Multi-classroom leader Bri Waddell explains how she sets limits to avoid burnout and focus on what helps student learning the most.
Opportunity Culture® Videos
Collect, Prioritize, and Respond to Data Immediately
Aug 5, 2018
Multi-classroom leader Bri Waddell discusses the need to prioritize data to match goals for student learning, and adjust instruction quickly in response.
Track and Compare Multiple Data Points
Aug 5, 2018
Multi-classroom leader Jacqueline Smith carefully tracks and analyzes results from all interim assessments with her team to push all students to mastery.
Use Frequent, Aligned Assessments to Adjust Instruction
Aug 5, 2018
Multi-classroom leader Jacqueline Smith explains her team’s actions to assess students continually to ensure they meet their goals.
Communicate With Parents to Avoid Summer Slide
Aug 5, 2018
Multi-classroom leader Jacqueline Smith explains a strategy to improve parent communication and aid student learning over the summer.
Make Co-Planning a Team Activity
Aug 5, 2018
Multi-classroom leader Jacqueline Smith focuses her team on advance work to make planning meetings efficient, in-depth, and effective.
As A Team Leader, Collaborate on Planning
Aug 5, 2018
Multi-classroom leader Jacqueline Smith explains what she learned about how to truly co-plan with her teaching team.
Set Norms and Understand Individual Styles
Aug 5, 2018
Multi-classroom leader Bri Waddell discusses how she adapts to her teaching team members’ styles for collaborating, and how the team sets norms for collaboration.
Set Clear Coaching Process
Aug 3, 2018
Principal Erica Jordan-Thomas talks about the ongoing professional development needed to create a clear, strong coaching process that all members of the instructional team of leaders follow.
Use Videotaping as Strategy to Improve Coaching
Aug 3, 2018
Frequent videotaping of multi-classroom leaders coaching team teachers helps review and improve coaching and feedback, Principal Erica Jordan-Thomas says.
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.