67-34-01-03. Research-based intervention program.

1. A research-based mathematics intervention program is a program designed to provide supplemental, targeted instruction to students identified as needing additional support in mathematics proficiency.

2. Any intervention program implemented in North Dakota public or nonpublic schools must meet the following criteria: a. Be evidence based and research supported, with documentation demonstrating effectiveness in improving student mathematics outcomes. b. Be aligned with the North Dakota Mathematics Content Standards and complement tier I core mathematics instruction.

c. Include built-in progress monitoring tools or formative assessment capabilities to inform instruction and measure student growth over time.

d. Provide embedded supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners, as applicable.

e. Offer professional development and implementation guidance for educators to support program fidelity.

f. Be adopted and approved by the local school board.

3. The department shall create and maintain a list of suggested research-based mathematics intervention programs. The list must be made available publicly on the department's website and upon request. To be considered for placement on the state-suggested list, the intervention program vendor shall:

a. Contact the department or visit the department's website to retrieve the application form.

b. Complete the application form, which must:

(1) Include assurances for items listed under this section.

(2) Require a signature from someone with vendor signature authority.

(3) Require contact information to be shared with the department.

c. Submit the application form via the instructions on the form. The department then shall review the application form and inform the vendor of its status within thirty days.

4. If an intervention program vendor application is approved, the vendor must be added to the suggested intervention program list. The superintendent may remove vendors if they are not in compliance with the criteria in this chapter. The department shall track intervention program vendors to determine whether they are in compliance with this chapter.

5. The department shall provide feedback to the intervention program vendors about data-sharing agreements and the usefulness of the intervention program data. If data are found to be of little value or low quality, the superintendent may remove vendors from the list.

History: Effective April 1, 2026.

General Authority: NDCC 15.1-21-12.3, 28-32-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-21-12.2