ACCESS (Applying College and Career Equity-based STEM Strategies) is an approach to professional development that is based on applying math knowledge and skills to solve a variety of problems. The primary goal is to help remove mathematical barriers to college and career opportunities. Our work toward this goal focuses on R.E.A.L. Strategies: enhancing mathematics content, pedagogy and culturally relevant and responsive teaching practices; connecting and aligning to California State Standards; and college entrance expectations and the promotion of a growth mindset for college and career readiness.