OSSE has launched a new Math Task Force, bringing together DC educators and educational leaders for a strategic effort aimed at rapidly accelerating math proficiency across the District. This task force, which met for the first time in October 2024, will meet for six sessions in total between October 2024 and June 2025 to develop a comprehensive set of recommendations so that all DC students achieve proficiency in math skills and concepts, setting them up for success in subsequent grade levels and life.
The ultimate goal of the task force is to provide every student in the District with the skills they need to achieve in math.
The Math Task Force will focus on several key areas:
- Curriculum Enhancement: Reviewing and updating math curricula to ensure alignment with best practices and standards.
- Professional Development: Providing ongoing training and support for educators to enhance their instructional practices.
- Student Support: Implementing targeted interventions and resources to support students who are struggling with math.
- Community Engagement: Partnering with families and community organizations to foster a supportive learning environment.
Members
- Yolanda Barber - Mathematics Assessment Specialist, OSSE
- Brandon Best - State Board Member, SBOE
- Josh Boots - Executive Director, EmpowerK12
- Clara Botstein - Director of Legislation and Governmental Affairs, DME
- Jennifer Burkett – Senior Director, STEM, DC Public Schools
- Patricia Brantley - Chief Executive Officer, Friendship PCS
- Jennifer Briones - Deputy Director of Policy and Research, SBOE
- Jenny Campbell - Instructional Coach, Inspired Teacher Demonstration PCS
- Gabe Cartagena - Instructional Coach, DC Public Schools
- Jessica Chong-Gonzalez - Director, Math Strategy and Advancement, DC Public Schools
- Kathleen Coughlin - Education Standards Specialist, SBOE
- Angela Das - Deputy Director of Math, Friendship PCS
- Andrew Gall - Deputy Chief of Staff, Legislative Affairs and Policy, OSSE
- Marisa Goldstein - Associate Director of Legislative and Governmental Affair, OSSE
- Caylah Green – Educator, DC Public Schools
- Travis Hartberger - Manager of School Quality and Evaluation, PCSB
- Rachel Heitin - Instructional Coach, EL Haynes PCS
- Celina Ketelsen - Director, Academic Excellence and Training, OSSE
- Hannah Kozik - Legislative Policy Advisor, DC City Council
- Elaine Kuriakose - Math Task Force Fellow, OSSE
- Tamyka Morant - Assistant Principal of Math, DC Public Schools
- Miryam Oziel - Mathematics Specialist, OSSE
- Kaila Ramsey Garza - Director, Elementary Math, DC Public Schools
- Elizabeth Ross - Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, OSSE
- Emily Strohbeck - Associate Director of Math, Center City PCS
- Tiffanie Williams - Managing Director of STEM, KIPP
Resources
For questions, please contact [email protected].