District outlines K–5 math rollout for new problem‑based curriculum

District instructional staff gave trustees a detailed update on implementation of the new K–5 math curriculum (Imagine I Am Math). Miss Dackledick, who led the presentation, described the program as problem‑based and focused on student discourse and collaboration rather than isolated mastery packets.

The district reported multiple layers of professional learning: an initial in‑person training before July, a follow‑up session delivered via Zoom when scheduling problems arose, and additional in‑person coaching visits scheduled with the vendor. Coaches and grade‑level professional learning days are supporting teachers as they learn the curriculum’s backward‑design approach and unit conceptualization.

Miss Dackledick described classroom supports such as adaptation packs to help teachers scaffold lessons and a "family hub" online resource that parents can consult to follow unit plans and supporting videos. Staff acknowledged a learning curve: earlier grade levels are adapting more quickly, while fourth and fifth grades — where students have less prior exposure to the platform — need more support. The presenter said the district is tracking implementation, gathering teacher feedback and using collaborative grade‑level meetings and Google Meet check‑ins to adjust supports.

The presenter clarified that Imagine I Am Math is the district’s core curriculum; i‑Ready remains a separate assessment and intervention tool used for benchmarking and personalized practice. The board heard teacher and parent comments about the initial implementation and praised the professional supports; no action was required for the update.

What’s next

Administration will continue vendor training, coaching cycles, grade‑level professional learning sessions and planned follow‑up evaluation of outcomes and teacher feedback.