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

Institute at Cal Lutheran University: CRLP CLU Engaging English Learners in Common Core ELA/Literacy (ELD Standards) 6-12

Nov 26, 2018 - Nov 28, 2018

CRLP at UCB Academic Language & Literacy Institute

Nov 2, 2018 - Feb 13, 2019

SPUSD HS Grades 9-12

Oct 23, 2018 - Feb 22, 2019

CUSD Grade 4 2018-19 PD

Oct 17, 2018 - Feb 25, 2019

Keys to the Communicative Classroom - Strand A - Designing Lessons for Speaking & Listening

Sep 22, 2018 - Apr 13, 2019

Multimedia Resources Strand: Using Multimedia Tools to Enhance Projects and Project Based Language Learning

Sep 15, 2018 - Mar 30, 2019

CUSD HS MATH III Site III

Sep 13, 2018 - Mar 14, 2019

GVWP Taft Elementary School, Stockton K-8 Professional Development

Jul 30, 2018 - Apr 30, 2019

RIMS CAP: Professional Learning for Panama-Buena Vista Union School District

Jul 30, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019