Multi-Classroom Leader Molly Whelan joins her school’s principal, Erica Jordan-Thomas, for a conversation about the benefits of the Opportunity Culture MCL role—especially when midyear turnover leaves a teaching team short, or with a long-term substitute.
Opportunity Culture® Videos
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
From Action Plan to Teacher of the Year — in One Year
Nov 16, 2017
MCL Stacie Bunn and Kenyatta Davenport, an expanded-impact teacher on Bunn’s teaching team, discuss Davenport’s journey to teaching excellence.
Use Data for Reteaching
Oct 31, 2017
“Data is everything,” to know what students need to fully grasp a concept, Multi-Classroom Leader Stephanie Roper says.
Use Data to See Where to Increase Rigor
Oct 31, 2017
Look at daily data points, such as from exit tickets or independent work, to make quick adjustments to increase rigor, Multi-Classroom Leader Kristin Cubbage says.
MCLs Must Plan Curriculum in Summer
Oct 31, 2017
Paid summer planning time is vital for the success of multi-classroom leaders, says Principal Janet Moss.
Subject Training Helps You Teach Teachers
Oct 31, 2017
Multi-Classroom Leader Kristin Cubbage describes how she seeks out training on specific subjects to be a better coach for her teaching team.
Greater Impact from Coaching Others
Oct 31, 2017
Teaching teachers how to teach has more power than individual student work, notes Multi-Classroom Leader Stacie Bunn.
Model Great Instruction and Provide Practice Time
Oct 31, 2017
Seeing a lesson delivery modeled or seeing a video of great instruction from the school helps build teachers’ skills, Multi-Classroom Leader Molly Whelan says.
Explain Learning Data to Parents
Sep 14, 2017
Multi-Classroom Leader Erin Williams tells how she works with parents and their children to understand their children’s learning data.
Involve Students in School and Individual Goals
Sep 14, 2017
Multi-Classroom Leader Kathryn Smith points out the importance and power of giving children collective as well as individual learning goals. This video is part of the Instructional Leadership and Excellence series. Learn more here. Note: This video contains...
Show Students the Importance of Data
Sep 14, 2017
Multi-Classroom Leader Bobby Miles explains how tracking their own data empowers students to advocate for themselves and reach their learning goals. This video is part of the Instructional Leadership and Excellence series. Learn more here. Note: This video...