Every student deserves confident, skilled math instruction.

The Kansas Math Project (KMP) equips PreK–12 educators with evidence-based practices & content knowledge through Foundational Modules and grade-band specific learning.

What is the Kansas Math Project?

We believe that every math teacher in Kansas should have a strong understanding of evidence-based teaching strategies, and that all teachers of math should have an equally strong understanding of math content. The Kansas Math Project, put forth in joint collaboration with the Kansas Department of Education, has been developed to precisely attend to each of these beliefs through a systematic framework of modules geared for teachers and administrators.

How It Works

A clear pathway to stronger math instruction in three steps

1

Foundation Modules A–E

In-person and asynchronously modules bolster teacher math content knowledge and utilization of evidence-based practice by building a framework of coherence in mathematics

Learn about foundation modules

2

Grade-Band Learning

Expand your scope of content knowledge with PreK–Algebra 2 progressions alongside fellow Kansas educators.

Dive into the grade bands

3

Apply & Measure Impact

Use formative and summative assessment to monitor growth and inform instructional next steps

Impact implementation

See KMP in Action

Watch Kansas educators share their experiences and see the impact of KMP in real classrooms

Ready to Get Started?

Free professional development & optional university credit sessions are available to everyone: K-12 teachers, paraprofessionals, coaches, leaders, & university faculty.

In-person Sessions

Built for Kansas Educators Free for All Educators

  • Expert facilitator guidance
  • Virtual support sessions
  • All Foundational Modules A–E
  • Additional asynchronous Moodle access
  • Grade-band specific learning

Virtual Sessions

Self-paced modules via Moodle

  • All Foundational Modules A–E
  • Asynchronous Moodle access
  • Grade-band specific learning
Newman University

Elevate Your Expertise & Earn College Credit

Our collaboration with Newman University provides participants in select Kansas Math Project professional learning programs with the opportunity to earn graduate college credit hours from Newman University at a significantly reduced tuition rate.

  • Credit Available: Participants are eligible to earn up to seven graduate college credit hours.
  • Discounted Rate: The exclusive tuition rate for these credits is $60 per credit hour, a substantial discount from standard graduate tuition costs.
  • Purpose: These credits are designed to support educators in meeting requirements for licensure renewal, pursuing advanced degrees, or enhancing professional credentials, thereby deepening their expertise in mathematics content and pedagogy.
  • Accreditation: Credit hours are awarded by Newman University, a fully accredited institution.
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Consider Becoming a KMP Facilitator

Learn the research foundation & facilitation skills to lead KMP sessions in your region

What Educators Are Saying

Real experiences from teachers, coaches, and leaders across Kansas

Honestly, I would LOVE to take the training again -- so I can catch/learn more the second time through!
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I was very impressed, felt it was well done, and left us ready to go back to our classroom and implement.
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This was an amazing training! It is giving teachers strategies to use immediately in their classrooms.
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This was one of the best trainings! It was very user-friendly and the days went fast!
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I really appreciated the time to collaborate at our table -- being with colleagues from different buildings allowed us to really discuss vertical alignment.
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I thought it was great! All teachers should go to this training.
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Training Attendee (Anonymous)

This was the best math professional development I have ever attended.
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Training Attendee (Anonymous)

I loved the ideas and organizers that came with the presentation to help with vertical and horizontal alignment.
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Training Attendee (Anonymous)

Wow! I was so impressed with this training and learned so much in two days. I hope more educators from my district have the opportunity to attend.
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Partners

KMP is grounded in research and supported by leading experts and trusted educational organizations

Expert Partners

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Dr. Sarah Powell

Sarah R. Powell is a professor in the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin and associate director of the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk. Her research, teaching and service focus on mathematics, particularly for students who experience mathematics differently.

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Dr. Bradley Witzel

Bradley S. Witzel, PhD, is the Adelaide Worth Daniels Distinguished Professor of Education at Western Carolina University. An award-winning teacher, he worked in multiple settings teaching mainly math and science to high achieving students with learning disabilities and difficulties. Dr. Witzel has authored 10 books, over 80 professional publications and over 50 specialized manuals and multimedia works. Having delivered over 750 conference papers and workshop presentations, Dr. Witzel focuses on improving performance outcomes of students with unique instructional needs.

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Organizational Partners

Kansas Department of Education

Official state education agency providing leadership and support for Kansas schools.

Kansas MTSS & Alignment

Statewide initiative supporting multi-tiered systems of support and alignment.