Grant-funded Projects

Leadership in Practice: A K-12 Leadership Learning Series

The Center for Professional Development and Education Reform at the Warner School of Education is pleased to offer a series of short, monthly, virtual professional learning sessions designed for building and district leaders. Sessions are open to current and aspiring leaders. There is no cost, but registration is required. Click to learn more about session topics in the series, dates/times, and access registration links.

URochester and RIT lead national research effort to improve STEM student success

The University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education & Human Development is leading a new national research collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) Golisano College of Computing and Information…

Teacher Leaders Reimagining STEM Through Play

The Northeast Noyce Professional Learning Network was pleased to host this event for Noyce Master Teaching Fellows (MTFs) and MTF Alumni. Participants explored how play can foster creativity, curiosity, innovation, and leadership while strengthening connections across the Noyce community. We are grateful to all who attended, facilitated sessions, and shared their experiences. The relationships, ideas, and inspiration generated during these three days will continue to strengthen STEM teacher leadership across the Northeast Noyce community.

Regional Mathematics Leadership Cadre: Implementing High-quality Mathematics Instruction Through Effective Teaching Practices

Audience: K-12 teachers of mathematics, math coaches and leaders, and administrators in the St. Lawrence-Lewis Region

Wednesdays: 10/7, 11/18, 3/31, 5/26
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SLL BOCES ESC, 40 W Main St, Canton, NY 13617
Registration is now open

Regional Science Leadership Cadre: Fostering Students’ Science & Engineering Identity

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Teacher Leaders, Coaches & Administrators

Thursdays: 10/15, 12/3, 2/4, 4/1
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monroe One BOCES, 15 Linden Park, Rochester, NY 14625
Registration is now open

Facilitating Meaningful Discourse in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom

Audience: Grades 6-12 Teachers of Mathematics, Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Math Teacher Leaders, Math Coaches

Thursday, October 22, 2026
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Conference Center at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, 131 Drumlin Court, Newark NY 14513
Registration is now open

Digging Deeper into Fractions Grades 3-6

Audience: Grades 3-6 Teachers of Mathematics, Special Education teachers, Interventionists, Math Teacher Leaders, Math Coaches

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Conference Center at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, 131 Drumlin Court, Newark NY 14513
Registration is now open

Regional Humanities Leadership Cadre: Writing as a Democratic Activity and Necessity

Helping youth author their civic lives and futures

Audience: Grades 6-12 Humanities, Social Studies, and ELA teachers, Teacher Leaders, Coaches, and Administrators

Wednesdays: 10/28, 1/7, 3/11, 4/29
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Conference Center at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, 131 Drumlin Court, Newark NY 14513
Registration is now open

Regional Mathematics Leadership Cadre: Increasing Access and Participation in Mathematics Through the Use of Representations

Audience: K-12 teachers of mathematics, math coaches and leaders, and administrators in the Wayne-Finger Lakes, Monroe, and Genesee Valley regions.

Wednesdays: 11/4, 1/13, 3/17, 5/19
8:00 am - 2:30 pm
The Conference Center at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, 131 Drumlin Court, Newark NY 14513
Registration is now open

A Functions-Based Approach to Algebra in a Thinking Classroom

Audience: Grades 8-12 Teachers of Mathematics, Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Math Teacher Leaders, Math Coaches

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 & Tuesday, February 9, 2027
8:00 am - 2:30 pm
The Conference Center at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, 131 Drumlin Court, Newark NY 14513
Registration is now open

Digging Deeper into Decimals Grades 4-6

Audience: Grades 4-6 Teachers of Mathematics, Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Math Teacher Leaders, Math Coaches.

Wednesday, January 27, 2027
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Conference Center at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, 131 Drumlin Court, Newark NY 14513
Registration is now open

Aligning Mathematics Preparation with Next-Generation Precision Manufacturing: A Curriculum Map and Competency Framework

June 2026

Conference: 2026 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Presenters:

Dr. Rui Liu, Rochester Institute of Technology
Dean J. Laury, Monroe Community College
Cathy Cerosaletti, University of Rochester
Angela Messenger, University of Rochester

Advancing Resilience: A National Collaborative Research Hub Fostering Resiliency for Academically Talented, Low-income Students in Computing and Engineering Majors

NSF Award #2547111

2026-2031

Principal Investigator:

Kimberly Fluet

Co-Principal Investigators:

Sharon Mason, Rochester Institute of Technology
Michael Occino, University of Rochester
Nahoko Kawakyu O’Connor, University of Rochester

Celebrating the Success of the Northeast Noyce Regional Conference

The Center for Professional Development and Education Reform organized the highly successful Northeast Noyce Regional Conference held in Philadelphia. This remarkable event brought together over 270 members of the Noyce Network to…

STEM Education Research and Practice Briefs

March 2026 Conference: 2026 Northeast Noyce Regional Conference Chair: Michael Daley Presenters: Cathleen Cerosaletti, University of Rochester, Simao Luis, University of Rochester Lauren Madden, The College of New Jersey Kimberly…

PI and Leadership Staff Collaborative Conversations: Wrestling with Dilemmas Together

March 2026

Presented at the 2026 Northeast Noyce Regional Conference

Facilitators:

Michael Daley, University of Rochester
Cynthia Callard, University of Rochester

Fostering Computer Science Theory Literacy: What makes a good conceptual model?

February 2026

Conference: The 57th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education

Presenters:

Kimberly Fluet, University of Rochester
Christopher Homan, Rochester Institute of Technology

Facilitating debriefing conversations within one-on-one coaching cycles: Productive practices for mathematics specialists

June 2026

Journal: Teaching and Teacher Education

Authors:

Ryan Gillespie, University of Idaho
Adam Hanan, University of Idaho
Jennifer Kruger, University of Rochester
Julie Amador, University of Idaho

Coaches’ perceptions of the impact of video clubs on professional practice

April 2026

Journal: Teaching and Teacher Education

Authors:

Jennifer Kruger, University of Rochester
Julie Amador, University of Idaho
Kenley Ritter, University of Idaho
Cynthia Callard, University of Rochester

STEM Students’ Growth Mindset Internalization: Conceptual Awareness, Personalization, and Integration into Self Date

February 2026

Conference: The 57th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education

Authors:

Yadi Zhang, University of Rochester
Kimberly Fluet, University of Rochester
Sharon Mason, Rochester Institute of Technology

Conceptual Models for Teaching and Learning Computer Science Theory

February 2026

Conference: 57th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education

Authors:

Kimberly Fluet, University of Rochester
Lane A. Hemaspaandra, University of Rochester
Christopher Homan, Rochester Institute of Technology

The Metacognitive Analysis Project: Optimizing Performance in High Stakes Evaluations Using a Biopsychosocial Lens

2026 Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Catalyst Award for Transformation in Graduate Medical Education

2026-2027

Co-Principal Investigators:

Anika Simone Johnson, University of Rochester
Brett Robbins, University of Rochester

Co-Investigator:

Kimberly Fluet, University of Rochester
Seif Nasir, University of Rochester

Preparing STEM Teacher Leaders for Rapidly Expanding Microelectronics Ecosystems in Idaho and New York

NSF Award# 2448271

2025-2030

Principal Investigator:

Michael Daley

Co-Principal Investigators:

Mitchell Anthamatten, University of Rochester
Cynthia Callard, University of Rochester
Jennifer Kruger, University or Rochester

Northeast Noyce Professional Learning Network

NSF Award# 2320386

2023-2026

Principal Investigator:

Michael Daley

Co-Principal Investigators:

Lisa Gonsalves, University of Massachusetts Boston
Tetyana Berezovski, Saint Joseph’s University
Cynthia Callard, University of Rochester

Cynthia Callard

Professor & Associate Dean of Graduate Studies ccallard@warner.rochester.edu

More or Less: Behind the Stats Is Public Speaking Really Our Biggest Fear

In honor of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, we are recommending the More or Less: Behind the Stats Podcast for the month of April. In this Podcast, Tim Hartford and…

MATH TEACHER LOUNGE PODCAST SEASON 5 – EPISODE 1: INVESTIGATING MATH ANXIETY IN THE CLASSROOM

In this episode, Dan Meyer and Bethany Lockhart Johnson launch the season’s theme of talking about math anxiety, including what it is, what causes it, and what we can do…

MARILYN BURNS MATH PODCASTS CONVERSATION 9: WHY PLAY GAMES IN MATH CLASS?

In this episode of Welcome to Math Class, Marilyn Burns talks with host, Patty Clark, about the importance of playing games in math class.  They discuss how to structure game…

MAKING MATH MOMENTS THAT MATTER PODCAST EPISODE 261 – WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS IN A MATH CLASSROOM? A MATH MENTORING MOMENT

This episode is part of a sub series in the Making Math Moments that Matter Podcast series called, “A Math Mentoring Moment.” In this episode, an 8th grade teacher reflects on two…

MATH THERAPY PODCAST SEASON 6 – EPISODE 1: THE DIFFERENT BETWEEN EQUITY AND EQUALITY WITH DR. PAMELA SEDA

In this episode, Vanessa chats with Dr. Pamela Seda, an expert in all things education and inspiration! They dive deep into hot topics like how teachers can build trust in…

Cynthia Carson

Assistant Professor (Clinical) ccarson@warner.rochester.edu

Kimberly Fluet

Assistant Professor (Clinical) kfluet@warner.rochester.edu

Jennifer Kruger

Director of K-12 Professional Learning ✉ jkruger@warner.rochester.edu

Otrio

Otrio will challenge your critical thinking, strategy, and memory. This game takes the popular Tic-Tac- Toe and kicks it up a notch! Otrio requires you to get a trio of…

New York Times “Math Revealed” Series

The New York Times started publishing math lessons on Tuesdays (starting on September 16, 2025), based on Steven Strogatz’s NYT “Math, Revealed” series. Each installment of “Math, Revealed” starts with…

Mastermind

Mastermind is a great strategy game, and one of the world’s most popular games ever. It’s easy to learn and fast to play, and with more than 2,000 possible codes,…

Which One Doesn’t Belong?

Mathematics Routine Many in our math community have joined us in a Which One Doesn’t Belong? routine during a professional learning session over the years— and it still remains one…

Nahoko Kawakyu O’Connor

Associate Professor (Clinical) nahoko@warner.rochester.edu

New York Times Lesson Plans and Teaching Ideas

Check out this curated collection of classroom-ready resources that help teachers use New York Times articles, graphics, and real-world data to bring math to life. The collection has lessons and…

Maryanne Maves

Associate Director Mathematics Education Outreach mmaves@warner.rochester.edu

Clumsy Thief Jr.

Clumsy Thief Jr. offers a fun way for younger students to practice sums of ten. In this fun game, make sets of 10 by adding two cards featuring fruits and…

NCTM’s High School Mathematics Reimagined, Revitalized and Relevant

Last fall, NCTM publishedHigh School Mathematics Reimagined Revitalized and Relevant. In the description for this new book, the publishers acknowledge that “progress has been uneven, and many students still lack…

Math is Figure-Out-Able Podcast Episode 240: Real Math, Fake Math?

“Math may be figure-out-able, but communication can be tricky! In this episode, Pam Harris and Kim Montague discuss things to consider in order to be clear in the message we…

A MATH LEARNING CENTER PODCAST SEASON 1 – EPISODE 10: BUILDING ASSET-BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Take a moment to think about the students in your most recent class. What assets do each of them bring to your classroom, and how might those assets provide a…

Learning to Facilitate Content-Focused Coaching Cycles: A Comprehensive Framework to Support Coaches’ Professional Growth

August 2025

Journal: NCSM Journal of Mathematics Educational Leadership

Authors:

Ryan Gillespie, University of Idaho
Jennifer Kruger, University of Rochester
Cynthia Callard, University of Rochester
Kenley Ritter, University of Idaho

Contributions of Famous Black Mathematicians

February is Black History Month – the time to celebrate achievements made by Black Americans. The Math and Movement Blog is highlighting several Black mathematicians who greatly advanced math and…

Pentago

Pentago is an abstract strategy game for two players with four 3×3 grids arranged into a larger 6×6 grid. This game resembles the well-known Connect 4 with a twist: After…

Math Therapy Podcast Season 6 – Episode 1: The different between equity and equality with Dr. Pamela Seda

In this episode, Vanessa chats with Dr. Pamela Seda, an expert in all things education and inspiration! They dive deep into hot topics like how teachers can build trust in…

Angela Messenger

Associate Director Mathematics Education Outreach amessenger@warner.rochester.edu

Kelly Pearson

Associate Director of Science Education Outreach kpearson@warner.rochester.edu

Melissa Staloff

Associate Director Mathematics Education Outreach mstaloff@warner.rochester.edu

Navigating learning and instrumental obligations to resolve divergent perspectives in coaching conversations

February 2026

Journal: Discover Education

Authors:

Jeffrey Choppin, University of Rochester
Julie Amador, University of Idaho
Cynthia D. Carson, University of Rochester
Ryan Gillespie, University of Rochester

Genie Foster

Associate Director Mathematics Education Outreach gfoster@warner.rochester.edu

Irene Narotsky

Business Manager inarotsky@warner.rochester.edu

Creating a Model for Sustainable Ambitious Mathematics Programs in High-Need Settings: a Researcher-Practitioner Collaboration

National Science Foundation Discovery Research K-12 Sponsor: University of Rochester Center Area: Mathematics Outreach  

Cathy Cerosaletti

Director of RisE ✉ ccerosaletti@warner.rochester.edu

Recent Publication for New Test Post

About the Center for Professional Development and Education Reform The Center for Professional Development and Education Reform (CPDER) at the University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education partners with schools,…

Test Post for Science

Test Post for Professional Learning

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Collaborative Research: Exploring the Landscape of Rural Mathematics Education

NSF Award #2246988

2023-2027

Principal Investigator:

Jeffrey Choppin

Center Contributors:

Cynthia Carson, Jennifer Kruger, Genie Foster, Maryanne Maves, Angela Messenger, Melissa Staloff

Carson Presents at the 2025 HyFlex Collaborative Conference

Kristen Love and Cynthia Carson presented “Pedagogy of Care as a Framework for HyFlex Teaching and Learning” at the 2025 HyFlex Collaborative Conference.

Daley receives University Research Award

Mike Daley, the Executive Director of the Center for Professional Development and Education Reform at the Warner School of Education, is a recipient of this year’s University Research Awards for the project “Level Up Your Toolkit: Introducing Machine Learning into Secondary School Education."

Carson Co-authors Article

Jeff Choppin and Cynthia Carson coauthored the article “Characteristics of Mathematics Coaches’ Suggestions to Teachers” in Mathematical Thinking and Learning.

Daley Co-authors Conference Paper

Michael Daley is co-author of a paper accepted to the 26th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence. The paper, ‘Empower K-12 Teachers to Create ML-Supported Scientific Inquiries’, is a collaboration with Xioafei Zhou, Zhen Bai, and others in the Department of Computer Science at the UR.

Cerosaletti and Daley present at NSTA Conference

Cathy Cerosaletti and Michael Daley presented early findings from their STEM Education Research Framework project and conducted a roundtable titled 'Community-Informed Science Education Research' at the National Science Teachers Association Conference in Philadelphia.

Cerosaletti and Daley Co-author a Collaborative Paper

Cathy Cerosaletti and Michael Daley are co-authors on a collaborative paper with researchers from across the country on science and mathematics teacher retention and the Noyce Master Teaching Fellowship program.

Michael Occhino

Director of Broader Impacts ✉ mocchino@warner.rochester.edu

Michael Daley

Executive Director of the Center and Associate Professor (Clinical)