CRMC assists preservice teachers at Columbus State University and other area teacher preparation programs. CRMC provides summer mathematics enrichment programs for students in grades 2-10 in the CRMC service area. Milestones 1989 CRMC opens its doors with services to mathematics teachers in grades 7-12. 1994 CRMC incorporates science activities into summer programs. Grants provide opportunities for teachers to participate in special programs that promote the teaching and learning of mathematics in the CRMC service area.
Many grants provide a stipend for the teachers.
Summer conferences and workshops provide opportunities for teachers to earn graduate credit or SDUs, or just to hone their skills. All conferences and workshops have a follow-up component. Typical summers feature workshops for teachers of all grade levels. Through grants and the Helen P. Purks Scholarship Fund, area teachers may receive financial support to participate in professional meetings across the country, including but not limited to National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Georgia Mathematics Conference and Georgia science teachers' meetings. Outreach programs include networking and sharing ideas at CRMC-sponsored afternoon programs for teachers and Family Math Nights held at various member schools in the CRMC service area.