ASSISTments for Maryland Middle Schools Program

A grant-funded opportunity designed to deliver comprehensive support to transform middle school math classrooms through innovative, evidence-based tools and strategies.

Geographic Scope: Maryland middle schools

Focus Areas:

• Improving student math achievement
• Promoting equity through data-driven instruction
• Empowering teachers with actionable insights
• Supporting each student's learning journey

Funding:

• Fully funded by: Maryland State Department of Education and Arnold Ventures
• Duration: 4 years
• Cost to schools: No costs required - fully grant-funded

What's Included:

• Two years of hands-on support for each participating school
• Expert classroom visits with hands-on coaching, debriefs, and model lessons
• Monthly data reports with actionable insights
• On-demand teacher resources (video tutorials, user guides)
• Implementation planning and progress monitoring support at district level
• Quarterly collaborative progress meetings
• In-person kickoff training
• 3-4 in-person coaching sessions per year

Eligibility:

• Middle schools in Maryland
• Schools with 1:1 technology access for students
• Access to Learning Management System (LMS) - direct integration available for Google Classroom and Canvas; other LMSs connect via Edlink
• Technology compatible with latest versions of Chrome or Firefox

Platform Features:

• Curriculum-integrated online math tool
• Seamless integration with Illustrative Math and other standards-aligned curricula
• Immediate, meaningful feedback to students
• Real-time data for teachers to pinpoint misconceptions
• Assignment and student detail reports
• Skill builder data

Long-term Sustainability:

• Teachers can continue using ASSISTments platform free of charge after grant period ends
• Schools/districts can explore paid options for professional learning, support, and school/district data dashboards

Program Goals:

• Improve student math achievement
• Enable data-driven instruction
• Support equitable learning outcomes
• Empower teachers with actionable insights

Supported by: Maryland Partnership to Proven Programs

Background: ASSISTments has been proven to raise math achievement for all students, particularly those from historically underserved groups.

Application Process

How to Apply:

1. Visit the Maryland Program page
2. Review eligibility requirements
3. Click "Learn More" or "Apply" to be part of the next cohort

Next Cohort: Launching in 2026-27 school year

Required Materials (based on program description):

• District/school commitment to participate
• Confirmation of technology infrastructure (LMS, 1:1 devices, browser compatibility)
• Participation in implementation planning meetings

Support During Application:

• Contact ASSISTments team for questions about technology requirements or eligibility
• Schedule planning calls with success managers to develop implementation roadmap

Key Requirements for Participation:

• Commitment to collaborative progress meetings (quarterly)
• Willingness to participate in classroom visits and coaching sessions
• Access to data and willingness to use it for instructional decisions
• 1:1 student technology access
• Compatible LMS system