MCTM Virtual Elementary Summer Academy 2026

Focus

The MCTM Virtual Elementary Summer Academy will focus on the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards, the pedagogy that supports the development of relational understanding, and strategies to support the inclusion of manipulatives and differentiation. Participants will engage in a variety of experiences related to teaching Operations and Algebraic Thinking, and Numbers and Operations- Fractions. 

The MCTM 2026 Elementary Academy will be held via Zoom. Classes will run daily from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  
Monday – Friday from June 22-26 
 Who may apply? 
All Maryland classroom teachers of grades K-5, as well as special education teachers, specialists, interventionists, instructional coaches, administrators, teachers of English language learners (ELLs), and instructional assistants that support classroom teachers with math instruction are invited to apply. 
 Why participate? 
  • Earn three (3) MSDE Continuing Professional Development (C.P.D.) credits
  • Receive a digital copy of Math Fact Fluency: 60+ Games and Assessment Tools to Support Learning and Retention by Gina Kling and Jennifer Bay Williams
  • Develop a collection of resources and ideas for lessons, centers, number routines, games, and activities that support best practices
What is required of participants?
Participants will create two original centers to use in their classroom in the fall, facilitate a number routine, and respond to discussion questions to complete hours for MSDE credits. Cameras must be on during class time. If any part of the summer sessions is missed and/or work is not completed satisfactorily, no credit will be awarded. All work must be completed by September 15, 2026. Credits will be awarded after all coursework has been completed.

Application and fees

Each applicant must complete this application in full including the $175 registration fee to confirm his/her space. Please note: The registration fee for this course is non-refundable. Should a registered participant find they are no longer able to attend this event, he/she may find a colleague to take his/her place. If this is the case, please notify Stacy Shaener at [email protected] or 410-212-0555. 
Applications must be received by June 10, 2026.

 Questions regarding the MCTM Elementary Summer Academy or Application? 
Please contact Stacy Shaener by email: [email protected]