Math
Strengthening Math Instruction Through Targeted Support
Teachers and districts can get one-day courses or long-term help to improve math learning for students. Our Regional Math Coordinators create learning sessions for teachers, coaches, and school leaders. These experts show lessons in your classroom, watch you teach, and give helpful tips. They lead teacher teams who review student work and guide teams as they watch classroom teaching. Coordinators help create short-term and long-term math plans and give advice to district and school math leaders. They also help review teaching materials and help schools pick good math resources. This support includes hands-on learning methods that make math more engaging for students. Schools see better math learning when teachers get targeted help and good resources.
What Regional Math Coordinators Do
Regional Math Coordinators support educators and districts by:
- Providing timely updates on state and local initiatives
- Contributing to statewide initiatives and projects
- Connecting interested educators with opportunities to be involved
- Coordinating the Washington State Mathematics Fellows’ program
- Designing and delivering in-person and online professional learning opportunities for math educators and instructional leaders
- Facilitating communication and partnership among K-12 educators, higher education, community and local businesses
- Curating and sharing relevant resources and tools to support successful implementation of math standards, and promoting best practices for assessment and instruction
- Providing customized support for district and school mathematics initiatives
Math Services for Districts
Teachers and districts can access one-day courses or long-term support to improve math learning outcomes through these services:
Professional Learning Design and Implementation
Regional Math Coordinators create and deliver training sessions for teachers, coaches, and administrators to strengthen math instruction skills.
District and School Leader Consultation
Coordinators provide expert guidance and consultation to district and school math leaders on program development and implementation strategies.
Teacher Team Facilitation
Coordinators guide teacher teams through analyzing student work, observing classroom practice, and creating short and long-range mathematics plans.
Classroom Demonstrations and Coaching
Coordinators conduct classroom demonstrations and observations, then provide targeted feedback and coaching to help teachers improve their practice.
Project-Based Learning Support
Coordinators help schools implement project-based learning and integrated learning approaches in mathematics instruction.
Instructional Materials Review
Coordinators support schools through the instructional materials review process to help select effective math resources and curricula.
Washington State Fellows' Network
Washington’s statewide Fellows program, coordinated by OSPI and AESD, is a three-year initiative that brings together instructional leaders to strengthen content-area leadership, build regional connections, and support the implementation of state learning standards.
Serving as vital links between state initiatives and local classrooms, Fellows help ensure the timely and consistent flow of information and resources.
Applications are currently being accepted!
Partners
Professional Development Resources
Regional Math Coordinator Contacts
For more information, please contact your regional coordinator listed below or click on the Request Information button to submit a form.
ESD 101
Debra Kowalkowski
ESD 105
Dawn Sparks
ESD 112
Molly Daley
ESD 113
Daniel Kent
ESD 114
Tamara Smith
ESD 121
Monique Cabellon
ESD 123
Toni Buechler
ESD 171
Dr. Andy Boyd
ESD 189
Tina Mott