Opportunity Culture® Videos

Be Transparent with Teachers

Aug 3, 2018

Principal Janet Moss uses a quarterly “state of the school” address to keep her staff informed.

Create Process for Consistent Coaching

Aug 3, 2018

To focus on powerful instructional strategy improvements, create a consistent process that entire instructional team of leaders follows, Principal Erica Jordan-Thomas says.

Select Staff Based on Solid Vision

Aug 3, 2018

Set a clear vision for what teacher-leaders will do, and select carefully to fit the vision, Principal Janet Moss says. This video is part of the Instructional Leadership and Excellence series. Learn more here. Note: This video contains trademarked terms, such as...

Choose Teacher-Leaders Carefully

Aug 3, 2018

Success begins with careful selection of MCLs with a service attitude who can establish trust and lead adults well, Principal Janet Moss says. This video is part of the Instructional Leadership and Excellence series. Learn more here. Note: This video contains...

When Teachers Leave Midyear, Multi-Classroom Leadership Keeps Classes Strong

Feb 13, 2018

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.

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.