Double Check

Double Check is a professional development and coaching intervention designed to promote culturally responsive classroom management and student engagement in elementary and middle schools. The model includes three core components: (1) augmentations to Tier 1 School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SW-PBIS), (2) five 60-minute professional development trainings addressing five core domains of culturally responsive practices (CARES: connection to curriculum, authentic relationships, reflective thinking, effective communication, and sensitivity to students' culture), and (3) individual classroom coaching using an adapted version of the Classroom Check-Up (CCU). The coaching involves a structured five-step process including initial rapport building through interviews, data collection via teacher surveys and classroom observations, feedback to teachers, collaborative goal setting, and implementation with progress monitoring and follow-up. The intervention uses motivational interviewing techniques throughout the coaching process. All school staff participate in the professional development, while a subset of teachers receive individualized coaching support. The model aims to reduce disproportionality in office discipline referrals, suspensions, and special education referrals among students of color, particularly Black students, while improving overall classroom management practices and student engagement.