(1) Establish an online, self-paced professional development module to support educators in doing the following with regard to mathematics:

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(B) Applying effective teaching strategies.

(C) Emphasizing contextual problem solving.

(D) Fostering collaborative learning environments.

(E) Using universal supports for students.

(2) Develop math descriptions correlated to proficiency level descriptors to track proficiency at the student level that are:

(A) appropriately aligned to the Indiana academic standards; and

(B) readily available to educators, parents, and students across the state.

(3) Create and identify dedicated math resources for parents, families, and educators to assist with intervention and enrichment opportunities and instructional strategies.

     (b) Not later than July 1, 2024, the department shall post the resources created and identified under subsection (a)(3) on the department’s website.

     (c) Not later than December 1, 2024, the department shall submit a plan to the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 that includes:

(1) strategies for the early identification of students who are at risk of not meeting grade level proficiency in mathematics; and

(2) recommendations for high quality intervention policies for mathematics that focus on:

(A) providing data driven, systematic small group or individualized instruction focused on building student understanding through mathematical learning progressions;

(B) using materials aligned to daily core instruction; and

(C) using evidence based instructional strategies to promote:

(i) conceptual understanding;

(ii) procedural fluency; and

(iii) real world problem solving.

This subsection expires July 1, 2025.

As added by P.L.150-2024, SEC.6.