About Being an IM Certified® Facilitator
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IM CERTIFICATION FOR IM K–12 MATH™ PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
IM Facilitators certified by Illustrative Mathematics help educators engage students in high-quality math instruction.
Illustrative Mathematics (IM) contracts with talented educators to form our enthusiastic, dedicated, and inclusive community of IM Certified Facilitators. At IM, we believe that all students should have the opportunity to experience grade-level mathematics through rigorous and engaging problem-based curricula. IM Certified Facilitators have a unique opportunity to gain skills and strategies in supporting teachers implementing IM certified curricula in their classrooms. Facilitators earn certification to facilitate IM’s available curriculum iterations. All are welcome to apply and we especially welcome applications from professionals with experience in urban schools, people of color, and those who share IM’s commitment to racial justice through ensuring the right of every learner to engage in meaningful, rigorous, grade-level mathematics.
IM Certification Overview & Benefits
- Earn certification as an IM Facilitator certified by Illustrative Mathematics to deliver professional learning on the IM’s current curriculum.
- Earn extra income facilitating professional learning on behalf of IM.
- Acquire a deep knowledge of IM’s curriculum and professional learning.
- Receive mentoring and support from IM to grow professionally. This is a required component of our IM Certification program. All entering candidates will be paired with a current IM Certified facilitator and required to complete 4 hours of mentoring within the first three months of service. Mentoring sessions are not compensated.
- Gain a prestigious certification from a respected non-profit mathematics organization.
Participant Expectations
Upon acceptance into the IM Certification program, participants commit to:
- attending an in-person 2-day certification retreat or an equivalent virtual apprenticeship experience at the participant’s expense.
- reviewing the IM curricula’s teacher and student materials for all grades prior to the retreat.
- being available to facilitate a minimum of 20 in-person and/or virtual professional learning units on behalf of IM during the summer months of August-September. (One on-site day is three units, and one two-hour virtual session is one unit).
- participating in IM’s Mentoring Program for a minimum of 4 hours within the first three months of service. Mentoring sessions are not compensated.
How Do I Apply?
The application period for the 2024 season is now closed. We encourage interested applicants to check back in 2025 for updates. The application will be posted once the application period reopens.