Opportunity Culture® Videos

As a team leader, multi-classroom leader Jacqueline Smith sees progress with her team improved by how carefully she clarified her role to them from the start.

Principal Jeremy Baugh discusses the need to set a vision immediately, backed up with support to reach ambitious goals.

Principals must set the clear expectation that multi-classroom leaders (MCLs) will not get weighed down with extra duties, Principal Kelly Gwaltney says.

Principal Michelle McVicker customizes the support she gives to multi-classroom leaders (MCLs), as they should customize for their teams.

Principal Jigna Patel says simple steps, such as allowing the leadership team to set meeting agendas, helps ensure that all student needs are met.

Value the knowledge of those on the instructional leadership team in making decisions, Principal Jigna Patel says.

Principal Toni Perry coaches her leadership team by sitting in on meetings and coaching conversations to offer immediate feedback.

For deeper understanding, Principal Toni Perry models the instructional leadership practices she expects multi-classroom leaders to use with their teams.

Principal Sarah Reeves explains her extensive hiring process that helps ensure a cohesive, committed staff from the start.

Principal Sarah Reeves stresses the need for ample co-planning time to improve lesson quality.

Principal Rria Cruz-Soto explains the need for a common template to ensure equitable feedback.

For teacher buy-in on schoolwide initiatives and processes, use consistent protocols for all types of meetings, Principal Rria Cruz-Soto says.