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Research That Makes You a Better Teacher

The best ideas come from teachers. TRC is CPM's national community of teacher-researchers, collaborating, investigating, and publishing work that improves classrooms across the country.

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What is TRC

A Year of Research.A Career of Impact.

TRC is an 18-month program that pairs CPM teachers with a team of like-minded colleagues and a dedicated leadership mentor. Together you identify a problem of practice, investigate it in your classroom, and share your findings with the broader CPM community, at the annual Teacher Conference and beyond.

All travel and lodging are covered. You receive a financial stipend. And the colleagues you make tend to stick around long after the program ends.

18Month program commitment
100%Of travel and lodging covered
TRC members together at a CPM event
the TRC cohort

What You'll Do

One Program. Four Phases.

Every TRC member moves through four interconnected phases over the course of the program, each building toward work you're proud to share.

1

Phase 01

Investigate and Learn

  • Build a national network of CPM colleagues
  • Investigate problems of practice that matter to you in your classroom
  • Learn from and build on the research of prior TRC teams
2

Phase 02

Collaborate with Researchers

  • Work in small investigative teams of 2–4 with colleagues from across the nation
  • Work with TRC leadership members, including university professors and CPM’s research faculty
  • Attend monthly virtual collaboration meetings with your team
3

Phase 03

Write and Publish

  • Write a blog-style submission for CPM’s newsletter twice annually, with support provided
  • Collaboratively prepare an end-of-year report with your team
4

Phase 04

Share Your Findings

  • Present your research at CPM’s annual Teacher Conference
  • Share your work at regional and national research conferences

Expense Support

CPM Covers the Cost.You Do the Work.

Participation in TRC should never be limited by budget. CPM covers all costs associated with the program so you can focus entirely on your research.

TRC expense support
TRC Expense SupportTeacher Research Community
Financial StipendIncludedYou receive a financial stipend for your participation in the program.
Travel and LodgingCoveredAll travel and lodging is covered for the 4-day summer institute and the 3-day annual in-person conference.
Leadership MentorshipIncludedWork alongside up to 5 TRC leadership members, including university professors and CPM's research faculty.
Program costsCovered by CPM

In Their Own Words

What TRC Members Say

TRC has been the biggest game changer for me as a math educator. Being able to collaborate with educators and leaders from around the country has kept me motivated to stay in the classroom.

TRC Member

TRC helps us move off auto-pilot with our teaching. It re-energizes us to push ourselves to change.

TRC Member

I have continued to participate in TRC year after year because of the way we collaborate and learn from and with like-minded colleagues who want to do the hard work.

Returning TRC Member

I love the sense of community that I get from the teachers that I have worked with.

TRC Member

I appreciate being able to talk to others going through similar experiences and struggles so that I can continue growing.

TRC Member

I have enjoyed being challenged to think in a different light instead of getting caught up in my day-to-day routines.

TRC Member

Ready to Apply

Join the Next TRC Cohort

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If you're a CPM teacher who wants to grow your practice, connect with colleagues across the country, and contribute to the field of math education, TRC is for you. Download the flyer for full program details, or apply now to get started.

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