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

NCAP's Beat the Heat: Hot August Art Studio (Printmaking)

Aug 1, 2018 - Oct 6, 2018

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

Jul 30, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019

Mathematical Fusion

Jul 23, 2018 - Jul 27, 2018

Library of Congress, Teaching with Primary Sources: Using Sources to Teach Multiple Perspectives in the Elementary Classroom

Jul 23, 2018 - Mar 2, 2019

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

Jul 23, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019

SD Area: Writing, Revision & Mentor Text (K-8) Open Institute

Jul 10, 2018 - Jul 12, 2018

SD Area: Young Writers\' Camp 2018 Professional Development

May 19, 2018 - Jun 23, 2018

CGI Workshop Norwood Street Elementary

Sep 26, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018