Mathematics Consulting Services

Driving Equity and Excellence in Mathematics Instruction

The CESA 2 Curriculum & Coaching Center of Excellence partners with districts to strengthen mathematics teaching and learning through equitable, coherent, and language-rich systems of support. Grounded in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and the Learning, Language & Literacy Integrated Framework for Teaching (L3IFT), our mathematics services integrate content, language, and reasoning so every learner can access and engage in rigorous mathematical thinking.

Math Consulting Services

Student and staff well-being and professional self-care are essential to school districts. CESA 2 can help school district staff increase their professional stamina to best serve their students.

  • We conduct comprehensive audits of district mathematics curricula to evaluate alignment to the Wisconsin Standards for Mathematics, NCTM Effective Teaching Practices, and the UDL framework. Our analysis identifies strengths, gaps, and equity barriers across grade levels to ensure a coherent and rigorous mathematics progression.

    Outcomes:

    • Clear vertical alignment across K–12 mathematics

    • Identification of access gaps and areas for improvement

    • Actionable recommendations for standards-based revision and resource alignment

  • We guide districts through the process of selecting and implementing evidence-based, high-quality mathematics instructional materials. Our consultants support adoption teams in evaluating rigor, cultural responsiveness, and accessibility through a UDL and equity lens.

    Outcomes:

    • Informed HQIM selection process aligned to district goals

    • Increased teacher confidence in materials use

    • Implementation plans that connect materials to practice

  • We coach teachers and teams to design units and lessons using backwards design anchored in clear learning intentions, success criteria, and assessments aligned to both content and language standards.

    Outcomes:

    • Consistent lesson design anchored in standards and success criteria

    • Integration of content, language, and reasoning goals

    • Instructional coherence across classrooms and grade levels

  • We help educators create inclusive and language-rich classrooms where every student can reason, communicate, and engage in mathematics. Our approach integrates WIDA ELD Standards and the L3IFT Framework to make the academic language of mathematics explicit.  

    Outcomes:

    • Increased access for multilingual learners and students with IEPs

    • Explicit language objectives embedded in mathematics lessons

    • Student discourse that demonstrates reasoning, justification, and argumentation

  • CCC coaches collaborate with teachers through job-embedded coaching cycles and PLC facilitation. Together, we analyze student work, plan responsive instruction, and strengthen core teaching practices using real-time data.

    Outcomes:

    • Improved instructional quality through reflective practice

    • Shared ownership of student learning across teams

    • Stronger collective efficacy among mathematics educators

  • We train educators to elevate mathematical discourse and reasoning through structured routines, scaffolds, and language supports. Teachers learn to design lessons where students explain, justify, and argue mathematically with precision and confidence.

    Outcomes:

    • Consistent use of mathematical discourse routines

    • Students articulate reasoning using precise academic language

    • Observable shifts from teacher-centered to student-centered instruction

  • We partner with districts to conduct equity audits and use disaggregated data to identify opportunity gaps in mathematics instruction and achievement. Our consultants guide leaders in designing systems of support and continuous improvement.

    Outcomes:

    • Identification of inequities across programs and student groups

    • Data-informed action plans to close performance gaps

    • Ongoing monitoring structures for equitable outcomes

  • We help teachers bridge compliance and practice by integrating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) directly into mathematics planning. Instruction is differentiated through UDL and scaffolded to meet individual goals.

    Outcomes:

    • Instructional plans that reflect IEP/ILP targets

    • Aligned progress monitoring systems

    • Increased access and independence for students receiving specialized services

  • We train leadership teams to conduct focused instructional walkthroughs that collect evidence of coherence, access, and alignment between curriculum and classroom practice. Feedback cycles are designed to promote growth and systemwide consistency.

    Outcomes:

    • Leadership calibration around effective math instruction

    • Actionable data from classroom observations

    • Targeted coaching and professional development plans

  • We collaborate with secondary leaders to reimagine mathematics pathways that broaden access to advanced coursework and align with college and career readiness standards. Our facilitation process uses local data and equity analysis to design inclusive course sequences.

    Outcomes:

    • Aligned and equitable secondary math pathways

    • Reduced tracking and increased participation in advanced courses

    • Sustainable course offerings aligned with district vision

  • We help educators embed assessment-for-learning practices into daily mathematics instruction—shifting from evaluation to growth. Teachers learn to design and use formative assessments, rubrics, and student work analysis to guide next steps.

    Outcomes:

    • Formative practices embedded in daily lessons

    • Students empowered to reflect on their own learning

    • Instructional agility informed by real-time data

  • We design tools and workshops to help schools engage families as partners in mathematics learning. This includes family math nights, communication templates, and resources that build confidence and shared understanding of standards-based math.

    Outcomes:

    • Increased family understanding of mathematical learning goals

    • Strengthened school–community partnerships

    • Greater support for mathematics learning beyond the classroom

  • All mathematics services include data collection and reflection protocols to measure progress and inform continuous improvement. Evidence is gathered through walkthroughs, surveys, and student outcomes.

    Outcomes:

    • Documented impact of professional learning

    • Clear metrics tied to district goals

    • Sustainable systems for instructional improvement

Our Math Experts

Matt Hayden

Math Consultant & Instructional Coach

Molly Rilling

Math Consultant & Instructional Coach

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