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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. ​

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  • 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: Numeracy​ 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 ​​​​
  • The Illinois State Board of Education is pleased to share the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan first draftPDF Document​ with the field. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft in advance of the upcoming listening tours, where there will be opportunities to provide direct feedback.
  • ​Numeracy Plan Update - Draft 1​PDF Document
  • ​Numeracy ReportPDF Document
  • The Illinois State Board of Education hosted multiple listening tour sessions across the state to gather direct feedback on the first draft of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan.   ISBE wants to ensure that all Illinois stakeholders provide feedback on this important work.  Input shared will directly inform the final plan.  Please see the details about the listening tour sessions below..
    • Springfield - Illinois State Board of Education | October 16 | 4:00 p.m. 
    • Naperville - NIU Campus | October 22 | 4:00 p.m. 
    • Rockford - RPS Administration Building | October 23 | 4:00 p.m. 
    • Virtual Meeting | November 4 | 4:00 p.m. 
    • Champaign - UIUC Campus | November 5 | 4:00 p.m. 
    • Edwardsville - SIUE Campus | November 12 | 4:00 p.m. 
    • Carbondale - CCHS Campus | November 13 | 4:00 p.m. 
    • Chicago - Illinois State Board of Education | November 18 | 4:00 p.m. ​​​

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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