“Hands down the best mathematics professional development experience I ever had.”                                                                             – Past Participant

Mount Holyoke College offers a variety of summer math institutes for teachers, coaches, and others interested in the learning and teaching of mathematics. Check out our offerings below:

Developing Mathematical Ideas (DMI) Institutes

Great math teachers possess a combination of a deep conceptual understanding of the mathematics they teach, a strong awareness of how students learn, and knowledge of a wide array of effective teaching practices to support students. Our DMI institutes are designed to strengthen teachers in all three of these areas.  

Participants will engage in rich mathematical experiences, analyze student thinking through, and explore powerful instructional moves in these highly interactive and transformative institutes. Teachers will leave with more expertise to facilitate student-centered mathematical experiences in their classrooms.

Choose among the following DMI modules we’re offering this summer:

July 8 – 12

Building a System of Tens:

Calculating with Whole Numbers and Decimals K-8

July 15 – 19

Making Meaning for Operations

(in the Domains of Whole Numbers and Fractions K-8)

July 22 – 26

Reasoning Algebraically about Operations

(in the Domains of Whole Numbers and Integers K-8)

Professional Development for Coaching Mathematics

July 15 – 19

This institute is a must for any math coach, math specialist, or teacher leader looking to develop their craft in supporting adult learners through a math coaching model. Whether you’re new to math coaching or have been doing it for years, this weeklong professional learning experience is for you. Join us on campus or online to experience some of the best professional learning for leaders in mathematics education. Click here to learn more. 

Developing Mathematical Ideas Facilitator Training

July 22 – 26

The Developing Mathematical Ideas courses are some of the best professional learning for teachers and they were developed right here at Mount Holyoke College. Come learn how to facilitate a DMI course so you can support teachers in your schools and district.

This year we are honored to have Deborah Schifter, one of the authors of the DMI series, running our facilitator training. Deborah’s work has influenced so many great leaders in mathematics education. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity.