About
The NWESD Regional Math Coordinator supports instructional shifts toward productive mathematical instructional routines that engage all students in meaningful mathematics.
We provide evidence-based professional services in mathematics for educators throughout our region. Services include professional learning opportunities at the NWESD and in districts, facilitating teacher leadership initiatives, supporting the implementation of Mathematics Common Core State Standards (WA State Learning Standards), and providing targeted assistance to meet individual district needs.
News
NWESD offers learning around upcoming OSPI math standard update
By Tina Mott NWESD Regional Math Coordinator With OPSI set to update its state math learning standards this spring, the Northwest Educational Service District 189 (NWESD) is working to [...]
Playing Games: Fluency in Mathematics
Hello, Ed here. Recently I had the opportunity to visit an elementary classroom where the students were asked, “How might you solve 499 + 17?” This experience got me [...]
Inspiring Math for All
The other day I was re-watching a TEDx Talk from Dan Finkel on YouTube and was struck by his opening lines: “The beauty and power of mathematical thinking have [...]