Professional Development

The Center for Teaching and Learning Mathematics at the University of Northern Iowa offers graduate-level courses specifically designed for practicing mathematics educators. 

Making Sense of Mathematics and Teaching K-8 is a series of eight courses designed to deepen elementary and middle school mathematics teachers’ understanding of mathematical and pedagogical concepts and to support their implementation of research-based teaching strategies. Completion of all eight courses in the Making Sense of Mathematics and Teaching series can lead to an Iowa K-8 Math endorsement.

Making Sense of Mathematics and Teaching 9-12 is a series of four courses designed to deepen high school mathematics teachers’ understanding of mathematical and pedagogical concepts and to support their implementation of research-based teaching strategies. 

Teaching Mathematics to Struggling Learners is a series of four courses focused on assessment methods and research-based interventions. This series builds general and special education teachers’ mathematics content knowledge and pedagogical skills, and provides the tools needed to support struggling learners.