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 bring learning to educators and districts across our region that will help move our schools into the future.

The state learning standards have been under review since 2024.

Each set of state instruction standards must be revised periodically, as part of state law. The initial update of standards for Math is out now. Up next is ELA and financial education.

The state released in December a document outlining what’s new in this new set of standards. In short, these changes aim to address student skills in data science and data literacy; to support the connection of standards, to better define mathematical fluency and “provide prioritization, consistency, and flexibility for educators.”

Feedback on the initial Washington State K-12 Learning Standards for Mathematics closes Friday, Feb. 13. Those comments will help inform the updated and revised math standards. To add comments and feedback, visit OSPI’s survey.

Regional Math Coordinators (RMCs) are providing statewide asynchronous and synchronous virtual awareness sessions, which are listed on pdEnroller. In our region, I am also visiting districts to inform educators of key shifts. In the coming months, RMCs will partner with OSPI to develop more professional learning. Reach out to me at tmott@nwesd.org to learn more or schedule a visit.

For more information about math at the NWESD 189, visit www.nwesd.org/math/

Professional learning opportunities on changing standards: