California Mathematics Project at Cal Poly Pomona (CMP@CPP)

The California Mathematics Project at Cal Poly Pomona is one of nearly 20 regional sites of the California Math Project, itself a subset of the California Subject Matter Projects. As described in the California Mathematics Project Mission Statement, “The California Mathematics Project (CMP) is a K-16 network dedicated to providing students a rich, rigorous, and coherent mathematics curriculum taught by competent and confident mathematics teachers who foster ALL students’ proficiency in mathematics—achieving equity in quality. CMP enhances teachers’ mathematical content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge that is aligned to the California Mathematics Standards and Framework. ALL teachers and students become competent mathematical thinkers as they investigate, conjecture, and justify.”

Our site focuses on providing professional development opportunities to K-12 mathematics teachers in our geographic region, including Pomona, Ontario-Montclair, Chino, Upland… all the way to Palm Springs! Our monthly workshops focus on ways to use mathematics to make sense of concepts highlighted in the 2023 Mathematics Framework, such as big ideas, data science, and connections across grade bands.

Activities

The California Math Project at Cal Poly Pomona (CMP@CPP) is offering a paid professional learning opportunity for educators interested in becoming CPP Math Leaders in Fall 2026.

 What does the program involve?

Cal Poly Pomona is hosting four on-campus “Math and Munch” meetings, with dinner and parking provided.

During each session:

• Mathematics faculty and other local experts will facilitate engaging opportunities for mathematical exploration and sense-making.
• Topics will focus on using mathematics to deepen understanding of concepts highlighted in the 2023 California Mathematics Framework.
• Participants will collaborate with fellow educators to incorporate the strategies explored into their own curricula and classrooms.

Meetings will be held from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on the following dates:

• August 26, 2026
• September 30, 2026
• October 28, 2026
• December 2, 2026

Compensation

Participants will receive $100 for each meeting attended, for a total of up to $400 per semester. All spaces for Fall 2026 have been filled. 

The program will continue in Spring 2027, with further details to be announced.

Contact

For more information, questions, or to be added to our regular listserve, please contact Dr. Paul Beardsley, (pmbeardsley@cpp.edu).

Personnel:

Site director: Dr. Paul Beardsley, CEMaST Director

Co-director: Dr. Randall Swift, Chair of Department of Mathematics,

Consultant: Dr. Cristina Runnalls, Professor Mathematics Education

Administrative Coordinator: Mr. Jacob Vigil