Opportunity Culture® Dashboard
Annual Opportunity Culture® Teacher and Staff Survey, Spring 2023 Highlights
| 97% of educators in MCL™ role | Would like Opportunity Culture® roles to continue in their schools |
| 96% of educators in MCL™ role | Agree that the Opportunity Culture® model has improved student learning |
| 96% of educators in MCL™ role | Agree that the supports provided translate into improved instructional practice |
| 95% of educators in MCL™ role | Agree that excellent teachers have the opportunity to lead peers in their schools |
| 94% of educators in MCL™ role | Report that pay opportunities are better with Opportunity Culture® roles |
| 94% of educators in MCL™ role | Report a positive impact on staff collaboration resulting from Opportunity Culture® models |
| 95% of staff in all Opportunity Culture® roles | Agree that teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction |
Survey Details
In early 2023, teachers and staff in Opportunity Culture® (OC™) sites across the country anonymously answered a series of questions about their schools and their jobs. The questions focused on respondents’ perceptions of their school, their role, and the impact of Opportunity Culture® implementation. The survey also invited respondents to identify potential improvements.
Public Impact® correlates survey results with schoolwide student growth to increase our understanding of what factors contribute to Opportunity Culture® success. We share the resulting insights via free materials on OpportunityCulture.org, a national e-newsletter for educators in schools using these models, and in consultation with implementing sites.
For each question, teachers and staff in Opportunity Culture® sites indicated their level of agreement with a series of statements, selecting from “Strongly Disagree,” “Disagree,” “Agree,” and “Strongly Agree.” The survey had a response rate of 65 percent, with 6,946 teachers and staff in 195 schools responding.
For each question, figure 1 below show two results: (1) the percentage of teachers in the Multi-Classroom Leader™ role who agreed or strongly agreed with the statement, and (2) the percentage of staff in all Opportunity Culture® roles who agreed or strongly agreed with the statement (including the MCL™, Master Team Reach Teacher™, and Team Reach Teacher™ roles; teachers and teacher residents on MCL™ teams; and paraprofessionals in the Reach Associate™ role who support Opportunity Culture® teams).
Figure 1. Percentage of Educators in MCL™ Role and Staff in All Opportunity Culture® Roles Who Agreed or Strongly Agreed
| Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements | 2023 Educators in MCL™ Role* | 2023 Educators in All OC™ Roles** |
|---|---|---|
| I would like Opportunity Culture® to continue in my school next year. | 97% | 87% |
| Supports provided translate to improvements in instructional practices by teachers. | 96% | 91% |
| My school’s Opportunity Culture® model has improved student learning at my school. | 96% | 85% |
| Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching. | 95% | 90% |
| Excellent teachers in my school have opportunities to lead peers. | 95% | 89% |
| My school’s Opportunity Culture® staffing model has improved the effectiveness of teachers. | 95% | 84% |
| Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction. | 94% | 95% |
| I have a clear understanding of the Multi-Classroom Leader™ role and responsibilities. | 94% | 86% |
| The Opportunity Culture® staffing model has had a positive impact on staff collaboration. | 94% | 84% |
| Pay opportunities in an Opportunity Culture® school are better than they would be without Opportunity Culture®. | 94% | 82% |
| My evaluation is matched to my current role responsibilities. | 93% | 93% |
| The Opportunity Culture® staffing model has had a positive impact on my school’s staff culture. | 92% | 80% |
| I have a clear understanding of how the Opportunity Culture® staffing model fits the school’s vision and mission. | 92% | 80% |
| Teachers in this school really believe every child can learn. | 91% | 91% |
| My role responsibilities are clearly defined. | 90% | 91% |
| Faculty and staff have a shared vision. | 89% | 86% |
| I feel confident that pay supplements/stipends will remain available for those chosen for Opportunity Culture® roles. | 88% | 81% |
| Teachers in this school are able to get through to difficult students. | 88% | 80% |
| Teachers here are confident they will be able to motivate their students. | 86% | 83% |
| I have a clear understanding of the Reach Associate™ role and responsibilities. | 86% | 70% |
| Faculty and staff in this school trust each other. | 84% | 79% |
| I have a clear understanding of the Team Reach Teacher™ role and responsibilities. | 82% | 63% |
| My school provides ongoing communication regarding the progress of my school’s Opportunity Culture® staffing model. | 81% | 74% |
| I have a clear understanding of the Master Team Reach Teacher™ role and responsibilities | 74% | 60% |
| Note: “OC™ roles” include: MCL™, MTRT™, TRT™, and RA™ roles, and teachers and teacher residents on MCL™ teams. | *N=438 | **N=1,571 |
Figure 2. Role-Specific Questions Asked Only of Educators in MCL™ Role*
| Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements | % Agree or Strongly Agree |
|---|---|
| I have protected time to build relationships with the students my team teachers are responsible for. | 80% |
| I have protected time to support/coach team teachers on my team. | 79% |
| I have protected time to provide instruction to my team teachers’ students. | 78% |
| *N=438 |
Figure 3. Role-Specific Questions Asked Only of Educators in MCL™, MTRT™, and TRT™ roles*
| Question Text: Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements | % Agree or Strongly Agree |
|---|---|
| My principal and/or assistant principal take actions that support my success in my Opportunity Culture® role. | 90% |
| I have adequate planning time for my extended reach role. | 69% |
| *N=565 |
Figure 4. Role-Specific Questions Asked Only of Teachers Supported by an Educator in the MCL™ Role*
| Question Text: Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements | % Agree or Strongly Agree |
|---|---|
| I appreciate the support I receive from my MCL™. | 89% |
| My MCL™ and I are both held accountable for my students at the end of the school year. | 84% |
| My MCL’s support is tailored to my students’ needs. | 82% |
| My MCL’s support is tailored to my needs. | 81% |
| *N=1,085 |
Sites Participating in the 2023 Opportunity Culture® Survey
- Aldine Independent School District, TX
- Arkansas Department of Education, AR
- Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
- Chesapeake Public Schools, VA
- Cumberland County Schools, NC
- Ector County Independent School District, TX
- Fort Bend Independent School District, TX
- Guilford County Schools, NC
- Hertford County Schools, NC
- Houston Independent School District, TX
- Klein Independent School District, TX
- La Vega Independent School District, TX
- Memphis Charter Cohort, TN
- Midland Independent School District, TX
- Nash County Public Schools, NC
- Spring Independent School District, TX
- Uplift Education, TX
- Vance County Schools, NC
- Waco Independent School District, TX
- Wilson County Schools, NC
- Winchester Public Schools, VA
- Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC