§ 20-19-3-35 — Establishment of online professional development module regarding mathematics; posting; plan

(a) Not later than July 1, 2024, the
department shall do the following:
(1) Establish an online, self-paced professional development
module to support educators in doing the following with regard to
mathematics:
(A) Implementing the Indiana academic standards.
(B) Applying effective teaching strategies.
(C) Emphasizing contextual problem solving.
(D) Fostering collaborative learning environments.
(E) Using universal supports for students.
(2) Develop math descriptions correlated to proficiency level
descriptors to track proficiency at the student level that are:
(A) appropriately aligned to the Indiana academic standards;
and
(B) readily available to educators, parents, and students across
the state.
(3) Create and identify dedicated math resources for parents,
families, and educators to assist with intervention and enrichment
opportunities and instructional strategies.
(b) Not later than July 1, 2024, the department shall post the
resources created and identified under subsection (a)(3) on the
department's website.
(c) Not later than December 1, 2024, the department shall submit a
plan to the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6
that includes:
(1) strategies for the early identification of students who are at
risk of not meeting grade level proficiency in mathematics; and
(2) recommendations for high quality intervention policies for
mathematics that focus on:
(A) providing data driven, systematic small group or
individualized instruction focused on building student
understanding through mathematical learning progressions;
(B) using materials aligned to daily core instruction; and
(C) using evidence based instructional strategies to promote:
(i) conceptual understanding;
(ii) procedural fluency; and
(iii) real world problem solving.
This subsection expires July 1, 2025.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.150-2024, SEC.6.