ASSISTments for Maryland Middle Schools Program

ASSISTments for Maryland Middle Schools Program

Overview: 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.