Opportunity Culture® Videos
Set Clear Expectations for Support to Reach Goals
Nov 14, 2018
Principal Jeremy Baugh discusses the need to set a vision immediately, backed up with support to reach ambitious goals.
Protect Multi-Classroom Leaders’ Time to Lead
Nov 14, 2018
Principals must set the clear expectation that multi-classroom leaders (MCLs) will not get weighed down with extra duties, Principal Kelly Gwaltney says.
Personalize Approach to Teachers’ Challenges
Nov 14, 2018
Principal Michelle McVicker customizes the support she gives to multi-classroom leaders (MCLs), as they should customize for their teams.
Collaborate on the Process
Nov 14, 2018
Principal Jigna Patel says simple steps, such as allowing the leadership team to set meeting agendas, helps ensure that all student needs are met.
Collaborate with Leadership Team
Nov 14, 2018
Value the knowledge of those on the instructional leadership team in making decisions, Principal Jigna Patel says.
Provide Immediate Feedback to Instructional Leadership Team
Nov 14, 2018
Principal Toni Perry coaches her leadership team by sitting in on meetings and coaching conversations to offer immediate feedback.
Show, Don’t Tell, Leadership Strategies
Nov 14, 2018
For deeper understanding, Principal Toni Perry models the instructional leadership practices she expects multi-classroom leaders to use with their teams.
Create a Transparent Hiring Process for Teacher Buy-In
Nov 14, 2018
Principal Sarah Reeves explains her extensive hiring process that helps ensure a cohesive, committed staff from the start.
Ensure Time to Plan Together
Nov 14, 2018
Principal Sarah Reeves stresses the need for ample co-planning time to improve lesson quality.
Create Common Structure for Feedback
Nov 14, 2018
Principal Rria Cruz-Soto explains the need for a common template to ensure equitable feedback.
Set Consistent Meeting Protocols
Nov 14, 2018
For teacher buy-in on schoolwide initiatives and processes, use consistent protocols for all types of meetings, Principal Rria Cruz-Soto says.