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Fullerton Math Project

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Teacher group photo from CMPF 2025.Providing a stimulating and supportive professional home for TK-12 mathematics educators in Orange County and beyond. We foster teacher leadership, mathematical content knowledge growth and deepening, and equitable mathematics instruction.

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Mission

The Fullerton Math Project (FMP) (formerly the California Math Project at CSU Fullerton) bridges the gap between mathematical theory and classroom practice. Through collaborative professional development and regional partnerships, we cultivate a community of expert educators dedicated to advancing mathematics achievement across Orange County.

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Math in the Arboretum

Monday June 22 - Thursday June 25, 2026

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Events

Check back soon to apply for our Summer 2026 professional development!

Upcoming

2026 Fullerton Math Project Summer Professional Development

Dates: Monday June 22, 2026 through Friday June 26, 2026

Description:

The Fullerton Math Project invites TK-12 educators to step outside the classroom and into the Fullerton Arboretum for a unique, hands-on professional learning experience. https://tinyurl.com/FullertonMathProject

THE EXPERIENCE

Bridge the gap between Mathematics, Science, and Data Science through field-based investigation Monday June 22 - Thursday June 25.

  • Mornings: Collect real-world data in the beauty of the Fullerton Arboretum.
  • Afternoons: Collaborative planning at CSUF to infuse the 2023 CA Math Framework (Chapter 5: Data Science) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) into your specific curriculum.
  • Collaborate: Connect and inspire the next generation of teachers by collaborating with CSUF preservice educators.

STIPEND & CREDITS

Choose the reward that fits your professional goals:

  • $600 Stipend (upon completion of summer & 2 follow-up days)
  • OR 4 Optional Semester Units (available at a reduced rate)

THE COMMITMENT

  • Summer Intensive: June 22 – 25, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Academic Year: Two Saturday morning follow-ups: Saturday Oct 23, 2026 and Saturday January 23, 2026
  • Location: Arboretum & Botanical Gardens | CSU Fullerton

Note for Participants: Mornings in the summer workshop will be spent outdoors (8:30-10a) at the Arboretum. Teachers should bring water and wear sun protection and comfortable walking shoes each day. Also, please make sure you have access to your math and science curriculum (digital access preferably) for your upcoming school year.

READY TO APPLY?

Space is limited! Priority will be given to applications received by May 15, 2026.

Direct Link to Application: [ Link to 2026 CMPF Online Application ]

Bring your hat, your sunscreen, and your curriculum—let's do math with understanding and joy!

Questions? Contact Dr. Bridget Druken (CSUF) ( bdruken@fullerton.edu ) or Naseem Mandalia (AESD) ( nmandalia@aesd.org ) | Fullerton Math Project (formerly California Mathematics Project at CSUF)



Past

  • June 2025: California Math Project at CSU Fullerton Summer Professional Development, Monday June 23, 2025 through Friday June 27, 2025
  • June 2025: California Math Project at CSU Fullerton Summer Professional Development, Monday June 23 through Friday June 27
  • July 2024: California Math Project at CSU Fullerton Summer Professional Development, Monday July 8 through Friday July 12
  • June 2023: California Math Project at CSU Fullerton Summer Professional Development, Monday June 12 through Friday June 16
  • June 2022: California Math Project at CSU Fullerton Summer Professional Development (virtual), Monday June 13 through Friday June 17
  • June 2021: California Math Project at CSU Fullerton Summer Professional Development (virtual), Monday June 21 through Friday June 25
  • June 2020: California Math Project at CSU Fullerton Summer Professional Development (virtual), Monday June 15 through Friday June 19
  • June 2019: California Math Project at CSU Fullerton Summer Professional Development, Monday June 17 through Friday June 21
  • June 2018: California Math Project at CSU Fullerton Summer Professional Development, Monday June 18 through Friday June 22
  • June 2017: California Math Project at CSU Fullerton Summer Professional Development, Monday June 19 through Friday June 23
  • June 2016: California Math Project at CSU Fullerton Summer Professional Development, Monday June 27 through Friday July 1
  • June 2015: California Math Project at CSU Fullerton Summer Professional Development, Friday June 26 through Thursday July 2
  • June 2014: California Math Project at CSU Fullerton Summer Professional Development, Monday June 23 through Friday June 27
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California Mathematics ProjectCA map of school regions - CCSESA Arts Initiative

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.

Read more about the state-wide California Mathematics Project.

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Contact

David Pagni, Naseem Mandalia, and Bridget Druken pose for leaderhip photo for Fullerton Math Project
Dr. Bridget Druken, Principal Investigator

Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics

657-278-2547

bdruken@fullerton.edu

 

Dr. David Pagni, Co-Director

Professor, Department of Mathematics

657-278-2671

dpagni@fullerton.edu 

 

Naseem Mandalia, Co-Director

Curriculum Specialist (Mathematics & GATE), Anaheim Elementary School District

nmandalia@aesd.org 

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Funding Acknowledgement for Fullerton Math Project

This work was partially or wholly funded by a subaward from The Regents of the University of California, Office of the President. The funds supporting this subaward originated from the federal U.S. Department of Education, Every Student Succeeds Act Supporting Effective Instruction State Grant (formerly Improving Teacher Quality State Grants) via a formula grant to the California Department of Education. The opinions, findings, and conclusions herein are those of the author and not necessarily represent those of the federal government, the California Department of Education, nor The Regents of the University of California, Office of the President.

Read more about the California Mathematics Project here.

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