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Welcome to the KCM
Drawing on the expertise and research of mathematics educators
and mathematicians, the Kentucky Center for
Mathematics supports diverse teacher and student populations
across the Commonwealth by facilitating the development of
mathematical proficiency, power for future success, and
enjoyment of teaching and learning mathematics.
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Sponsored by the KCM, here is a special half-price,
two-day training opportunity in Louisville, July 30 &
31, for teachers of students in preschool to second
grade: SNAP (Student
Numeracy Assessment Progressions) is a Math
Recovery teacher development program that allows
teachers to effectively diagnose and instruct students
in early numeracy with an emphasis on understanding
student behaviors and generating individual student
profiles.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
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National Mathematics Advisory Panel.
Foundations for Success: The
Final Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel,
U.S. Department of
Education: Washington, DC, 2008.
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Kentucky Center for Mathematics--established March 1,
2006
In spring 2005, recognizing that mathematical
proficiency is a gateway skill necessary for all
Kentucky students to achieve their academic goals, the
Kentucky Legislature passed
House Bill 93
in support of mathematics teaching and learning in
Kentucky. This legislation has become law in four parts
of the Kentucky Revised Statute:
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Mathematics Achievement Fund (Intervention) KRS 158.844
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Teachers’ Professional Growth Fund (Coaching) KRS
156.553
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Kentucky Center for Mathematics
KRS 164.525
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Committee for Mathematics Achievement KRS 158.842
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The Committee for Mathematics Achievement |
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The Committee for Mathematics Achievement convenes
monthly and has representatives from the Kentucky
Department of Education, the Council on Postsecondary
Education, the Educational Professional Standards Board,
all Kentucky public universities, K—12 teachers and
administrators, and adult educators. The Kentucky Center
for Mathematics (KCM) is responsible for developing and
executing an implementation, research and evaluation
plan to put into action the goals outlined by the
Committee for Mathematics Achievement (updated
February 7, 2007):
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Create a shared vision of high-quality mathematics
instruction by enhancing the beliefs and attitudes of
students, teachers, instructors, faculty,
administrators, families and community members about
mathematics.
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Enhance Pre-K through 16 teachers’ mathematics knowledge
and ability to differentiate instruction to meet the
needs of all students.
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Enhance the awareness and knowledge of Pre-K-12
teachers, adult educators, and postsecondary faculty
regarding effective mathematics resources, including
curriculum materials, intervention and remediation
programs, and technology, and provide them the support
necessary to use the resources effectively.
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Increase the number of Kentucky teachers with expertise
in mathematics and mathematics teaching through
aggressive recruitment programs and support-based
retention strategies.
For further details, see the comprehensive
CMA Strategic Plan.
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Kentucky Center for Mathematics Initiatives
In accordance with the CMA strategic goals, KCM has two
major statewide programs, both of which include an
ongoing evaluation study:
 Coaching and Mentoring
Diagnostic Intervention
KCM offers:
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Professional development
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In-person and online collaboration opportunities for
instructional mathematics coaches and mathematics
intervention teachers
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Presentations/recruitment for speakers at two Kentucky
annual conferences:
The Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Conference
The Kentucky Teaching and Learning Conference
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A clearinghouse and physical repository of quality
mathematics curricula, exemplary programs, best
practices research, teaching/coaching materials and
technology designed to enhance mathematics education in
Kentucky
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A web presence to disseminate information on
professional development, research, teaching resources,
and student/family support
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Publicity intended to generate/sustain support for
improving mathematics education
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Location
The Kentucky Center for Mathematics
is located at Northern Kentucky University.
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Press/Media
For media-related matters and
general questions about the Kentucky Center for
Mathematics, please contact us at
kcm@nku.edu.
Visit our KCM
Contact page for
high-resolution images for use in articles,
brochures, PowerPoint presentations, etc. If you
have questions about graphics, please contact our
Technical Coordinator, William Nostheide:
nostheidew1@nku.edu
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