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:

·         Mathematics Achievement Fund  (Intervention) KRS 158.844 

·         Teachers’ Professional Growth Fund (Coaching) KRS 156.553 

·         Kentucky Center for Mathematics KRS 164.525 

·         Committee for Mathematics Achievement KRS 158.842
 

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):

·         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.

·         Enhance Pre-K through 16 teachers’ mathematics knowledge and ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.

·         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.

·         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.
 

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:

·         Professional development

·         In-person and online collaboration opportunities for instructional mathematics coaches and mathematics intervention teachers

·         Presentations/recruitment for speakers at two Kentucky annual conferences: 
  The Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference
The Kentucky Teaching and Learning Conference

·         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

·         A web presence to disseminate information on professional development, research, teaching resources, and student/family support

·         Publicity intended to generate/sustain support for improving mathematics education 
 

Location

The Kentucky Center for Mathematics is located at Northern Kentucky University.

• Directions to the KCM located at 504 Johns Hill Road · Highland Heights,  Kentucky 41099
   

• Directions to Northern Kentucky University