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The Early Math Initiative

A national initiative to help federal and state-funded preschool programs enhance mathematical development and learning in young children.

We are currently accepting participants for our second cohort!

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What is EMI?

A national training network and instructional support system for federal or state-funded preschool programs with additional enhancements for learning in the home.

There are two primary goals of the EMI: 1) to scale the implementation of the Pre-K Mathematics Curriculum nationally and 2) to develop regional training networks to assist programs with their implementation through a sustainable continuous improvement plan.

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Why it works

  • Pre-K Curriculum

    Grounded in cognitive developmental theory and research on early math abilities. Aligned to the common core math standards.

  • Professional Development

    A hands-on approach to learning effective early math instruction through active participation.

  • Personalized Coaching

    Training and technical assistance in developing an effective professional development model, including on-site support.

  • Home Activities

    Math activities sent home to keep and use with children and families.

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Want these results in your district?

The math achievement gap narrowed at the end of pre-K and persisting at the end of kindergarten. 

Participating students scoring at the national average on mathematics achievement tests at the end of kindergarten.

Pre-K teachers improving their instruction and student performance in mathematics as a result of their participation.

Kindergarten teachers reporting that children mastered 70% of the cluster of the common core math standards for K and partly mastered the remaining clusters.

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The Early Math Initiative is a project of WestEd, a research, development, and service agency promoting excellence, achieving equity, and improving learning for children, youth, and adults. Since its inception in 1966, WestEd has been a leader in moving research into practice.

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