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
Using Pattern Blocks to Help Learners Explore Linear Slope and Graphs (MMMS)
This explores how to use pattern blocks to help students understand the relationships between concrete, visual, verbal.
Using Pattern Blocks to Help Learners Explore Linear Slope and Graphs (MMMS)
This session explores how to use pattern blocks to help students understand the relationships between concrete, visual.
Using Pattern Blocks to Help Learners Explore Linear Slope and Graphs (MMMS)
This session explores how to use pattern blocks to help students understand the relationships between concrete, visual..
Beyond Basic Fact Fluency: Addition and Subtraction Grades K-5 (IMPACTS-Elem)
Explore ways and help students develop all three components of fluency with addition and subtraction.
Using KP Tiles with Problem Solving and Place Value (MMMS)
Use KP Tiles to help students make sense of counting, cardinality, addition, and subtraction.
Using KP Tiles with Problem Solving and Place Value (MMMS)
Use KP Tiles to help students make sense of counting, cardinality, addition, and subtraction.
Using KP Tiles with Problem Solving and Place Value (MMMS)
Use KP Tiles to help students make sense of counting, cardinality, addition, and subtraction.
Digging Deep Into Decimals Part 1 Grades 4-6 (IMPACTS-Elem)
How do we help students learn conceptual strategies for operations with decimals? Come and explore these ideas.
The Area Model Grows Up: From Dot Talks to Calculus Grades K-11 (IMPACTS-Elem)
Journey from dot to box, and discover the powerful and persistent relationships among these models.Make these connection
The Power of Games in Middle School Math Grades 5-9 (IMPACTS-MS)
Come join us for a fun-filled session to see the power of games for both instruction and assessment in the…
Digging Deep Into Decimals Part 2 Grades 4-6 (IMPACTS-Elem)
How do we help students develop a robust understanding of decimals and learn conceptual strategy? Come and explore.
MEAD Conference 2025
MEAD 2025 is promoting ambitious mathematics instruction and school-wide professional learning.
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...
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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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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?
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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.
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