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March 11, 2024

 

BW Walch Welcomes Jessica Jeffers as Division Manager for its
Rapidly Expanding OGAP Division

PORTLAND, Maine — BW Walch, a leading provider of mathematics resources and professional development, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jessica Jeffers as the Division Manager for our rapidly growing OGAP (Ongoing Assessment Project) division. In her new role, Jessica will spearhead the expansion of our proven research-based professional development initiatives for mathematics teachers across the United States.

Jessica brings a wealth of experience and expertise to BW Walch. With an impressive background in teaching and leadership and substantive experience in delivering OGAP training for our district clients, Jessica is well-positioned to lead our OGAP division and contribute to the continued success of our
educational solutions.

Established in 2016, The OGAP division at BW Walch provides comprehensive and research-based professional development for math teachers. With a network of hundreds of authorized national and local facilitators, OGAP is an outgrowth of a research project with the National Science Foundation.

As Division Manager, Jessica will play a pivotal role in overseeing the strategic growth of OGAP. Her responsibilities will include collaborating with school districts, educators, and OGAP facilitators to ensure the effective management and implementation of the OGAP program, as well as fostering a community of continuous learning and improvement.

“We are delighted to welcome Jessica Jeffers to the BW Walch team as our new Division Manager for OGAP,” said Al Noyes, CEO at BW Walch. “Her leadership and commitment to advancing math education align perfectly with our mission to empower teachers by providing high-quality tailored educational solutions. With Jessica at the helm, we are confident in the continued success and expansion of our OGAP program, ultimately benefiting teachers and students alike.”

Jessica expressed her enthusiasm for joining BW Walch, stating, “I am excited to be part of a company that is dedicated to empowering educators and improving math education. The OGAP division’s commitment to research-based professional development aligns with my passion for ensuring all students have access to high-quality math instruction. I look forward to working with the team to make a positive impact on math education across the country.”

Media inquiries: Al Noyes
CEO, BW Walch
[email protected]

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The OGAP Book Series Updates

A Focus on Fractions: Bringing Mathematics Education Research to the Classroom -3rd edition (Petit, Laird, Ebby, and Marsden, 2022)

A Focus on Addition and Subtraction: Bringing Mathematics Education Research to the Classroom (Ebby, Hulbert, Broadhead (2021))

A Focus on Ratios and Proportions: Bringing Mathematics Education Research to the Classroom (Petit, Laird, Wyneken, Huntoon, Abele-Austin, and Sequeira (2020))

Coming soon – 2nd edition of A Focus on Multiplication and Division: Bringing Mathematics Education Research to the Classroom -2rd edition (in press 2023)

OGAP goes virtual during 2020.

Study shows significant impact of OGAP on both teacher and student learning

OGAP identified as resource for Considerations for STEM Education from PreK through Grade 3

OGAP Additive Reasoning featured in Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education Spotlight LINK.

STEM for All Video Showcase: Transforming the Educational Landscape. May 14-21
http://stemforall2018.videohall.com/ The Ongoing Assessment Project (OGAP): Developing Formative Assessment Tools and Routines for Additive Reasoning” (A video illustrating the latest expansion of OGAP to grades K-2, featuring Beth Hulbert & Caroline Ebby, along with teachers, coaches and classrooms from Philadelphia, Charleston, and Alabama)

2019 National Presentations

NCSM 2019 – April 3, 8:15 – 9:15 AM: Multiplicative Reasoning in Action: An Interactive Professional Development Session Modeling How to Support Teachers to Link Area Models with Algorithms. Mary Abele Austin (National OGAP Facilitator and Math Coach, Chittenden East Supervisory Union); Karen Reinhardt, (National OGAP Facilitator, and National Math Consultant)

NCSM 2019 – Wednesday April 3, 10:45 – 11:45 AM: Seven Potential Instructional Responses to Formative Assessment: Coaching Instructional Decisions with OGAP Learning Progressions. Elizabeth P. Cunningham (Assistant Professor University of Michigan Flint and National OGAP Facilitator; Christine Farnham (Barre City Elementary and Middle School, Math Coach and Math Interventionist and National OGAP Facilitator)

NCSM 2019 – April 3, 3:00 – 4:00 PM: Using OGAP Learning Progressions to Promote Equity and Access to Important Mathematics for All Students. Beth Hulbert (OGAPMath LLC Partner and Lead OGAP National Facilitator); Caroline Ebby (Senior Researcher, CPRE, University of Pennsylvania and OGAP National Facilitator)

NCTM 2019 – Thursday April 4, 9:45 – 11 AM: Beyond the Algorithm: Tools and Strategies for Building Fluent, Flexible Multiplicative Reasoners. Mary Abele Austin (National OGAP Facilitator and Math Coach, Chittenden East Supervisory Union); Karen Reinhardt, (National OGAP Facilitator, and National Math Consultant)

NCTM Research Conference: Beyond Correctness: Strategy Use in Multiplicative Reasoning Performance. Caroline Ebby and Robert Nathenson (Research Specialists, CPRE, University of Pennsylvania)

AERA in Toronto, April 5-9, 2019:Promises and Challenges in Implementing Research-Based Formative Assessment in a Large Urban District: Mixed-Methods Findings. Jonathan Supovitz, Caroline Ebby, Janine Remillard, Adrienne Flack (Research Specialists, CPRE, University of Pennsylvania)

AERA in Toronto, April 5-9, 2019: Sophistication Matters: The Importance of Strategy Development on Student Performance on Multiplication and Division Problems. Caroline Ebby and Robert Nathenson (Research Specialists, CPRE, University of Pennsylvania)

OGAP Related Presentations

NCTM 2019 – Thursday April 4, 8 – 9:00 AM: In a SNAP! Using Photographs and Learning Progressions as a Formative Assessment Tool. Sarah Roller (Assistant Professor University of Alabama Huntsville); Elizabeth P. Cunningham (Assistant Professor University of Michigan Flint and National OGAP Facilitator); Katherine Marin (Assistant Professor Stone Hill College)

NCSM 2019 – Monday April 1, 4:00 – 5:00 PM : Coaching Teachers to Use Photographs and Learning Progressions as a Formative Assessment Tool. Katherine Marin (Assistant Professor Stone Hill College); Elizabeth P. Cunningham (Assistant Professor University of Michigan Flint and National OGAP Facilitator; and Sarah Roller (Assistant Professor University of Alabama Huntsville).

2018 – 2019 OGAP Professional Development Sites

  • Alabama
    • De Kalb City Schools, Alabama
      • Additive and Multiplicative, July 2018 and August 2018
    • AMSTI at Jackson State University, Alabama
      • Fractions, July 2018
      • Proportional, September, 2018
    • A+ College Ready, Birmingham, AL
      • Fraction Training, Spring 2018
    • Huntsville, AL School District
      • Additive Reasoning, June 2018
      • Fractions, June 2018
  • Charleston Public Schools, Charleston, South Carolina
    • Additive and Multiplicative, June 2018
    • Fractions, July 2018
  • Maryland Department of Education
    • Fractions, July 2018
  • New Hampshire
    • Rochester, NH – Additive and Multiplicative, August, 2018
    • Plymouth, NH – Multiplicative, August, 2018
  • Omaha Nebraska Public School District
    • Additive Reasoning Facilitator Training, May 2018
  • Philadelphia Math Counts Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 2018
    • Additive
    • Fractions
    • Proportions
  • Vermont
    • Champlain Valley Educator Development Center, Colchester, Vermont
      • Additive August 2018.
    • Vermont Northeast Kingdom Regions
      • Additive and Fractions, August 2018
    • Vermont Learning Collaborative Southern Vermont
      • Additive, July 2018
  • Wallenpaupack Pennsylvania Public Schools
    • Additive Reasoning, June 2018
    • Multiplicative Reasoning, July 2018
  • OGAP National Facilitator Training, Montpelier, VT – Additive and Fractions, July 2018