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

Deepening Literacy for Emerging Language Learners

Sep 7, 2019 - Sep 14, 2019

COACHELLA Grade 7 2019-2020 PD

Aug 8, 2019 - Jun 11, 2020

CHINO Grade 3 2019-2020 PD

Aug 7, 2019 - Jun 11, 2020

New California Arts Standards in the Visual and Performing Arts Classroom for Antelope Valley Union High School District

Aug 5, 2019

RIMS California Arts Project: Developing Artistic Literacy: Painting & Aesthetic Theories for Pomona Unified School District

Jun 4, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

RIMS California Arts Project: : Developing Artistic Literacy: Drawing, Color Theory & Beginning Art Criticism for Pomona Unified School District

Jun 4, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Fraction and Algebra Action

Jun 3, 2019 - Aug 2, 2019

Intercultural Ambassadors

Dec 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019

Roosevelt Middle School Partnership Program

Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019