Getting Students Engaged in Math at Valley Charter

At Valley Charter School in Van Nuys, California, Teach to One Roadmaps is helping students build confidence and make real progress in math. In 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classrooms across two campuses, the program is  seamlessly integrated into systems, routines, and relationships to help every student catch up and move ahead. The implementation of the program is driven by thoughtful leadership and dedicated educators, including Math Lead Damian Coleman, Principal Brenda Sadeghi, and Math Teacher Eduardo Reynoso.

Inside the Classroom

Students arrive at their assigned seats equipped with laptops and individualized Teach to One Roadmaps packets, which include a work time poster, a note-taking sheet, and graph paper. Each lesson begins with a brief warm-up task projected on the board. Then students log into their Teach to One Roadmaps portal and choose from three recommended skills based on their unique learning path.

How Learning Happens

With clear entry routines in place, learners alternated between video lessons, paper-based practice, and whiteboard activities. As students work, Mr. Coleman circulates, offering targeted feedback and encouragement. Students who show mastery advance to a Skill Challenge; those who need more support revisit explanatory videos or engage in peer discussions.

What Students Say

Students describe Teach to One Roadmaps as “straightforward” and appreciated knowing exactly what steps to take. One eighth grader noted that completing a challenge with full accuracy felt motivating, while another commented on the program’s clarity compared to other tools they’ve used.

Mr. Coleman shared the story of a 7th grader who initially found they had mastered just 1% of the 4th grade skills on their 7th grade Roadmap after completing the diagnostic assessment. Instead of feeling discouraged, the student felt empowered and moved ahead, leaning into the challenge.