Consultative Math Services

Improving math instruction at scale requires more than isolated strategies. It takes a structured, collaborative process that connects district priorities with what's happening in classrooms every day. By combining targeted data analysis, meaningful school engagement, and actionable recommendations, we help districts build a plan to create lasting improvements in student learning.

Phase 1: Strategic Alignment & Data Synthesis

We align our "instructional lens" with your district's vision and current data landscape.

• Define Goals & Metrics: Align district priorities with measurable indicators and identify key "look-fors" to guide school engagement.
• System-Wide Data Review: Analyze data at the district, school, and grade levels to uncover trends, identify gaps in data sources.
• Collaborative Planning: Select representative school sites and establish observation schedules designed to capture a holistic view of the system.

Phase 2: Collaborative School Visits

We go beyond the numbers to understand the "why" behind the trends through direct partnership in the field.

• Instructional Learning Walks: Observe classroom instruction alongside district leaders to build a shared understanding of effective math practices.
• Stakeholder Voices: Engage with teachers, leaders, and students to gather feedback that informs long-term needs and cultural goals.
• Collaborative Teams: Assess the extent and effectiveness of collaborative systems, such as PLCs, to see how data and curriculum are currently being used in practice.
• Daily Debriefs: Facilitate prep and debrief sessions to ensure immediate reflection and shared understanding between ALN and school leadership.

Phase 3: Analysis, Reflection & Strategic Roadmap

We synthesize our findings into a clear, actionable plan for district-wide growth.

• Integrated Trend Analysis: Review and analyze the intersection of classroom observations and system-wide data trends.
• Collaborative Reflection: Host a dedicated session with stakeholders to reflect on findings and identify the most impactful "next steps."
• The Strategic Report: Receive a comprehensive report and presentation that highlights your district's unique strengths and provides a clear roadmap for continued growth.
• Actionable Planning: Transition from "finding" to "doing" with recommendations specifically designed to guide your multi-year professional learning plan.

Data is only as powerful as the decisions it informs. We help districts move beyond tracking students using colors or numbers to understanding the story those numbers tell about teaching and learning.

• Comprehensive System-Wide Audit: We dive deep into data at the district, school, and grade levels. By identifying long-term trends and immediate priorities, we help you see where your system is thriving and where it needs focused support.
• Gap Identification: A strong intervention system requires the right information. We evaluate your current data sources to ensure they are providing the "whole picture." If gaps exist, we help you identify the supplemental tools and metrics necessary to drive effective intervention planning.
• Collaborative Teams Assessment: Data is most effective when teachers use it together. We explore current structures and make recommendations to ensure that data isn't just being "looked at," but is actually being used to change classroom practice.
• Alignment with High Leverage Concepts: We don’t just look at proficiency; we look at growth in the areas that matter most. We align your data analysis with the ALN High Leverage Concepts to ensure your interventions are targeting the most critical math foundations.

When a district’s intervention system is truly aligned, it does more than just provide extra help. It creates a clear, confident path to mastery for every student. We partner with you to bridge the gap between core instruction and specialized support, building a unified system rooted in student strengths.

• Systemic Coherence: We evaluate your current intervention structures across schools and grade levels to identify gaps in consistency.
• HLC-Aligned Intervention Framework: Using the ALN High Leverage Concept (HLC) Resources, we help you design a district-wide approach. By focusing intervention on these "big ideas," you ensure that the most struggling learners are spending their time on the math that opens doors to long-term success.
• Structural Optimization: We collaborate with leadership to design and refine school-based structures, such as scheduling, staffing, and grouping to allow for the effective and sustainable delivery of intervention services.
• Asset-Based Culture Shift: We lead the transition from a "deficit-model" to an asset-based culture. We help your teams focus on what students can do, using student strengths as the foundation for responsive, high-impact instruction.
• Individualized Planning Support: We provide hands-on review of sample IEPs and intervention plans. We work with your special education and intervention teams to ensure these documents are focused on essential math content and aligned with research-based mathematical practices.