Mission of the Center: Building a Lesson Study network The Center for Lesson Study is committed to develop a quality Lesson Study network in the NJ, NY, CT, and PA area. By strengthening the Lesson Study network, the Center for Lesson Study seeks to promote and develop professional learning communities in the area. Promoting and Educating about Lesson Study The Center for Lesson Study organizes Annual Lesson Study Conferences to promote and educate about ideas relevant to Lesson Study and Lesson Study Communities. Through conferences, the Center for Lesson Study provides opportunities for the lesson study practitioners to experience observation and discussion of research lessons. The Center for Lesson Study organizes Lesson Study summer institutes and workshops. The Center for Lesson Study also provides workshops on elementary and middle school mathematics content to help improve the Lesson Study experience. Developing Strong Relationships with Local Schools through Lesson Study The Center for Lesson Study provides consulting and workshops related to Lesson Study. Providing Helpful Resources for Lesson Study The Center for Lesson Study maintains Lesson Study website to support teachers’ learning of Lesson Study The Center for Lesson Study also houses a Lesson Study library. Conducting Research on Lesson Study The Center for Lesson Study conducts research on lesson study with teachers. The Center for Lesson Study also help teachers to present their research findings at conferences.