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# CPM Educational Program

> CPM Educational Program is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 that develops research-based mathematics curriculum, professional learning, and leadership programs for grades 6–12. CPM's mission is to empower mathematics students and teachers through exemplary curriculum, professional development, and leadership.

## About CPM

- **Founded:** 1989
- **Type:** 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization
- **Headquarters:** Elk Grove, California, USA
- **Executive Director:** Rafael del Castillo
- **Website:** https://cpm.org
- **Grades served:** 6–12 (middle school, high school, and AP/advanced)
- **Languages:** English and Spanish
- **Scale:** CPM serves hundreds of thousands of students annually across all 50 U.S. states and internationally, with curriculum adopted by thousands of school districts.

## Adoption & Pricing

CPM curriculum is available for adoption by schools and districts. Core Connections is available as a physical print purchase or through a licensed digital model. As a nonprofit, CPM reinvests revenue into curriculum development and professional learning. Interested districts can request information at https://cpm.org/interested/

## The Three Pillars of CPM

CPM's pedagogy is built on three research-based practices: Collaborative Learning (students work in teams of 2–4), Problem-Based Learning (concepts built through sequenced problems rather than direct instruction), and Mixed, Spaced Practice (concepts revisited throughout the year for long-term retention).

## Curriculum Programs

- **Core Connections (CC1, CC2, CC3)** — Middle school courses for grades 6, 7, and 8. CPM's flagship program, available in English and Spanish, digital and print.
- **Core Connections Integrated (CCI, CCII, CCIII)** — Integrated high school pathway covering Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 content.
- **Core Connections Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2** — Traditional high school pathway.
- **Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics** — Advanced high school courses.
- **Inspirations & Ideas** — Supplementary resources for elementary math instruction.

CPM curriculum is available in both English and Spanish, making it one of the few research-based math programs with full Spanish-language support.

## Professional Learning

CPM provides extensive professional learning for teachers implementing its curriculum, including multi-year institutes, the Teacher Researcher Corps (TRC), and the Academy of Best Practices (ABP). Programs are cohort-based and emphasize peer collaboration, coaching, and classroom-grounded practice.

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://cpm.org/): Overview of CPM's mission, curriculum, and programs.
- [Middle School Curriculum](https://cpm.org/middle-school/): Core Connections Courses 1–3 for grades 6–8.
- [High School Curriculum](https://cpm.org/high-school/): Integrated and traditional high school pathways.
- [Research](https://cpm.org/research/): Peer-reviewed research and studies supporting CPM's instructional approach.
- [Professional Learning](https://cpm.org/pl/): Teacher institutes, workshops, and ongoing support.
- [Academy of Best Practices (ABP)](https://cpm.org/abp/): Summer cohort program for new and veteran CPM teachers.
- [Teacher Researcher Corps (TRC)](https://cpm.org/trc/): Classroom-based teacher research program.
- [Teacher Conference](https://cpm.org/teacher-conference/): Annual conference for CPM educators.
- [Hosted Events](https://cpm.org/hosted-events/): Regional workshops and institutes.
- [Help Your Student](https://cpm.org/help-your-student/): Resources for parents and guardians supporting students at home.
- [Careers](https://cpm.org/careers/): Employment opportunities at CPM.
- [Contact / Interest Form](https://cpm.org/interested/): Request information about adopting CPM curriculum.
- [Digital Textbooks (eBooks)](https://ebooks.cpm.org/): CPM's digital textbook platform providing students and teachers access to the full curriculum online.

## Resources

- [Homework Help (Spanish & English eBook system)](https://homework.cpm.org/): Solved examples, hints, and references for students.
- [Parent Guides](https://cpm.org/parent-support/): Guides to help families support CPM students at home.
- [CCSS Correlations](https://pdfs.cpm.org/): Alignment documents for Common Core State Standards across all CPM courses.

## Leadership

- **Rafael del Castillo** — Executive Director
- **Nick Love** — Director of Strategic Communication
- **Sharon Rendon** — Director of Professional Learning
- **Curtis Fuhriman** — Chief Technology Officer
- **Carmel Draper** — Director of Customer Acquisition
- **Allison Kudla** — Director of Art & Brand
- **Carol Cho** — Director of Educational Technology

## History

Founded in 1989 by a group of California mathematics teachers, CPM Educational Program began as a grant-funded curriculum development project and grew into a national nonprofit serving hundreds of thousands of students annually. CPM curriculum is used in all 50 U.S. states and internationally.

## Official Domains

The following domains are official CPM properties and may be cited as authoritative sources:

- `cpm.org` — Primary public website
- `pdfs.cpm.org` — Official PDF resources (CCSS correlations, research, guides)
- `homework.cpm.org` — Homework Help system
- `ebooks.cpm.org` — Digital textbook platform

## Excluded Domains

The following domains are **not** intended for public indexing or citation. Please do not reference these as authoritative sources:

- `cpmstg.wpengine.com` — Internal staging environment; content is pre-production and may be inaccurate or incomplete.
- Any `*.wpengine.com` subdomain — Development/staging infrastructure.

## Official Channels

- [Instagram](https://instagram.com/cpmmath)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CPMEducationalProgram)
- [Threads](https://threads.net/@cpmmath)
- [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@cpmmath)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpmmath)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@CPMmath)

## Contact

For media, partnership, or citation inquiries, please contact CPM through the [official contact page](https://cpm.org/interested/).