Math Resources for DC Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Schools
Professional Learning Opportunities
DC educators can register for professional learning opportunities in PowerSchool, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) Learning Management System (LMS).
OSSE e2 Learning Walk Tool: Math™
The learning walk process facilitates opportunities to see, better understand, and collect data about the presence of grade-level, affirming, and asset-based instruction. This tool is not evaluative and intentionally focuses on students’ experiences in the classroom through the interactions between students, teachers, and content—including instructional materials.
- e2 Learning Walk Tool Companion Resource: Throughout the OSSE e² Learning Walk Tool: Math™, considerations for varied learners' access to grade-level learning are embedded through language and specific connections to established frameworks. The two frameworks highlighted, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and High Leverage Practices (HLP), are rooted in neuroscience research on the optimal way in which learning takes place for varied learners.
What Does an Evidence-Based Math Class Look Like?
This guide establishes a baseline of expectations for K-12 core (Tier 1) math instruction in the District of Columbia. School leaders can utilize this document to understand the importance of an evidenced-based math education, how DC defines evidence-based math instruction and key components of a daily core math block.
High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) Toolkit
The HQIM toolkit supports LEAs in reviewing core curricular math materials for standards-alignment and other key elements of a high-quality math instruction. The toolkit also suggests curricular adoption resources and OSSE will continue to add more adoption resources.
Family Engagement
Coming soon.
DC Math Task Force
OSSE established the DC Math Task Force (MTF) to unite stakeholders and leaders from across the city in a shared effort to improve math achievement for all students. Comprised of representatives from District agencies, LEAs, and community stakeholders, the DC Math Task Force was charged with creating a comprehensive, evidence-based plan to ensure all students achieve proficiency in math skills and concepts—preparing them to succeed as critical thinkers and problem-solvers in school and beyond.