KRS 164.525: Center for Mathematics -- Creation, duties, and location -- Annual report.

(Effective July 15, 2026)

(1) The Center for Mathematics is hereby created to make available professional

development for teachers in reliable, research -based diagnostic assessment and

intervention strategies, coaching and mentoring models, and other programs in

mathematics. The center shall be headed by an executive director and administered

by Northern Kentucky University. The center shall:

(a) Act as a clearinghouse for information about professional development

programs for teachers that address mathematics diagnostic assessment,

intervention programs, coaching and mentoring programs, and other

instructional strategies to address students' needs;

(b) Collaborate with Ke ntucky's other public and private postsecondary

institutions to develop teachers' mathematical knowledge needed for teaching

and help teachers improve students' mathematical concepts, thinking,

problem-solving, and skills, with an emphasis on diagnostic as sessment and

intervention programs for students in the primary program;

(c) Provide teacher training to develop teacher leaders and teaching specialists in

primary programs who have skills in diagnostic assessment and intervention

services to assist strugg ling students or those who are at risk of failure in

mathematics. The center may contract for services in order to carry out this

responsibility;

(d) Maintain a demonstration and training site for mathematics located at each of

the public universities;

(e) Advise the Kentucky Department of Education and Kentucky Board of

Education regarding:

1. Early mathematics content, diagnostic assessment practices, and

intervention programs;

2. Costs and effectiveness of various mathematics intervention programs;

3. Coaching and mentoring models that help improve student

achievements;

4. Trends and issues relating to mathematics programs in schools

throughout the state; and

5. The establishment and implementation of the Middle School

Mathematics and Science Scholars P rogram established under KRS

158.848; and

(f) Disseminate information to teachers, administrators, and policymakers on an

ongoing basis.

(2) On or before October 1 of each year, Northern Kentucky University shall submit a

report to the Council on Postsecon dary Education and the Legislative Research

Commission, for referral to the appropriate interim joint committee, on the

operation of the center and the impact of the center on student achievement.