Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
2/22/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category:
Special Education and Student Services
Type:
Action
Subject:
15.27 Review and Potential Approval of TouchMath Curriculum for MTSS Intervention and Special Education.
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal
:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with equitable and high expectations, access to technology, and instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
Policy:
Enclosure
:
TouchMath Quote Sole Source Statement
File Attachment:
Touchmath Quote 3399.pdf
Sole-Source-Statement-2022.pdf
Summary
:
TouchMath is a multisensory approach to teaching mathematics to struggling students. The TouchMath curriculum uses science-based and research-backed methodology, students can use the numeral itself as a manipulative and make the transition from Concrete to Representational to Abstract (C-R-A) understanding. TouchMath curriculum can be used as part of schools MTSS and students in special education. The TouchMath curriculum kits will be provided to each of the elementary (PK-Grade 5), middle and high schools (Upper Level) with embedded training for teachers from the company.
Funding
:
R0930 - site 5052/10
Fiscal Impact
:
$352,095.04
Recommendation
Move to approve the purchase of TouchMath Curriculum Kits for Mt Diablo Unified Schools as part of MTSS Intervention and Special Education.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Amy Sudrla - Special Education Administrator
Signed By:
Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
Signed By:
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:
Nancy Chen - Chief Accountant
Signed By:
Cesar Alvarado - General Counsel
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:
Original Motion
Member
Cherise Khaund
Moved, Member
Debra Mason
seconded to approve the
Original
motion 'Move to approve the purchase of TouchMath Curriculum Kits for Mt Diablo Unified Schools as part of MTSS Intervention and Special Education.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye:
5
Nay:
0
.
The motion
Carried
5 - 0
Linda Mayo
Yes
Debra Mason
Yes
Cherise Khaund
Yes
Keisha Nzewi
Yes
Erin McFerrin
Yes