Unlock deeper content knowledge and earn valuable credentials with the Center for Mathematics & Science Education (CMSE).
The CMSE Middle Math Institutes are designed to empower educators in grades 6–8 to dissect, understand, and connect the mathematics they teach every day. Through engaging, content-rich experiences, participants will build a strong conceptual foundation across all middle-grade math domains while learning how to connect new concepts to students’ prior knowledge.
Educators will explore effective, research-based strategies to actively engage students and strengthen mathematical thinking in the classroom.
Why Participate?
- Earn a total of 9.6 CEUs.
- Gain deep, conceptual understanding of middle grades mathematics
- Strengthen instructional practices and student engagement
- Complete all four institutes to apply for a Supplemental Endorsement in Middle-Level Mathematics (Code 901)
The Program Includes Four Institutes:
- Number System, Ratios & Proportions – Build coherence from computation to real-world application
- Date: June 8-11, 2026
- Expressions, Equations & Functions – Bridge concrete understanding to abstract thinking
- Date: June 15-18, 2026
- Geometry – Apply measurement and explore essential geometric concepts
- Date: June 22-25, 2026
- Statistics & Probability – Develop statistical reasoning and data literacy
- Date: June 29 – July 2, 2026
See Middle Math Institutes flyer for details.
For more information, please visit our website or olemiss.edu/cmse/professional-learning/middle-math-institutes/.