Alabama Numeracy Act
The Alabama Numeracy Act, signed into law in 2022, with the purpose of enhancing math proficiency in Alabama Public Schools for students in grades K-5. It focuses on monitoring student progress, providing interventions, and ensuring students reach grade-level proficiency by the end of the fifth grade. The Alabama Numeracy Act builds the capacity of elementary educators and ensures that they have the support and tools needed to be successful in the classroom and improve student achievement. It is a comprehensive statewide plan to address Alabama’s math crisis. The legislation includes intensive support for schools such as:
- K-5 math coaches in every elementary school
- high-quality instructional materials & curricula that are aligned to our Alabama Course of Study-teacher written & vetted standards
- training for teachers and principals
- intensive interventions for struggling students
- accountability to ensure schools are making progress