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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

October 25, 2025

Expressions, Equations, and (In)Equality in Grades 6-9 (IMPACTS-MS)

Come join us in developing a deep understanding of expressions, equations, and (in)equality in secondary mathematics.

October 25, 2025

Pulling Small Groups Grades K-5 (IMPACTS-Elem)

Have you set up Centers/Workstations with your students, and now you want to dig deep into your intensification..

November 1, 2025

FUNdamentals of Basic Fact Fluency: Addition and Subtraction (IMPACTS-Elem)

Are you struggling to help your students master their basic facts?

November 1, 2025

FUNdamentals of Basic Fact Fluency: Multiplication and Division (IMPACTS-Elem)

Are you struggling to help your students master their basic facts?

November 8, 2025

Digging Deep into Number Sense PreK – 1 IN-PERSON only in Phoenix (IMPACTS-Elem)

What specific strategies and ideas will lay a strong number sense foundation for our youngest learners?

November 15, 2025

Add-itude to Multi-tude: Polynomial Power Moves into Proportion (IMPACTS-HS)

Take students on a mathematical growth spurt! This workshop uses polynomials as the bridge to move learners from...

November 15, 2025

Digging Deep into Geometry (IMPACTS-Elem)

How can students discover attributes and structures through exploration?

November 15, 2025

The Power of Games in Middle School Math (IMPACTS-MS)

Though regularly used in elementary school, games are often overlooked and underutilized in middle school math...

November 22, 2025

The Area Model Grows Up: From Dot Talks to Calculus (IMPACTS-Elem)

Have you ever wondered what happens when the five-frame grows up? Where does area go after adolescence?

Upcoming PD Programs

July 23, 2025

CRR New Teacher Induction Program 2025-2026

The New Teacher Induction Program for Secondary Mathematics supports middle and high school teachers new to mathematics.

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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...

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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...

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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…

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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.

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Math for Early Learners: Exploring Mathematics in Preschool and Kindergarten

What does mathematical exploration look like in preschool?

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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.

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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.

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PD Spotlight: Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers

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

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Math for Early Learners: Number Sense

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

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Math for Early Learners: Number Sense and Games that Build Fluency

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

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