EPISODE · Apr 25, 2025 · 28 MIN
Numeracy Counts Academy for Administrators with Dr. Kim Zeidler-Watters
from KEDC Podcast Empowering EdTalks · host KEDC with Brandy Breeze
In this episode guest, Dr. Kim Zeidler-Watters, discusses the Numeracy Counts Academy, focusing on the role of administrators in enhancing math education. May 1st is the deadline for applying for this administration professional experience. Listen to this conversation to gain more understanding about how the Numeracy Counts Academy for Administrators came to exist and what it will consist of for participants. It is encouraged that districts have district, school, and classroom levels involved with the Numeracy Counts Academy for Teachers and Administrators to have the most impact on improving math instruction for your students. You can listen to the Numeracy Counts Academy in Episode 28 with Kelly Stone from KCM for more about the teacher academy.00:00 Introduction to PIMSR and Numeracy Counts Academy03:08 The Importance of Student-Centric Approaches06:02 Building Capacity in Administrators08:56 Partnerships and Collaborative Efforts12:03 Resources and Frameworks for Administrators17:45 Understanding Problem Solving in Mathematics20:45 Establishing a Whole School Math Agreement23:36 Guiding Framework for Administrator Academy26:44 Building Localized Expertise in Math Instruction29:30 The Importance of Language in Math EducationKCM Numeracy Counts WebpageBe sure you stay up to date with the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act, including upcoming professional learning opportunities, available resources and more! Sign up to receive this monthly newsletter here.
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