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Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers (CRR)

Providing high-quality professional development in mathematics education for Arizona teachers since 2001

The CRR's Vision is an excellent mathematics teacher for every child. The CRR’s Mission is to attract, develop, and support new mathematics teachers, and engage current mathematics teachers in re-imagining mathematics learning through innovative programs, retaining high-quality teachers in mathematics education. The CRR's Values are Community, Growth, Service, and Empowerment.

Partnered with the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to offer FREE professional learning opportunities for ALL Arizona teachers, including:

  • Mathematics Educator Appreciation Day Conference (MEAD), Arizona’s largest mathematics education event
  • Teacher Workshops and Summer Institutes
  • New Teacher Induction Program
  • Teacher Leadership Development
  • Placement of university students in local classrooms to assist teachers and to mentor students
  • Advanced Placement Calculus and Statistics workshops and student practice exams
  • Free online tutoring for all K-12 math topics
  • Community events, such as Game Night, Pi Day, and STEM Fairs

An Excellent Mathematics Teacher for Every Child

Upcoming PD Events & Webinars

March 1, 2025

Behind the Scenes: Promoting Productive Math Talk Grades K-5 (IMPACTS-Elem)

Do you wish your students would talk more about math? Experience and unpack examples of effective teacher moves.
March 1, 2025

Counting (Yes Counting!) Transforming Math Class in K-5 (HEMS)

Engage in hands-on experiences and learn scalable strategies to build students’ conceptual understanding and confidence.
March 1, 2025

Digging Deep into Geometry Grades 6-9 (IMPACTS-MS)

Come join us as we explore the expectations for geometry and how to tailor instruction to provide powerful experiences.
March 22, 2025

BTC Conceptual Multiplication and Division Strategies Grades K-5 (IMPACTS-Elem)

Come and learn multiple conceptual strategies for multiplication and division that foster student success.
March 29, 2025

Building a Sense of Fractions Grades 1-4 (IMPACTS-Elem)

Come explore the foundational geometric and fraction standards and how you can better support students’ understanding.
March 29, 2025

Data Driven Projects and Stats in Middle School Math Grades 6-8 (IMPACTS-MS)

Come learn how data-driven projects could be implemented throughout the school year to promote student learning.
April 5, 2025

STEAMM Fusion: Multidisciplinary Learning Grades K-5 (IMPACTS-Elem)

This workshop will explore how to use diverse cultural narratives to engage students in interdisciplinary learning.
April 12, 2025

Cracking the Code: Make Sense of Math Standards Grades K-5 (IMPACTS-Elem)

Join us as we unravel the progressions, connect the dots, and design learning goals that truly meet our students' needs.
April 12, 2025

Group Work Strategies through Complex Instruction Grades 6-8 (IMPACTS-MS)

Dr. Jen Wolfe will guide us through an exploration of Complex Instruction for implementing group-worthy tasks.
April 16, 2025

Discourse in the Math Classroom

Participants will improve their ability to facilitate meaningful mathematical discourse.
April 26, 2025

AP Practice Exam Day

(CRR) and the Mathematics Department at the University will host annual AP Mathematics Practice Exam.

Upcoming PD Programs

CRR New Teacher Induction Program

The CRR New Teacher Induction Program supports middle and high school teachers new to mathematics education.

Resources

On Demand

Math for Early Learners 2024 Workshop Series — Part 4

Engage in ways to help young learners quantify their world through data analysis and measurement. We will explore...
On Demand

Math for Early Learners 2024 Workshop Series — Part 3

Explore the ways we can engage young learners in algebraic thinking. We discuss ideas that promote flexible thinking...
On Demand

Math for Early Learners 2024 Workshop Series — Part 2

We explore geometry the way a young child learns shape/space, with a look at their world in and out of…
On Demand

Math for Early Learners 2024 Workshop Series — Part 1

We explore counting/cardinality through a picture walk, using number tracks to connect counting with numerals.
On Demand

Math for Early Learners: Exploring Mathematics in Preschool and Kindergarten

What does mathematical exploration look like in preschool?
On Demand

Math for Early Learners: Geometry, Storytelling, and Problem Posing

We focus on both shape, space, sound, and symbol across mathematics, and reading/storytelling to develop problem-posing.
On Demand

Math for Early Learners: Counting Adventures and Algebraic Thinking

We focus on counting with fun adventures AND visualizing change as a tool for algebraic thinking.
Supplemental Resources

Getting REAL: A Before/After School Program

The CRR provides schools with FREE program materials and training to re-engage learners in exciting mathematics...
On Demand

PD Spotlight: Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers

Rodrigo Gutiérrez provides information about the Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers.
On Demand

Math for Early Learners: Number Sense

How does a child understand space, shape, and measurement, and how can we support this in preschool classrooms?
On Demand

Math for Early Learners: Games that Build Fluency

We explore both the qualities we need to look for in games, and how child engages in understanding numbers.