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

RIMS California Arts Project: Theatre Workshop for Colton Joint Unified School District

Aug 2, 2018

Using an Environmental Lens in the Elementary History Classroom

Aug 2, 2018 - Aug 3, 2018

RIMS CAP: Professional Learning for Bakersfield City School District Elementary Classroom and Non-Arts Middle School Teachers

Jul 23, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019

Summer Institute for New Teachers: Getting to the Heart of teaching

Jul 9, 2018 - Jun 28, 2019

RIMS CAP: Developing Artistic Literacy: Painting & Aesthetic Theories Leadership for Pomona Unified School District

May 9, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018

CUSD: Davis MS

May 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018

NCWP F/Y 18/19 Princeton Elementary School High Needs Professional Development Series

Apr 30, 2018 - Apr 30, 2019

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

Apr 18, 2018 - May 31, 2019

CCSS Choices

Mar 13, 2018 - Mar 17, 2019