The Kansas Math Project (KMP) equips PreK–12 educators with evidence-based practices & content knowledge through Foundational Modules and grade-band specific learning.
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.
A clear pathway to stronger math instruction in three steps
In-person and asynchronously modules bolster teacher math content knowledge and utilization of evidence-based practice by building a framework of coherence in mathematics
Expand your scope of content knowledge with PreK–Algebra 2 progressions alongside fellow Kansas educators.
Use formative and summative assessment to monitor growth and inform instructional next steps
Watch Kansas educators share their experiences and see the impact of KMP in real classrooms
Free professional development with optional university credit
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Self-paced modules via Moodle
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.
Learn the research foundation & facilitation skills to lead KMP sessions in your region
Real experiences from teachers, coaches, and leaders across Kansas
"KMP has completely transformed how I teach math. The explicit instruction strategies from Module A helped my students who were struggling finally 'get it.' I see confidence building every day."
Maria Rodriguez
3rd Grade Teacher — Wichita USD 259
"As a math coach, KMP gave our entire team a common language. We can now observe lessons and provide feedback using the same framework. It's made our collaboration so much stronger."
James Thompson
Math Instructional Coach — Blue Valley USD 229
"The data-driven instruction piece from Module E was a game-changer. I finally feel confident using assessment data to actually guide my instruction rather than just collecting it."
Sarah Chen
5th Grade Teacher — Olathe USD 233
KMP is grounded in research and supported by leading experts and trusted educational organizations
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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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.
Official state education agency providing leadership and support for Kansas schools.
Statewide initiative supporting multi-tiered systems of support and alignment.