Seda Educational Consulting, LLC

Empowering Educators. Transforming Systems. Elevating Marginalized Math Learners.

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Company Overview

 

Seda Educational Consulting, LLC was founded by Dr. Pamela Seda, co-author of Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math Classroom. With over 30 years of experience as a high school math teacher, instructional coach, district leader, college instructor, and national speaker, Dr. Seda brings a powerful blend of practical experience and deep commitment to educational equity.

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Seda Educational Consulting supports school and district leaders, instructional coaches, and math educators in transforming mathematics instruction through the ICUCARE® Equity Framework. We equip educators to design math experiences that lift student voice, promote deep thinking, and empower all learners to become confident problem solvers—especially those who’ve been historically excluded from those opportunities.

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Our Story

 

I started this business because I was tired of watching brilliant students—especially Black and Brown students—be labeled as “low” or “unmotivated,” when the real problem wasn’t the students at all. Beneath the surface, the issue was never the students—it was how math was being taught and the systems that made it difficult to teach differently.

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Seda Educational Consulting began with a focus on supporting teachers, because I believed that with the right tools, strategies, and mindset, educators could create classrooms where every student is seen, valued, and expected to do the hard work of learning.

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But over time, I noticed a critical barrier: teachers would leave my sessions excited and ready to shift their practice—only to return to school environments that didn’t support those changes. Their efforts were often stifled by mandates, misaligned leadership, or systems rooted in compliance, not growth.

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That’s when my mission expanded to include school and district leaders—because I realized that student success is directly tied to how well we support the educators in front of them. Teachers cannot sustain equity-driven practices alone. Leaders must be equipped to replace outdated systems with empowering structures of support that allow both educators and students to thrive.

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Today, Seda Educational Consulting works with both teachers and leaders to bring the ICUCARE® Equity Framework to life—making equity more than an ideal. We’re building it into the daily fabric of math instruction, one classroom and one school at a time.

 

Our Mission

 

Our mission is to help leaders support teachers in meeting the needs of marginalized math learners, so students are empowered to do the hard work of learning.

 

Our Vision

 

To accomplish our mission, we envision that:

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• All teachers and administrators are regularly engaging in job-embedded professional learning, where they experience the types of math learning environments they are expected to create for their students, 

• All students, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, are experiencing significant growth in mathematics achievement by engaging in high quality mathematics learning experiences daily, 

• All teachers are implementing culturally relevant instructional practices that affirm the mathematics identities of their students, 

• Neighborhoods and communities are actively engaged in and supportive of the development of their children as mathematical thinkers and problem solvers.

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Our Values

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We believe:

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• The goal of mathematics education is to help all students make sense of the world and develop as critical thinkers and problem solvers. 

• Mathematical brilliance comes in all races, ethnicities, genders, and economic backgrounds.

• In the efficacy of community as illustrated by the African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”

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Our Workshops

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We offer the following session titles:

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Leadership Development Workshops

 

Leading the Way: Crafting a Shared Vision for Equitable Math Instruction

Principals and school leaders play a pivotal role in setting the tone for equitable mathematics instruction. This workshop empowers leaders to collaboratively define what high-quality math instruction looks like, focusing on grade-level big ideas, student proficiency, and culturally relevant practices. Participants will develop actionable strategies to build alignment among teachers, students, and families to create classrooms where every learner thrives.​

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Empowering Teachers Through Job-Embedded Professional Learning Experiences

This workshop empowers principals and school leaders to design and lead professional learning experiences that reflect the engaging, equitable environments teachers should cultivate for their students. Participants will gain practical strategies for organizing PLCs where teachers collaborate on meaningful math tasks, analyze student work, and plan lessons centered on grade-level big ideas, culturally relevant practices, and effective questioning techniques to deepen student sense-making.

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From Observation to Action: Leading Effective Learning Walks to Drive Math Equity

This workshop introduces principals and school leaders to the process of conducting learning walks that prioritize equitable math instruction. Participants will learn how to use the Standards for Mathematical Practice and the ICUCARE® Equity Framework to provide timely feedback, facilitate coaching sessions, and collaboratively plan next steps for teacher and student success.

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Measuring What Matters: Turning Vision into Action

This workshop equips school leaders with practical tools to bridge the gap between their vision for high-quality, equitable math instruction and the realities of classroom practice by using metrics aligned with their shared goals. Leaders will learn to analyze student proficiency data and classroom observation results to provide targeted feedback and support teachers in refining their instructional strategies for greater impact. This session emphasizes creating adaptive systems that respond to the evolving needs of teachers and students.

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Job Embedded Professional Learning for Teachers

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From Overwhelmed to Focused: Teaching Big Math Ideas That Stick

Too many math standards can dilute instruction, leaving students with a shallow understanding of critical concepts. By focusing on key math concepts, rather than an overwhelming list of standards, teachers can help students build a robust foundation for future learning. This workshop equips educators with tools to identify grade-level big ideas, assess proficiency through student work, and address misconceptions. Discover how this approach not only strengthens understanding but also empowers students to apply their knowledge to new situations, building confidence and fostering long-term success.

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Equity in Action: Transforming Math Classrooms with ICUCARE®

Every day, students silently struggle in math classrooms, believing they’re destined to fail.This workshop provides actionable strategies to end the suffering caused by inequitable instruction. Guided by the ICUCARE® Equity Framework, participants will learn how to deliver rigorous, culturally relevant lessons that engage all students and foster mathematical confidence.

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Peer Power: Using Learning Walks to Elevate Math Instruction

What if teachers could support one another in transforming math classrooms? This session introduces the learning walk process, a collaborative approach to observing and improving student engagement with the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Learn how to plan lessons with colleagues, conduct peer observations using ICUCARE principles, and analyze trends to drive improvement. Participants will leave with practical strategies to build trust, foster professional growth, and ensure students are actively engaged in rigorous and equitable math instruction.