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.
Upcoming Professional Learning opportunities
News
What is Mathematics Fluency?
While visiting classrooms in the Pacific Northwest region, I hear a lot of discussion aboutmathematical fluency.As fate would have it, I was fortunate enough to participate in ayoucubed- sponsored class [...]
Exploring Graham Fletcher’s Three-Act Lessons
Last week I traveled to an elementary school to meet with my third-grade friends and their teacher. Students were just developing their ideas about fractions and area. The classroom environment [...]
Using Math to Solve Real-World Problems
While visiting schools in our Northwest region, I am constantly reminded that students of all ages have intuitive number sense and understand how to use mathematics to solve real-world problems. [...]
Upcoming Events
Building Thinking Classrooms Conference 2025
Experience the beauty of Lake Washington in the summer while diving into over 125 engaging sessions at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. Join renowned educators Dr. Peter Liljedahl and Dr. Pamela Seda, along with other members of the Building Thinking Classroom team, for an unforgettable professional learning experience.
Be inspired, collaborate with passionate educators, and take your teaching to the next level. This is your chance to explore cutting-edge strategies in education, all set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Washington.