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The Illinois State Board of Education is developing the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan, a statewide initiative to strengthen math learning for all students. Rooted in evidence-based practices and informed by voices from the field, this plan is designed to support educators, schools, and districts with the tools, resources, and professional learning they need to deliver high-quality math instruction at every grade level. The Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan​ will guide shared efforts across the state to improve student achievement in mathematics and prepare all learners for future success. ​

For those unable to attend a listening tour session, feedback on the first draft can be provided using this form.​​

Stay Connected

  • Sign Up for Updates:​  Join the email list to receive updates, invitations to listening sessions, and opportunities to provide feedback. Stakeholder input will help shape a statewide vision for mathematics learning that supports every student in Illinois. ​​

Development Resources

  • Timeline
    • June 2025: Literacy Summit
    • August-September 2025: Initial Plan Development and Drafting
    • October-November 2025: Draft 1 Listening Tour
  • First Draft 
    • ​​​Draft 1: Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan​PDF Document
    • Listed below are the first draft writing team members and their associated organizational affiliation(s).
      • Shanteau Allen, - Chicago Public Schools
      • Amy Alsop - Illinois Federation of Teachers
      • Melanie Andrews - Regional Office of Education #13
      • Kelsey Bakken - Advance Illinois
      • Heather Becker - Illinois Education Association
      • Leslie Bee - Dunlap Community Unit School District #323
      • Brandi Bruley - Taylorville CUSD 3
      • Joseph Christofanelli - Cook County School District #130
      • Bill Curtin, NBCT - Teach Plus Illinois
      • Jill Donnel, Ed.D. - Council on Teacher Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
      • Dr. Anji Garza - Regional Office of Education #47
      • ​Mara Hamilton - O'Fallon School District #90 
      • Darshan M. Jain - Adlai E. Stevenson High School
      • Samantha Leav - Data Science 4 Everyone
      • Alanna Mertens - Chicago Public Schools
      • Dr. Cori More - Eastern Illinois University
      • Dr. Corey Morrison - Chicago Public Schools
      • Phi Nguyen - University of Illinois Chicago
      • Dr. Todd D. Oberg - Illinois College, Illinois Mathematics Teacher Educators, Illinois Section of the Mathematical Association of America
      • Dr. Sara Rezvi - Dominican University
      • Dr. Rachel Rupnow - Northern Illinois University
      • Dr. Anita Sundrani - Chicago Public Schools
      • Leah Winter Mathematics Teacher Du Quoin High School
      • Dr. Scott Zinzer - College of DuPage ​​​

Needs Assessment and Summit Highlights

  • The Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan is being built in collaboration with educators and education partners across the state. In spring 2025, a statewide needs assessment gathered input from the field to better understand current challenges, priorities, and areas of support in mathematics instruction. ​

  • On June 3, 2025, ISBE hosted the Numeracy Plan Summit at Illinois State University. The event brought together educators, higher education faculty, school leaders, community organizations, nonprofit advocates, and policymakers to begin shaping a shared vision for improving mathematics outcomes in Illinois. Participants explored best practices, discussed effective instructional strategies, and identified key components for a statewide numeracy plan.

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