Get 100% Student Success With Math Coaching
LAUSD Math Coaching Initiative. DataWORKS Educational Research is approved by LAUSD under RFP 2000003785 to deliver UTK-12 Math Coaching designed to close achievement gaps, support diverse learners, and drive measurable outcomes. This math coaching initiative is available to all schools in the district.
Top 6 Strategies Teachers Learn From Coaching
Break lessons down into small chunks
To increase comprehension
Checking for understanding questions
Every 2-3 minutes
Correct errors by reteaching parts of the lesson
To get everyone back on track
Whiteboards so teachers can monitor all students
All students show their work
Pair-share to consolidate student comprehension
Develop oral math language
Corrective feedback so everyone has the right answer
In situational intervention
We’ll Come To Your School For No Cost And Walk Through Math Classrooms Together
We’ll quantify what is going on right now; the student engagement, the corrective feedback, checking for understanding, modeling problems, formative assessment strategies, and more.
How Do Math Teachers Get 100% Success?
Our district-approved math coaching delivers effective instruction in every classroom that provides measurable outcomes.
Teach the whole class to 80% success, then provide individual corrective feedback to reach 100% success during the lesson.
Teachers instantly assess student understanding by asking checking for understanding questions every 2-3 minutes, using whiteboards, and adjusting instruction in the moment.
Additional Key Strategies From Coaching
Concept-Based Math Lessons
Students develop genuine mathematical thinking that transfers to any problem. Not worksheet-based instruction. Lessons are built on concepts that they can apply to more math problems. Your students will understand the mathematical reasoning behind every solution, building confidence and capability.
Teachers Model Their Thinking
Rather than filling the board with numbers, teachers will model their reasoning process, making mathematical thinking visible to every student.
After teachers model their thinking, they ask students “how did I solve this problem?” And when students work problems, teachers ask “how did you solve this problem?”
Students who can come up with the correct answer… and explain how they got it… have learned the concepts.
Engagement 2-3 Times Per Minute
Every student actively participates throughout every lesson; read, pair-share, answer questions, show whiteboards. This creates engagement 2-3 times per minute and resets student attention span so they are continually engaged and learning.
Transform Your School’s Math Achievement
Students Become More Engaged
Your teachers will see improvements from the very first coaching session. Students become more engaged, ask deeper questions, and demonstrate stronger understanding right away.
Confident Math Teachers
Teachers develop lasting mathematical teaching expertise that grows stronger with each lesson. They become confident in teaching math and inspire student thinking, engagement, and success.
We’ll Come To Your School For No Cost And Walk Through Math Classrooms Together
We’ll quantify what is going on right now; the student engagement, the corrective feedback, checking for understanding, modeling problems, formative assessment strategies, and more.
Designed to Meet LAUSD’s Core Instructional Priorities
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Teachers are coached to deliver instruction that is both academically rigorous and culturally relevant to LAUSD’s diverse student population.
Formative Assessments and Adjustments
Teachers learn how to assess in real-time during instruction so they can immediately adapt their teaching to ensure 100% student success.
Differentiated and Inclusive Instruction
Teachers master differentiation techniques and scaffolded supports to engage every learner without lowering rigor.
Equity-Focused
Every student succeeds; English learners, students with disabilities, and historically underserved populations. Our culturally responsive strategies educate all student populations without lowering standards and are embedded throughout every coaching cycle.
Aligned to the California Math Content Standards
All coaching supports lesson planning, delivery, and assessment aligned with the California Common Core State Standards in Mathematics. Teachers will be able to blend California Math Content Standards with engaging, relevant problem-solving that connects mathematics to students’ lives and futures.
Math Coaching Program Highlights
DataWORKS Educational Research will implement a comprehensive, multi-year math coaching and professional development program for LAUSD using our proven Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI)® model. This approach focuses on ensuring high-quality math instruction that is aligned with the California Math Content Standards and tailored to meet the diverse needs of UTK-12 students.
Key Components Of Our Coaching Model Include:
Pre-Coaching Session In Math Strategies
Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI), lesson design for mathematics, checking for understanding, student engagement, differentiation, EL strategies, and corrective feedback strategies.
We’ll Teach Demo Lessons To Your Students
Teachers will see the effective math instruction practices in action, in their classroom, with their students.
On-Site Coaching And Classroom Observations
Teachers will receive in-person coaching at their school sites, with real-time observations to provide feedback on lesson delivery and classroom management.
Differentiated Coaching Support
Each coaching session will be tailored to the unique needs of the school site and the specific roles of the instructional staff, including teachers, instructional aides, coaches, and administrators.
Train School-Site Coaches
Our Coaching Will Cover The Following Key Areas:
Content Knowledge
Ensuring teachers have a deep understanding of key math concepts aligned with California Math Content Standards.
Pedagogical Practices
Providing teachers with effective instructional strategies, such as differentiated instruction, student engagement techniques, and culturally responsive teaching.
Formative Assessments
Coaching teachers on using real-time questioning to gather data and adjust instruction in direct response to student answers during the lesson.
Sample Math Coaching Cycles
To illustrate our coaching and professional development approach, we have included a sample agenda below. It’s designed to demonstrate how effective math coaching sessions are structured, with a focus on specific goals, outcomes, and activities.
Pre-Classroom Observations
Training Session In Math Strategies
Formative Assessment Strategies
Lesson Modeling
Lesson Planning
Teaching Demo Lessons
Real-Time Coaching
Train School-Site Coaches And Admins
Post Classroom Observations
We’ll Come To Your School For No Cost And Walk Through Math Classrooms Together
We’ll quantify what is going on right now; the student engagement, the corrective feedback, checking for understanding, modeling problems, formative assessment strategies, and more.
Evidence-Based Approaches
DataWORKS’ Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI)® model is grounded in evidence-based practices that have been shown to improve teacher effectiveness and student outcomes. We incorporate a variety of strategies and tools, such as Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles, formative assessments, and data-driven instruction, to ensure continuous improvement in instructional practices.
Key Evidence-Based Strategies Include:
PDSA Cycles
Our coaching sessions include structured PDSA cycles where teachers plan lessons, implement them, study the outcomes, and make necessary adjustments. This ensures that teachers are constantly refining their instructional strategies based on real-time feedback and data.
Formative Assessments
Teachers are trained to use checking for understanding as formative assessments throughout lessons, allowing educators to adjust instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
Culturally Responsive Teaching
We emphasize culturally responsive pedagogy to engage students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring equitable access to high-quality math instruction.
Learning Framework
DataWORKS’ coaching sessions are aligned with LAUSD’s Teaching and Learning Framework (TLF). Our approach is designed to help teachers master key competencies outlined in the TLF, including:
Student Discussion Techniques
Teachers will be trained to use effective questioning strategies to engage students in meaningful mathematical discourse.
Feedback to Students
Our coaching will emphasize the use of feedback to improve student understanding and help them take ownership of their learning.
Checking for Understanding
Constant checking for understanding is a core element of our Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) model, ensuring that teachers can identify gaps in student learning and address them in real time.
Testimonials from Educators
"Great tips to incorporate into the classroom!"
Raul Jay Proano, 6th Grade ELA/ELD Teacher, Vista Charter Middle School, LAUSD
"Thank you for giving us real strategies that I can take to my classroom and use right away!"
Darla MacDonald, 2nd Grade Teacher, Fenton Primary Center, Los Angeles, CA
"Thank you for the helpful strategies. They are so easy to incorporate in lessons to help students."
Fernando Ibarra, 6th Grade ELA/History teacher, Vista Charter Middle School, LAUSD
"This was such a practical, informative, and inspiring session! I loved the modeling and being able to see how to do this kind of teaching. So much to love!"
Brielyn Flones, 8th Grade ELD teacher, Vista Charter Middle School, LAUSD
"Fast-paced, interactive, and highly useful! Thanks!"
Tami Francis, ELD Categorical Programs, Downey, CA
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