Kentucky Center For Mathematics

What Kentucky Center For Mathematics does

Kentucky Center For Mathematics (KCM) is a state-established, nonprofit professional learning organization created by the Kentucky General Assembly in 2006 under KRS 164.525 and housed at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, KY. It is the only state-designated center for mathematics education in Kentucky and operates with a headcount of 11-50. KCM's mission is to advance effective mathematics teaching and learning across the Commonwealth, serving Kentucky K-12 mathematics teachers, coaches, interventionists, teacher leaders, and parents through research-based professional learning, instructional resources, and coaching support.

KCM's product surface is platform-plus-services and entirely free to Kentucky educators. Core products include Professional Learning Experiences (courses on early numeracy, fractions, math fact fluency, place value, and mathematical reasoning), the KCM Math Hub (curated content from teachers and researchers), Kentucky Numeracy Project instructional resources for grades K-4, Math Fact Fluency tools and companion site, Fluency Readiness Assessments, Number Talk Resources, SMART Books, Algebra I resources, Virtual Math Instruction Resources (Google Slides-based), KY Family Math for parents, the annual KCM Conference (19th annual scheduled for March 2027), and the Mathematics Achievement Fund (MAF) coaching program. Specialized programs include the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Academy (2024-2026 grant year) and the Kentucky Math Teacher Leaders (KyMTL) program. Content is developed in collaboration with Faculty Associates from four Kentucky universities (NKU, UofL, WKU, UK), giving KCM access to research-grade expertise across institutions.

KCM's revenue and operating model is funded primarily through state appropriations and legislation, including the Mathematics Achievement Fund (established 2005), Kentucky Department of Education grant administration, and short-cycle grants such as the KCMNCA. All professional learning courses, resources, webinars, and assessments are provided free of charge — there is no paid tier, subscription, or transactional revenue. KCM reaches educators through a multi-channel go-to-market: virtual and in-person courses, regional consultants visiting schools, annual conferences, collegial support groups, online resource hubs, social media, and partner-mediated distribution via regional education cooperatives and the KDE. Strategic priorities are set in coordination with the Kentucky Department of Education and partner universities, with measurable impact tracked through studies such as the 2023 Mathematics Achievement Fund evaluation.

Name

Kentucky Center For Mathematics

Legal name

Kentucky Center for Mathematics

Website

https://kentuckymathematics.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kentucky Center For Mathematics is a state-designated nonprofit, housed at Northern Kentucky University, that provides free professional learning, instructional resources, and coaching to K-12 math educators, coaches, interventionists, and parents across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mathematics Professional Development and Instructional Resources

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms (EDAJAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Math Enrichment Platforms & Courses (EDAMAEAF), Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12) (EDAJADAI)

Keywords

• Mathematics professional development
• Teacher professional learning
• Mathematics instructional resources
• Math curriculum support
• Educator coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

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B2B

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Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: KCM was established by the Kentucky General Assembly in 2006 and receives operational funding through state legislation. The Mathematics Achievement Fund (established 2005) provides funding for the Center for Mathematics and related programs. KCM also receives support through the Kentucky Department of Education and operates in partnership with Northern Kentucky University.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

The Kentucky Center for Mathematics provides free professional learning experiences, instructional resources, and coaching support for Kentucky mathematics educators across all grade levels (K-12 and adult education). Its core offerings include virtual and in-person professional learning courses, an extensive library of standards-aligned instructional resources and printable tools, student fluency assessments, the annual KCM Conference, and statewide programs such as the Mathematics Achievement Fund coaching initiative and KCM Numeracy Counts Academy.

Product overview

The Kentucky Center for Mathematics (KCM) is an education nonprofit that provides a comprehensive suite of professional learning, instructional resources, and support services for mathematics educators across Kentucky. The organization operates a platform-plus-services model consisting of: Professional Learning Experiences (PLEs) including courses on early numeracy, fractions, math fact fluency, and coaching; digital resource repositories including the KCM Math Hub, Kentucky Numeracy Project (KNP) Instructional Resources, Math Fact Fluency Companion Site, Virtual Math Instruction Resources, and KY Family Math; assessment tools including Fluency Readiness Assessments and Fluency Assessments; the KCM Virtual platform with recorded sessions; the annual KCM Conference; Math Tools for classroom instruction; and specialized programs including the Mathematics Achievement Fund (MAF) coaching and KCM Numeracy Counts Academy. These offerings work together to advance effective mathematics teaching and learning from early childhood through adult education.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• KCM: Kentucky Center for Mathematics - abbreviated name used for the organization

Products and services

• Professional Learning Experiences (PLEs) Expert-developed and delivered professional learning grounded in research, centered on practice and focused on learners. Includes courses on early numeracy, fractions, math fact fluency, place value, and mathematical reasoning for Kentucky math educators.
• KCM Virtual Free online mini-classes for educators covering elementary number sense, middle school fractions/decimals/percents, high school algebra/geometry, intervention expert talks, and professional development sessions.
• Course Offerings Informative and interactive professional learning courses for math educators including Explorations in Early Numeracy, Kentucky Math Interventionist Collegial Support, Kentucky Math Teacher Leaders, and Kentucky Mathematics Coach Collegial Support.
• KCM Math Hub A curated collection of videos, research summaries, and original posts from teachers and math educators sharing effective practices and insights into Kentucky classrooms.
• Kentucky Numeracy Project (KNP) Instructional Resources FREE bank of instructional resources supporting critical numeracy skills for grades K-4, including lesson plans, student direction pages, and printables.
• Math Fact Fluency Companion Site Companion website for the book 'Math Fact Fluency: 60+ Games and Assessment Tools to Support Learning and Retention' featuring over 20 games and assessment tools available in English and Spanish.
• KY Family Math Website for parents providing resources to engage students in mathematical learning through fun activities and sense-making problems.
• KCM Fluency Assessments FREE bank of assessments focused on evaluating students' foundational skills and conceptual understandings necessary for developing mathematical fluency, covering Operations, Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, and Fractions.
• Virtual Math Instruction Resources KCM-developed resources supporting online mathematics learning including customizable games, templates, and activities for number words, numerals, addition/subtraction, structuring, place value, multiplication/division, and fractions.
• KCM Conference Annual conference bringing together mathematics educators for professional development, networking, and learning. The 2027 conference marks the 19th annual event.
• Math Tools Printable and digital math teaching tools including arrow cards, bead racks, dot cards, hundreds charts, ten frame flash cards, fraction rulers, and other manipulatives for classroom instruction.
• Algebra I Resources Resources for middle and high school teachers to build thinking classroom culture focusing on algebraic reasoning and sense-making through rich mathematics tasks.
• Number Talk Resources Resources supporting number talks discussions including presentations, book study guides, and math talk tools based on Sherry Parrish's Number Talks book.
• Mathematics Achievement Fund (MAF) State legislation providing support, resources, and math coaching to Kentucky school districts, educators, and students to ensure academic grade level proficiency in mathematics.
• Learning Mathematics through Representations (LMR) Research-based curriculum unit for teaching integers and fractions using the number line as the principal representational context, developed by UC Berkeley.
• SMART Books Teacher-developed lesson plans using children's books to launch mathematical explorations.
• Math Coach Resources Resources for instructional math coaches including coaching frameworks, leadership development, effective teaching practices, and instructional routines.
• KCM Numeracy Counts Academy (KCMNCA) Academy providing activities and support for numeracy development during the 2024-2026 grant year.
• KCM Virtual PLEs for Classroom Teachers Free online mini-classes designed for classroom teachers covering topics including KCM Virtual Resources, choral counting, bead racks, math fact fluency, place value, assessment, and Desmos introduction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant positive effects on math achievement and reading test scores, improved student attendance, reduced disciplinary incidents across racial/ethnic groups and socioeconomic statuses (Kentucky Math Achievement Fund study, 2023)
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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics (KCTM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023KCM collaborated with KCTM and KAMTE to host the Kentucky Math Summit in Berea, KY on September 28, 2023, bringing together mathematics educators to discuss research-based solutions for improving student achievement.
• Kentucky Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (KAMTE)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023KCM collaborated with KCTM and KAMTE to host the Kentucky Math Summit, providing a platform for mathematics educators to discuss and propose research-based solutions for enhancing student achievement.
• Northern Kentucky University (NKU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005NKU serves as the host institution for KCM, providing administrative infrastructure and campus facilities including the Landrum Academic Center office space. KCM's home base is located on NKU's campus in Highland Heights, KY.
• Kentucky Department of Education (KDE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005KCM collaborates with KDE to support implementation of Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics and coordinate statewide mathematics education initiatives. KDE administers Mathematics Achievement Fund grants to local districts.
• University of LouisvillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005University of Louisville faculty, including Professor Jennifer Bay-Williams and Assistant Professor Katherine Marin, serve as KCM Faculty Associates and contribute to research, program development, and professional learning content.
• M2 ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2005Collaborative partner in the Mathematics Achievement Fund initiative, providing consulting services to support schools in implementing mathematics coaching.
• Kentucky Universities (Faculty Associates)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCM partners with faculty from 4 Kentucky Universities (NKU, University of Louisville, Western Kentucky University, University of Kentucky) who serve as Faculty Associates, contributing expertise in mathematics education research, program development, and teacher preparation.
• PIMSER (Partnership for Mathematics and Science Education Reform)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCM provides access to PIMSER printables - elementary math teaching resources developed by the University of Kentucky's Partnership for Mathematics and Science Education Reform.
• Regional Education CooperativesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional education cooperatives across Kentucky help distribute KCM resources and professional learning opportunities to educators within their service areas.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Math Solutions: Provides professional development, coaching, and instructional resources focused on mathematics teaching K-12. Closely aligned with KCM's teacher-training and instructional-resources core offering.
• Illustrative Mathematics: Provides research-backed K-12 math curriculum along with professional learning courses and teacher support materials. Mirrors KCM's pairing of standards-aligned instructional content with educator professional learning.
• CPM Educational Program: Publishes K-12 mathematics curriculum and operates professional development programs for math teachers. Directly comparable curriculum + PD combination for math educators.
• The Math Learning Center: Nonprofit developing K-5 math curriculum and instructional resources, with associated professional learning for educators. Highly comparable to KCM's combined curriculum-content and teacher-PD mission in mathematics.
• Charles A. Dana Center (UT Austin): University-based math education center that provides state-level math PD, instructional resources, and policy support. Functionally analogous to KCM as a state-affiliated math improvement center with university housing.
• AIMS Education Foundation: Nonprofit providing hands-on math and science activities and educator professional development for K-9 teachers. Comparable as a nonprofit PD/content provider for math educators.

Broad incumbents

• WestEd: Nonprofit education research, development, and service organization that works with states on math and STEM improvements. Overlaps with KCM in delivering math PD and serving state education systems, though at a much larger scale.
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM): National professional association serving math educators with resources, conferences, and publications. Overlaps with KCM in serving math teachers but operates at national scope rather than a single state.

Others

• Heinemann Publishing: Publishes professional books and resources for math and literacy educators, including Number Talks by Sherry Parrish which KCM leverages. Adjacent publisher enabling KCM-style PD rather than a competitor.
• Key Curriculum Press / Kendall Hunt: Publisher of math curricula including Discovering Geometry and related PD materials. An ecosystem partner adjacent to KCM's curriculum-development role rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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Profiles17 records

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