By Jessica Smith, May 30, 2019
“We need House Bill 1008 to pass in this legislative session, to give more districts and schools support to put Multi-Classroom Leadership in place and to expand it to more schools.” This column is adapted from the remarks made by Multi-Classroom Leader® Jessica Smith before the Indiana Senate Committee on Education and Career Development. Ultimately, the legislation passed, providing $3.5 million for up to 30 districts to plan career ladders that may include Opportunity Culture. Read more…
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Personalize Lessons to Strengthen Relationships and Learning
By personalizing lessons and developing strong relationships with families, teachers gain students’ trust that can lead to academic growth, Multi-Classroom Leader® Sydney Mboob says.
Lead Teaching Team to Practice Lesson Delivery
Practicing how to teach a lesson helps prevent a loss of instructional time and incorrect instruction, Multi-Classroom Leader® Sydney Mboob says.
Build Relationships to Make Difficult Conversations Easier
Building trust and positive relationships with team teachers can make them more receptive when the time comes for a difficult conversation, Multi-Classroom Leader® Sydney Mboob says.
Use Incentives to Reward and Help Students
Use positive incentives, such as time with a favorite teacher, to reward students for positive behavior or help students turn around a bad day.
Follow Behavior Management Protocols to Hold Everyone Accountable
Follow clear, positive behavior management protocols to hold students and educators accountable and keep parents informed, Multi-Classroom Leader® Candace Butler says.
Involving Students in Interview Process
At North Edgecombe High School, students participate in the hiring process to give more insight into teacher candidates, Principal Donnell Cannon says.
Use Behavioral Event Interview Technique for Strong Hiring
Behavioral event interviews help districts identify an educator’s patterns of behavior, strengthening the hiring process, Principal Donnell Cannon says.
As a Teacher-Leader, Encourage Feedback to Grow Other Leaders
Multi-Classroom Leader® Candace Butler encourages her team teachers to give her feedback to build their own skills as leaders.
Set Classroom Expectations Together with Students
Work with students to set classroom expectations with clear definitions to build relationships, provide accountability, and set norms, Multi-Classroom Leader® Candace Butler says.