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Teaching Mathematical Thinking (TMT)

TMT is a 3-credit professional development course on student-centered teaching of mathematics. The course meets the MTI/TMT requirement for State of Idaho teaching (re)certification.

TMT Course Registration

  • Boise State’s TMT courses fill quickly and do not include wait lists, so please plan far in advance.
  • Courses include a grade-band emphasis (e.g. K-2, 3-5, or 6-9), but all educators are welcome to enroll in any course.
  • Registration is limited and requires payment for the 3 professional development credits ($180) at registration.
  • Re-Certification Deadlines – completing TMT by August 31 meets the MTI/TMT requirement for teachers with an August deadline. SDE recommends submitting your re-certification application in May, with a note that verification of TMT course completion will be coming.

Late Summer & Fall 2026

Registration for the August course is currently open.

Registration for the fall courses opens Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Spring 2027

Spring TMT courses are typically offered in a hybrid format with two synchronous, in person, full days of content.

Registration typically opens the first Tuesday in November.


Summer 2027

Summer TMT courses are typically offered in an in-person format for five full days.

Registration typically opens the first Tuesday in March.


Map of Idaho divided into different regions colored as gray, blue, and orange

Regional Registration

TMT courses are organized by region. If you are unsure of your region, refer to the following information.

Region 3

Ada County, Adams County, Boise County, Canyon County, Elmore County, Gem County, Owyhee County, Payette County, Valley County, and Washington County.

Region 4

Blaine County, Camas County, Cassia County, Gooding County, Jerome County, Lincoln County, Minidoka County, and Twin Falls County.