Frequent videotaping of multi-classroom leaders coaching team teachers helps review and improve coaching and feedback, Principal Erica Jordan-Thomas says.
Opportunity Culture® Videos
Set Process to Coach Team Leaders
Aug 3, 2018
Principal Meaghan Loftus explains her process for giving feedback on their coaching to her multi-classroom leaders.
Set Consistent Time to Support Team Leaders
Aug 3, 2018
Principal Meaghan Loftus talks about putting instructional excellence first in planning her weekly calendar, to keep school focused and set team expectations.
Be Transparent with Teachers
Aug 3, 2018
Principal Janet Moss uses a quarterly “state of the school” address to keep her staff informed.
Create Process for Consistent Coaching
Aug 3, 2018
To focus on powerful instructional strategy improvements, create a consistent process that entire instructional team of leaders follows, Principal Erica Jordan-Thomas says.
Select Staff Based on Solid Vision
Aug 3, 2018
Set a clear vision for what teacher-leaders will do, and select carefully to fit the vision, Principal Janet Moss says. This video is part of the Instructional Leadership and Excellence series. Learn more here. Note: This video contains trademarked terms, such as...
Choose Teacher-Leaders Carefully
Aug 3, 2018
Success begins with careful selection of MCLs with a service attitude who can establish trust and lead adults well, Principal Janet Moss says. This video is part of the Instructional Leadership and Excellence series. Learn more here. Note: This video contains...
When Teachers Leave Midyear, Multi-Classroom Leadership Keeps Classes Strong
Feb 13, 2018
Multi-Classroom Leader® Molly Whelan joins her school’s principal, Erica Jordan-Thomas, for a conversation about the benefits of the Opportunity Culture MCL role—especially when midyear turnover leaves a teaching team short, or with a long-term substitute.
Days in the Life: The Work of a Successful Multi-Classroom Leader®
Nov 28, 2017
This video follows MCL™ Okema Owens Simpson through several typical days that illustrate the essentials of the MCL™ role
From Action Plan to Teacher of the Year — in One Year
Nov 16, 2017
MCL Stacie Bunn and Kenyatta Davenport, an expanded-impact teacher on Bunn’s teaching team, discuss Davenport’s journey to teaching excellence.
Use Data for Reteaching
Oct 31, 2017
“Data is everything,” to know what students need to fully grasp a concept, Multi-Classroom Leader® Stephanie Roper says.
Use Data to See Where to Increase Rigor
Oct 31, 2017
Look at daily data points, such as from exit tickets or independent work, to make quick adjustments to increase rigor, Multi-Classroom Leader® Kristin Cubbage says.