Mathematics Achievement Fund Request for Applications
The Kentucky Department of Education Office of Teaching and Learning is issuing a Mathematics Achievement Fund (MAF) request for application (RFA) for Kentucky public school districts to apply on behalf of individual schools for fiscal year 2022. The Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf also are eligible to apply. The MAF RFA information can be found on the Competitive Grants from KDE webpage.
As specified in KRS 158.844, the MAF was created to provide developmentally appropriate diagnostic assessment and intervention services to students, primary through grade 12, to help them reach proficiency in mathematics. The grant provides funding for professional learning and release time for teachers to serve as coaches.
The mathematics coach will improve mathematics teaching practices aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Mathematics by working with teachers in their classrooms to:
- Observe and provide feedback;
- Model appropriate evidence-based instructional practices;
- Conduct workshops or institutes;
- Establish professional learning communities; and
- Ensure high-quality instructional resources that are aligned to the KAS for Mathematics in order to meet the needs of primary students and other students who are struggling to meet grade level standards in mathematics.
The school level mathematics coach shall engage in ongoing professional learning (PL) for the two-year renewable grant focused in four areas:
- Intensive PL on the KAS for Mathematics;
- Intensive PL in mathematics coaching;
- Intensive PL in cognitive coaching; and
- Enrollment and completion of the elementary mathematics endorsement.
MAF RFA Important Dates
- Sept. 15, 4-6 p.m. ET, Technical Assistance Webinar via Teams Link: Microsoft Teams meeting. Attending or watching this recorded session is recommended.
- The questions deadline is Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. ET. All questions must be sent to KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
- The application submission deadline is Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. ET. All applications must be sent to KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
- Please review the links within the RFA for further guidance when writing the submission. If you have any questions, please email KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
- Please pay close attention to the blinding/redacted language within the RFA. Improperly blinded grants WILL be deemed non-responsive and NOT eligible for award.
Resources for Constitution and Citizenship Day, Sept. 17
Friday, Sept. 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day! This day commemorates the Sept. 17, 1787, signing of the U.S. Constitution. Each educational institution that receives federal funds for a fiscal year is required to hold an educational program about the U.S. Constitution for its students.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) does not mandate or prescribe particular curricula or lesson plans. The information below contains links to learning resources created and maintained by other public and private organizations. This information is provided for your convenience and as examples of resources on Constitution Day that you might find helpful.
- The U.S. Department of Education has assembled a variety of resources that can be used to plan your activity.
- To assist students and educators in their studies, the National Archives and Records Administration offers a variety of resources on Constitution Day, such as:
For more information, visit the KDE’s Social Studies Law and Regulations page.
Standards Newsletter Archive
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