Workshop 8: Math for All: Professional Learning to Help Teachers Reach All Students in the Mathematics Classroom

Persistent differences in mathematics performance between general and special education students underscore the need for improving teachers’ preparation to better serve the needs of students with different strengths and needs. Math for All is a research-based, intensive professional learning program designed to help K–5th grade teachers provide accessible, high-quality mathematics instruction to ALL students, including students with disabilities. Using a neurodevelopmental framework (NDF), we analyze the lesson, understand the strengths and challenges of a student, and build adaptations that support the student’s access to the lesson. Multiple research studies have demonstrated the efficacy of the Math for All approach.