Want to know what a Multi-Classroom Leader, or MCL, does during a typical school day? Check out this short video!
Videos: Educator Roles—MCL
Partial-Release Multi-Classroom Leader Role
May 18, 2023
In Opportunity Culture schools, teacher-leaders in the Multi-Classroom Leader, or MCL, role, may be “partial release” or “full release.” Partial-release MCLs have their own classroom of record and teach for part of the day but have release time to leave their classroom to work with their team teachers.
Laketha Ebrahim-Blackwell on Being a Multi-Classroom Leader
Apr 5, 2023
Laketha Ebrahim-Blackwell, a Multi-Classroom Leader at Petree Elementary in Winston-Salem, N.C. describes what she likes about her MCL role.
Using Opportunity Culture® Roles to Support Science of Reading-Based Instruction
Jan 27, 2023
The science of reading has “come alive” at Lucama Elementary, in North Carolina’s Wilson County Schools, after the principal and her team of Multi-Classroom Leaders led the use of multiple curricula and data-driven small-group instruction and interventions—resulting in strong student learning growth.
Sydney Garcia on Being a Multi-Classroom Leader
Jun 10, 2022
Sydney Garcia, a multi-classroom leader at Pease Elementary in Ector County ISD, says the MCL role is “the best of both worlds” allowing her to take on a leadership role while still being in the classroom.
Steven Kennedy on Being a Multi-Classroom Leader
Feb 19, 2020
Steven Kennedy describes the support he is able to give new and veteran teachers as a multi-classroom leader (MCL), and how the role has allowed him to stay in education.
What Does a Multi-Classroom Leader Do?
Oct 9, 2019
Learn about the unique role of multi-classroom leaders (MCLs)—educators who provide intensive support and development to small teaching teams, for more pay, within regular budgets.
What Does a Multi-Classroom Leader Do? – Extended Version
Oct 9, 2019
Learn about the unique role of multi-classroom leaders (MCLs)—educators who provide intensive support and development to small teaching teams, for more pay, within regular budgets.
Bridging the Gaps Between Teachers and Administrators
Aug 5, 2019
Multi-Classroom Leader Brandon Warren sees his role as advocating for his teaching team with administrators, and helping everyone work together to reach their common goals.
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
Erin Williams on Being a Multi-Classroom Leader
May 10, 2017
Erin Williams, a multi-classroom leader at James Martin Middle School in Charlotte, N.C., describes how she and her team use data to encourage students to track their own growth toward their learning goals. Can’t access YouTube? Watch this video on Vimeo instead!
Pioneering Multi-Classroom Leaders
Jun 1, 2016
Pioneering Multi-Classroom Leaders Erin Burns, Ashley Jackson, Russ Stanton, and Karen Wolfson each took accountability for up to 500 students and led teaching teams toward higher growth and personalized learning for all those students in their high-need schools in...