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 Ventura County Office of Education: CRLP CLU CALL (Content Area Language and Literacy)

Sep 17, 2019 - Nov 26, 2019

Innovation for World Languages Planning and Instruction: Introducing the 2019 World Languages Standards for California

Sep 14, 2019 - May 2, 2020

SJAWP: 09/08/19 Book Club: The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse by Louise Erdrich - Leadership Development

Sep 8, 2019

RIMS California Arts Project: New California Arts Standards in the Visual and Performing Arts Classroom for Music Educators for Menifee Union School District

Sep 3, 2019

SD Area: Innovations Academy Charter (K-8)-SDUSD: Professional Development 2019-2020

Aug 16, 2019 - May 31, 2020

COACHELLA Grade 7 2019-2020 PD

Aug 8, 2019 - Jun 11, 2020

RIMS CAP: Developing Artistic Literacy Theatre 1 for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District

Jul 29, 2019 - Oct 9, 2019

Teacher Research Group: Civic Engagment and Equity Year 2

Jul 11, 2019 - May 31, 2020

The Science Classroom Environment: How to Enhance Student Learning

Jun 25, 2019 - Nov 2, 2019