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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

The Center’s Vision

An Excellent Mathematics Teacher for Every Child

The Center’s Mission
  • 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.

Upcoming PD Events & Webinars

December 2, 2023

December 2, 2023 – IMPACTS Inclusive Classrooms Grades K-5 (Part 2)

December 9, 2023

December 9, 2023 – IMPACTS Digging Deep Into Decimals Grades 4-6 Part 1

December 9, 2023

December 9, 2023 – IMPACTS Digging Deep Into Geometry Grades 3-5

January 20, 2024

January 20, 2024 – IMPACTS Digging Deep Into Decimals Grades 4-6 (Part 2)

January 20, 2024

January 20, 2024 – IMPACTS Digging Deep into Estimation and Rounding Grades 2-5

January 27, 2024

January 27, 2024, 7:00am-5:00pm: Mathematics Educator Appreciation Day Conference (MEAD)

The Mathematics Educator Appreciation Day Conference (MEAD) is Arizona's largest mathematics education event!

February 3, 2024

February 3, 2024 – IMPACTS Digging Deep into Fraction Operations with Multiplication and Division Grades 4-6

February 10, 2024

February 10, 2024 – IMPACTS Elementary TBD

February 10, 2024

February 10, 2024 – IMPACTS Problem Solving Grades K-5

February 17, 2024

February 17, 2024 – IMPACTS Pulling Small Groups Grades K-5

February 17, 2024

February 17, 2024 – IMPACTS-MS Patterns, Rates, and Functions (Grades 6-9)

March 2, 2024

March 2, 2024 – IMPACTS Make Every Lesson Count (Part 1): Instructional Frameworks and Lesson Design for ANY Curriculum and for EVERY Student in Mathematics Grades K-5

March 2, 2024

March 2, 2024 – IMPACTS-MS Digging Deep into Geometry (Grades 6-8)

March 23, 2024

March 23, 2024 IMPACTS-MS The Power of Games in Middle School Math

April 6, 2024

April 6, 2024 – IMPACTS Inclusive Classrooms Grades K-5 (Part 1)

April 6, 2024

April 6, 2024 – IMPACTS Inclusive Classrooms Grades K-5 (Part 2)

April 13, 2024

Advanced Placement Mathematics Practice Exams (HYBRID)

CRR and UArizona Mathematics Department hosting Seventeenth Annual Advanced Placement Mathematics Practice Exams

April 20, 2024

April 20, 2024 IMPACTS-MS Data Driven Projects in Middle School Math

April 27, 2024

April 27, 2024 – IMPACTS Make Every Lesson Count (Part 2): Instructional Frameworks and Lesson Design for ANY Curriculum and for EVERY Student in Mathematics Grades K-5

Math Professional Learning Opportunities

Arizona Association of Teachers of Mathematics (AATM) is hosting a variety of virtual events. See the opportunities below.

Resources