Professional Learning & Support from PIMSER
PIMSER partners with schools and districts across Kentucky to strengthen mathematics instruction aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics (KAS-M). Our work is grounded in research-based best practices and designed to be job-embedded, customized, and actionable—supporting teachers and leaders as they translate standards into meaningful classroom learning.
Our exceptionally trained Master Teachers and Regional Teacher Partners work alongside educators to build conceptual understanding, promote mathematical discourse, strengthen assessment practices, and improve student outcomes. All services are tailored to your context—whether you’re supporting new teachers, strengthening PLCs, or leading districtwide improvement.
Program-Level Review & Planning
Math Program Review (MTLP)
A comprehensive look at your current math program
- Classroom observations and stakeholder interviews
- Teacher and administrator surveys
- Data analysis and written report with actionable recommendations
- Follow-up meeting to plan next steps
- Supports long-range improvement aligned to KAS-M
Best for: Schools or districts seeking a clear picture of strengths, gaps, and priorities.
Targeted Teacher Coaching & Implementation Support
Personalized support for KAS-M implementation
- One-on-one or small-group coaching with a Master Teacher
- Support for new teachers, teachers new to math, or those needing deeper standards support
- Focus on Critical Focus Areas, SMPs, assessment, and instruction
- Includes lesson feedback, student work analysis, PLC facilitation, and classroom observations
- Available onsite or virtually
Best for: Supporting teachers during adoption, transition, or refinement of instruction.
Ongoing, job-embedded professional learning
- Monthly virtual meetings with a Master Teacher
- Small cohorts (fewer than 10 participants)
- Topics driven by teacher needs (identified via pre-assessment), including:
- Conceptual understanding
- Assessment practices
- Questioning and discourse
- Standards progressions and coherence
Best for: Sustained growth and collaboration over time.
Elementary Mathematics Professional Learning (Grades K–5)
Strategies, tasks, and games that promote thinking and understanding
Integration of SMPs and formative assessment
Helps principals and coaches recognize and support effective math instruction
Focus on instructional leadership practices that impact achievement
- Hands-on exploration of measurement concepts across grade levels
- Builds coherence and conceptual understanding
Addresses gaps in number sense and fluency
Emphasizes flexible strategies and student thinking
Deep conceptual understanding using visual models and reasoning-based tasks
Focus on problem solving, reasoning, fluency, and application
Classroom-ready tasks aligned to KAS-M and SMPs
Best for: Strengthening core instruction and foundational understanding in elementary grades.
Secondary Mathematics Professional Learning (Grades 6–12)
Classroom-ready strategies to support reasoning, modeling, and problem solving
Implementation of NCTM’s Five Practices for productive math discussions
Includes modeling and high-quality tasks
Using manipulatives as tools for sensemaking, not just activities
Focus on algebraic thinking through rich tasks and multiple representations
Participants leave with ready-to-use classroom materials
Best for: Improving rigor, discourse, and coherence in middle and high school math.
Build a Plan That Fits Your District
PIMSER works with schools and districts to combine these options into a professional learning plan that fits your goals, timeline, and context—whether you’re supporting one classroom, a PLC, or a districtwide initiative.
📩 Contact us to learn more or schedule support.
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