New York City Math Mentorship Program

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

To qualify, you must use at least one of the following: Illustrative Mathematics® in grades 3-8, Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2 (including 6-8 Math Accelerated and IM v.360) or Eureka Math²® in grades 3-8 or Algebra 1.

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 and 45 CTLE credits*!

*Stipends are delivered digitally from Modern Classrooms Project on a quarterly basis after completion of program milestones. CTLE credits will be processed at the conclusion of the program.

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.

Receive up to $1,000 in stipends and 45 CTLE credits for completing program milestones*!

*Stipends are delivered digitally from Modern Classrooms Project on a quarterly basis. CTLE credits will be processed at the conclusion of the program.

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.

Still have questions? Watch the Program Overview.

2025-26 New York City Math Mentorship Program Participant

“It's a great opportunity to open up our minds to a different approach/perspective to teaching to align more with giving each student what they need as opposed to the "one size fits all (most)" model of the past.”

Apply for the Math Mentorship Program

Applications are open now for the next school year!

To qualify, you must use at least one of the following:

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

  • Eureka Math²® in grades 3-8 or Algebra 1.

A regional training will be held in-person during the summer (date and location TBA).

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.