This report provides a comprehensive overview of the steps taken by the Virginia Department of Education (the Department) to oversee and track mathematics instruction, ensuring that students throughout the Commonwealth are provided high-quality, evidence-based learning in mathematics by supporting educators through professional learning and funding opportunities that support the most recent adoption of the Mathematics Standards of Learning. These standards provide a framework for instructional content to raise the academic achievement of all students in Virginia and to prepare them for college, the military, and/or careers. This report will present the reporting requirements alongside the required activities of Item 117 P.6 (Chapter 725, 2025 Acts of Assembly) for improvements in math, which are:

1. Oversee and track mathematics instruction, assessment scores, and learning outcomes in the Commonwealth to identify potential areas for improvement;

2. Identify evidence-based and proven best practices to improve mathematics instruction and student performance;

3. Establish the framework for and support the implementation of professional development strategies for educators and school systems;

4. Administer state funds provided to school divisions as appropriate;

5. Collaborate with school boards and division superintendents to support the implementation of competency-based and evidence-based mathematics learning, provide recommendations on best practices, and facilitate professional development opportunities for educators;

6. Oversee the statewide professional development framework for evidence-based teacher training, provide instructional guides and evidence-based resources, and facilitate regional professional development networks on improving mathematics; and

7. Collect data to analyze student mathematics progress and report the impact on student success across the Commonwealth.