Key activities to build state capacity to support local education agencies (LEAs) in the use of data-informed evidence-based K-5 mathematics instruction include:

Collaborating with ALSDE, AMSTI, and AMSTI K-5 Regional Math Specialists to research, identify, and design a framework to guide data-driven instructional decision-making.

Co-developing and coordinating data-driven implementation plan to promote the use of evidence-based practices in early grades math instruction.

Collaborating with ALSDE and AMSTI to design professional learning in participating demonstration schools and districts to support the use of a framework to guide data-driven instructional decision-making.

Collaborating with ALSDE and AMSTI in identifying evidence-based materials and resources geared to the specific needs of teachers and administrators to ensure effective instructional approaches are implemented in schools; and

Collaborating with ALSDE and AMSTI in refining professional learning systems and support scaling.