Building a Strong Foundation

Every educator begins here. These 5 modules establish the pedagogical baseline and 'language of mathematics' needed for student success.

The Learning Path

  • Format: In-person training or Asynchronous online.
  • Sequential: Must complete Module A through E in order.
  • Certification: 80% accuracy required on quizzes.

Why these modules?

Developing a shared understanding of systematic instruction and rigor across a district is a strong predictor of math improvement.

The Foundation Modules

Module A: All Students Can Learn Mathematics

Rigor, High Expectations, and Algebra 2 as the Gateway for Postsecondary Success

  1. Algebra 2 as the Gateway to Postsecondary Success,
  2. SOLO Taxonomy (Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes)

Module B: Progressions to Proficiency

Growing students understanding using math constructs strategically across grade-levels

  1. Success in complex mathematics is a shared responsibility
  2. Set-up long-term trajectories of what you teach and how to teach it
  3. Learn about four specific progression examples that highlight the compressibility of mathematics

Module C: Systematic & Explicit Instruction

The CLEAR-DO Model for Systematic and Explicit Instruction

  1. Learn the critical features of explicit instruction using the CLEAR Model
  2. Discover how to help students as they develop and transfer their math knowledge to make the math their own

Module D: Using Data to Drive Instruction and Intervention

Use Data to Evaluate Instructional Effectiveness and Drive Next Steps

  1. Develop formative checklists and targeted differentiation
  2. Refine instruction based on real-time data
  3. Evaluate what's working and what's not working to build district coherence

Module E: Building Students' Language, Understanding, Fluency, and Problem Solving

Preview the Components of the Grade-Band Modules

  1. The necessity for helping students use the language of mathematics
  2. The importance of modeling and practicing mathematics concepts and procedures
  3. The importance of building fluency with the four operations and with procedures including whole and rational number computation
  4. The necessity for helping students know how to set up and solve text-based problems

Ready to Get Started?

Free professional development with optional university credit

In-person Sessions

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

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