Chicago Math Mentorship Program

Build a classroom that uses your math curriculum and the Modern Classrooms instructional model to meet every student’s needs.

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For educators using:

  • Illustrative Math in grades 3-8, Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2

  • Eureka Math² in grades 3-8 or Algebra 1

  • Skyline Math in grades 6-8

In-person Launch Training with the Modern Classrooms team tentatively scheduled for late July (exact dates TBA)

A Pathway to Improve Math Achievement

Modern Classrooms Project offers ready-to-use resources and ongoing mentorship to increase differentiation and lay the foundation to improve student math outcomes.

Participants Will Get:

Resources

Ready-to-use slides, videos, assessments, and more!

Connection

A network of innovative math educators.

Growth

Year-long support from an expert math mentor.

Participants can also receive up to $1,000 in stipends, 3 LPCs, and 45 ISBE PD hours*!

*Stipends are delivered digitally from Modern Classrooms Project on a quarterly basis after completing program milestones. LPCs and ISBE PD hours are processed via the CTUF Quest Center, our program sponsor, after completion of the program and includes a $25 processing fee.

Math Mentorship Program at a Glance

Step One: Launch Training

Dive deep into the Modern Classrooms Project model and the full suite of math resources during a comprehensive launch training that includes hands-on practice, time for planning, peer collaboration, and a playbook to successfully kick off your classroom implementation.

Step Two: Implement the Resources

Transform your approach to teaching with ready-made resources that enhance student engagement, motivation, and collaboration. Differentiate instruction so that students build authentic understanding and deep content mastery.

Step Three: School Year Support

Receive ongoing personalized support and practical strategies from an expert math mentor. Participate in regular coaching calls, webinars, and classroom visits to refine your instructional practices and address student needs.

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Receive up to $1,000 in stipends, 3 LPCs, and 45 ISBE PD hours for completing program milestones*!

*Stipends are delivered digitally from Modern Classrooms Project on a quarterly basis. LPCs and ISBE PD hours are processed via the CTUF Quest Center, our program sponsor, after completion of the program and includes a $25 processing fee.

Dive Deeper into Math Mentorship

  • The Modern Classrooms Project is a teacher-created nonprofit that empowers educators to build classrooms that respond to every student’s needs. This instructional model has helped over 20,000 educators create classrooms where every student is appropriately challenged and supported - and where teaching feels more sustainable and enjoyable, too.

  • This professional development program provides educators with resources, training, and ongoing support to successfully combine curriculum implementation with the Modern Classrooms instructional model.

    • Resources: Receive access to a full course of ready-to-use, HQIM-aligned materials that encourage students to master content at their own pace.

    • Launch Training: Learn more about the Modern Classrooms approach and how to leverage the provided curricular resources to begin planning for classroom implementation.

    • Ongoing Support: Engage in regular support opportunities throughout the school year, including one-on-one coaching calls, virtual educator workshops, and classroom visits.

    To see a detailed overview of the program, watch the Program Overview.

  • Each lesson from the curriculum comes with a suite of aligned resources. This includes slide decks to use and share with students, guided notes that can support student learning, checklists to keep students on task, videos for instructional delivery, and multiple mastery check versions to help educators better understand student learning.

    To see examples of the resources, watch the Program Overview.

  • All Math Mentorship Program participants are expected to use the resources provided and to participate in the training and ongoing support supports that are available. In addition, participants are asked to complete occasional surveys to provide feedback on implementation, curricular materials, and the program experience. 

  • Please see below or go to the top of this page to view the eligibility requirements for this program.

Program Overview

Still have questions about the Math Mentorship Program? We’ve created a short information session that covers the basics of our instructional approach and the program.

“This training was the perfect connection to how I want to teach my students. Using this teaching style to support mastery learning will strongly align with my teaching goals this year. Students will also benefit by having multiple opportunities to practice skills, reflect on their progress, and take ownership of their learning.”

- 2025-26 Chicago Math Mentorship Program Participant

Apply for the Math Mentorship Program

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This program is for educators using:

  • Illustrative Math in grades 3-8, Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2 (including 6-8 Accelerated and IM v.360)

  • Eureka Math² in grades 3-8 or Algebra 1

  • Skyline Math in grades 6-8

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