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<p>Mathematics system Improvement Framework: This was presented to the State Board of Education in the Sept Board meeting. The complete document is available at http://www.k12.wa.us/Mathematics/SystemsImprovement.aspx (this is not a hot link. You must copy and paste it into your browser) on the OSPI website. It is a downloadable document that is currently being piloted in those schools and districts in school improvement. This seems to me to be an important document to get to know if you sale math products, and your program is not one of the three recommended programs as legislated in the last review of materials. The document was created by OSPI mathematics department, as well as the ESD’s across the state for the purpose of offering guidance to districts in implementing a coherent K-12 math system. It is designed to offer a guide for timely accurate monitoring of student learning and adjustment of teacher instruction. There are 5 components to the document: 1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Mathematics Leadership 2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Core/Tier I Mathematics Program 3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>High Quality Mathematics Instruction 4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mathematics Assessment System 5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Tier II and Tier III Mathematics Intervention It is based on the research and development –looked at what happened in reading and applied the process to math. I think if you read through this document and apply the content to your programs, you’ll find ways to talk to customers about math besides the three recommended programs in how they design a coherent program that is intentional, and provides guidance for instruction, PD, RTI, inclusion for ELL, and closes the achievement gap. There is a section of the document that addresses PD and teacher preparation to teach math. There is discussion of a new specialty endorsement for elementary teachers in Math addressing specific skills to teach math to young students. This is a plan in the beginning stages. There is a case study on the State Board of Ed website –Crown Hill Elementary case study. The next State Board meeting is scheduled for Nov 9-10 at the New Market Skills Center 7299 New market Street SW; Tumwater, WA . to date, there is no agenda posted.</p>
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