The Center for Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Mississippi is offering a two-day Algebra professional development institute for Grades 6-Algebra I teachers. During this institute, teachers will explore strategies and tools for introducing students to algebraic reasoning, including conceptual development of integer operations, solving equations, and connecting algebra to prior mathematics learning. Participants will also explore common misconceptions that students have related to graphing, slope, and functions.
Dates: Jan. 12-13, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, with one-hour lunch break
Location: Oxford, MS, The University of Mississippi Jackson Avenue Center
Audience: Grades 6-Algebra I Teachers
Credits Available: 1.2 CEUs. 10 SEMIs, or 1 OSL
Registration Fee: $300 per person
Registration Link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dd513e3f33a142b1b676299efec115ab
Registration Deadline: Jan. 4, 2026
Contact: Dr. Bethany LaValley, (662)915-6621, cmsepd@go.olemiss.edu