RUSMP's Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers
RUSMP has been providing high-quality professional development programs for teachers since 1987.
Fall 2026
2026 Rice University Mathematics Educator Summit
(The 80th Networking Conference)
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Mathematics for Life in a Changing World (PDF)
Keynote by Dr. Claudia Aguirre, President and CEO of BakerRipley
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Dr. Claudia Aguirre has dedicated nearly 30 years to advancing education, public service, and community development. A former teacher, charter school founder, and school district superintendent, she now serves as President and CEO of BakerRipley, one of the nation’s largest community development nonprofits. BakerRipley serves more than half a million people every year, addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing families in education, workforce development, immigration, and economic mobility. Dr. Aguirre is also Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Board of Directors, bringing the voices and experiences of working families to one of the nation’s most important economic institutions. Dr. Aguirre’s career reflects a lifelong commitment to education, opportunity, and strengthening working families. |
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RUSMP 2.0 - Honoring 38 years. Responding to today. Reimagining mathematics learning for tomorrow.
Honoring nearly 40 years of impact, RUSMP is inspiring the next era of math education. This year’s summit, including keynote and breakout sessions, features themes in support of this vision:
- Mathematics Excellence for Every Learner — Practical strategies for immediate use, access, and belonging
- Curriculum into Practice — High-Quality Instructional Materials, Bluebonnet Learning, and teacher decision-making
- Mathematics in the Age of AI — Advancing human reasoning while embracing emerging technologies
- Mathematics Beyond the Classroom — workforce, financial literacy, data, modeling, and real-world problems
- Emergent Multilingual Learners — Strengthening the language of mathematics for multilingual learners
- Leadership Pathways — Mathematics leadership across PreK-12, teachers leading the change, networking, and mentoring
| FEE | Early registration: Aug. 3-Sept. 21 — $80 Regular registration: Sept. 22-Oct. 15 — $95 Late/on-site registration: Oct. 16-24 — $125 |
| LOCATION | Anderson-Clarke Center, Rice Campus |
| CPE | Six CPE hours |
| NOTE | A limited number of conference registration scholarships are available for educators who need financial assistance. Apply here Breakfast and lunch will be provided Free parking |
Program Agenda:
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8:00–9:00a.m. |
Sign in in and Networking Breakfast |
Commons |
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9:00–9:05a.m.
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Welcome |
Hudspeth Auditorium |
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9:05–10:00a.m. |
Keynote Address Dr. Claudia Aguirre President and CEO BakerRipley |
Hudspeth Auditorium |
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10:00–10:15a.m. |
Break: Networking and transition to breakout sessions |
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10:15–11:15a.m. |
Sessions I (See below for concurrent sessions) |
Rooms 109–113 |
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11:15–11:30 a.m. |
Break: Networking and transition to lunch |
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11:30a.m.– 12:15p.m. |
Lunch and Networking |
Commons |
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12:15–12:30p.m. |
Break: Networking and transition to breakout sessions |
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12:30–1:30p.m. |
Sessions II (See below for concurrent sessions) |
Rooms 109, 110, and 113 |
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1:30–1:45p.m. |
Sign out: Exit ticket (questionnaire) and Certificates |
Check in desk |
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Presentation |
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Breakout Sessions – I (10:15 – 11:15 a.m.) |
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109 |
Personalizing Math Mastery Access for Diverse Learners and Diagnostic Precision Smita Shrivastava, KoolSchool |
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110 |
Think, Talk, Solve: Unlocking Math for Multilingual Learners Through Language Routines and Problem-Based Design Oscar Perales, Amplify |
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112 |
Stories That Count: Cultivating Math Identities Through Culturally Relevant Books Dr. Carrie Cutler, University of Houston |
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113 |
Let’s Talk Math: Helping Multilingual Learners Show What They Know Viana Elliyoun, Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions |
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Breakout Sessions – II (12:30 – 1:30 p.m.) |
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109 |
Multisensory Math for Elementary Grades Amy Williams, Annunciation Orthodox School |
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110 |
When Calling Parents Isn’t Your Calling: Math Edition Crystal Frommert, French American School of New York |
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113 |
Introduction to National Board Certification Fernanda Razo, Texas National Board Coalition for Teaching |
Developing Number Sense for K-2 Teachers
Four 2-hour meetings: Thursdays 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, and Nov. 12.
Teachers will strengthen their Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (MKT) in number sense. Teachers will receive 8 CPE hours. On Rice Campus (parking validations provided).
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| FEE | Early registration: Aug. 17-Sept. 20 — $450 Regular registration: Sept. 21-Oct. 11 — $500 Late registration: Oct. 12-16 — $550 |
| LOCATION | Anderson-Clarke Center, Rice Campus |
| CPE | Eight CPE hours |
| NOTE | Parking validations will be provided |
K-2 teachers who are seeking to strengthen their understanding of number sense and algebraic reasoning. The primary focus of the course is exploring algebraic thinking with an emphasis on mathematical processes and utilizing student centered activities that promote success. Concepts are aligned to state and national standards:
- Numbers, Operations, and Quantitative
- Reasoning Whole number concepts and computations
- Numeration Place value Coin values and relationships
- Patterns, Relationships, and Algebraic Reasoning
- Vertical alignment activities to emphasize preparation for the next stage of learning
Geometric Reasoning for MS Teachers (VIRTUAL)
Four 2-hour meetings: Tuesdays 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, and Nov. 10.
Teachers will strengthen their Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (MKT) in geometry. Teachers will receive 8 CPE hours.
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| FEE | Early registration: Aug. 17-Sept. 20 — $400 Regular registration: Sept. 21-Oct. 11 — $450 |
| LOCATION | VIRTUAL |
| CPE | Eight CPE hours |
Middle school mathematics teachers who are seeking a strong foundation in geometry for Grades 6-8. The course provides strategies for developing students’ geometric reasoning using van Hiele model and emphasizes the use of geometry to describe, model, or solve problems. Concepts are aligned with the TEKS:
- Lines and angles Perimeter, area, and volume
- Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem
- Critical attributes of similarity and congruence
- Geometric reflections, translations, and transformations
- Vertical alignment activities to emphasize preparation for the next stage of learning
SPRING 2027
- Developing Algebraic Reasoning for Grades 3-5 Teachers — Teachers will strengthen their Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (MKT) in algebraic reasoning. Teachers will receive 8 CPE hours. Dates: TBD
- Geometric Explorations for MS Teachers — Teachers will strengthen their Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (MKT) in geometry. Teachers will receive 8 CPE hours. Dates: TBD
- Math Circle for Teachers — Teachers will engage in practical math activities to implement in their classroom. Teachers will receive up to 3 CPE hours. Date: TBD
- Math Circle for Students — Middle school students will engage in interesting math problems that they don’t see in schools. Date: TBD
For more information about RUSMP programs contact Dr. Adem Ekmekci at ae16@rice.edu or 713-348-4331.
Photos for all our programs may be found here.