March 15 – April 25, 2021