In March 2008, the Virginia Mathematics & Science Coalition formed the Middle School Mathematics Specialists Task Force and charged it with the following tasks:
- Define the role and responsibilities of Middle School Mathematics Specialists
- Identify the knowledge and competencies needed for a Middle School Mathematics Specialists to be successful.
- Describe what the preparation of Middle School Mathematics Specialists should involve, including work with principals, supervisors and other instructional staff
- Explain how the role of a Middle School Mathematics Specialists can compliment and enhance the organizational structure of a school and a school division.
- Describe ways to sustain a successful Middle School Mathematics Specialists program.
The Taskforce was chaired by Vandi Hodges and Joy Whitenack.
The following documents are a result of the Task Force.
| Title | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra Subcommittee Report | 2009 | Algebra Subcommittee |
| Geometry Subcommittee Report | 2009 | Geometry Subcommittee |
| Leadership Subcommittee Report | 2009 | Leadership Subcommittee |
| Middle School Mathematics Specialist Report | 2009 | Middle School Math Specialist |
| Numbers and Operations/Rational Number and Proportional Reasoning Report | 2009 | Number Sense Report |
| Probability and Statistics Report | 2009 | Probability and Statistics |