California Subject Matter Project

CSMP creates sustainable teacher learning communities throughout California

The California Subject Matter Project is a network of nine discipline-based statewide projects that support on-going quality professional development. Activities and programs are designed by university faculty, teacher leaders, and teacher practitioners to improve instructional practices and lead to increased achievement for all students.

Content-Specific Professional Development

With a network comprising the nine projects listed below, CSMP encompasses the course content represented in California's K-12 standards and frameworks, and covers a ll of the academic disciplines required to meet college entrance ("a-g") requirements

Featured Programs

Using an Environmental Lens in the Elementary History Classroom

Aug 2, 2018 - Aug 3, 2018

Mathematical Fusion

Jul 23, 2018 - Jul 27, 2018

MBER Summer Institute 2018

Jul 9, 2018 - Jul 12, 2018

CUSD: Davis MS

May 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018

Middle and High School Book Club: 180 Days with Kelly Gallagher and Penny Kittle

Apr 18, 2018 - May 31, 2019

FY 18/19 NCWP National Parks Service Collaboration

Apr 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019

Heritage School Professional Development

Feb 25, 2018 - Jun 30, 2018

Global Book Bags Workshop

Sep 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018

San Marcos Writing Project blog

Jun 14, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018