District recommends I‑Ready, Carnegie and Reveal as math materials aligned to new standards

Missoula County Public Schools curriculum staff presented the outcome of a two‑year math curriculum review prompted by proposed updates from the Office of Public Instruction (OPI). The curriculum committee recommended three vendors aligned to the district's priority standards and shared implementation plans and estimated budget impacts.

Michelle Bey, assistant principal at Hellgate High School and a former math teacher, described the committee’s work to simplify grade‑level standards, align proficiency scales and embed data/statistics into high school courses. Casey (curriculum director) said the committee conducted a materials review using OPI’s rubric and narrowed options to a small set by grade band.

The committee recommended I‑Ready Math for elementary grades, Carnegie Learning for middle school and Reveal Math for high school. Staff emphasized IEFA (Indian Education for All) alignment work with the Native American Student Services (NASS) team and said professional development and PLC time will be used for implementation. Staff noted two of the materials are already in use in parts of the district and that Reveal would introduce a textbook purchase. Estimated costs were discussed in planning meetings and staff said the recommended materials fit within the curriculum budget; detailed procurement and budget approvals will follow the information presentation.

Trustees asked about IEFA integration, teacher ownership of lessons, and the recurring subscription nature of digital materials; staff said IEFA lessons will be incorporated and that some subscriptions (I‑Ready, Carnegie) carry annual costs while Reveal has a textbook component. Materials will remain available for 30 days for staff and public review.