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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.

To stay up to date on all CMSE professional Development Opportunities, click the link to the right to join our newsletter!

Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Online

Registration Deadline:
January 29, 2024

February 19 – April 12, 2024

Content: Math
Grades: 6-8

 

In-Person

Registration Deadline:
February 19, 2024

March 1, 2024

Content: Math
Grades: 3rd – 12th

In-Person

Registration Deadline:
May 26, 2024

June 3-6, 2024

Content: Math
Grades: 6-8

 

In-Person

Registration Deadline:
May 26, 2024

June 10-13, 2024

Content: Math
Grades: 6-8

 

In-Person

Registration Deadline:
May 26, 2024

June 17-20, 2024

Content: Math
Grades: 6-8

 

In-Person

Registration Deadline:
May 26, 2024

June 24-27, 2024

Content: Math
Grades: 6-8

 

Strengths-Focused Mathematics Planning For All Students

January 26, 2024

STEM Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources (STEPS)

 November 2-3, 2023

12th Annual Mathematics Specialist Conference

 November 9-10, 2023

High School Algebra Institute

October 12-13, 2023

Middle Math Institutes: Number System, Ratio, & Proportion

September 11 – November 3, 2023

Supporting Mathematical Fluency in the Elementary Grades

August 25, 2023

Middle Math Institute: Statistics and Probability

June 26-29, 2023

Middle Math Institute: Geometry

June 19 – 22, 2023

Make It Mississippi Summer Leadership Program 

June 14-16, 2023

Middle Math Institutes: Expressions, Equations, & Functions

June 12-15, 2023

Middle Math Institutes: Number System, Ratio, & Proportion

June 5-8, 2023

Middle Math Institutes: Expressions, Equations, & Functions

March 24, 25, 31 & April 1, 2023

March 10, 2023

Understanding Fractions Institute 

January 19-20, 2023

Middle Math Institute: Geometry 

September 12 – November 4, 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: Expressions, Equations, and Functions

February 14 – April 8, 2022

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

January 12-February 24, 2022

Science Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources

January 13-14, 2022

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

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

Teaching and Learning Chess Online

April 7, 2021

Crosscutting Concepts in the Science Classroom

March 15 – April 25, 2021