Principal Beth Thompson advocates spending time ensuring that everyone understands their leadership role and commits to it, and re-discuss if needs for the role change.
Opportunity Culture® Videos
Help Students Track Progress on Ambitious Growth Goals
Nov 14, 2018
Encourage students to take ownership of their learning by tracking their progress and discussing it one-on-one, Multi-Classroom Leader Amber Hines says.
To Engage Students, Use Broad Range of Resources Technology Offers
Nov 14, 2018
Target a student’s interests to make learning relevant and engaging, Multi-Classroom Leader Amber Hines says.
Hold Students Accountable for Group Work
Nov 14, 2018
Blended-Learning Teacher Lori Treiber explains her detailed system for students to hold one another accountable on group projects to set students up for success.
Focus Collaboration Time by Planning Lessons
Aug 7, 2018
When multi-classroom leaders plan lessons for the team, teachers can focus on practicing and delivering lessons, multi-classroom leader Okema Owens Simpson says.
Videotape Teaching and Coaching Routinely
Aug 7, 2018
For impactful feedback, make videotaping routine, of both instruction and coaching time so everyone can quickly see and improve any trouble spots, Multi-classroom leader Okema Owens Simpson says.
Create Lesson Plans to Improve Team’s Teaching
Aug 7, 2018
Create team’s lesson plans, then set routines for reviewing and practicing delivery of instruction, multi-classroom leader Molly Whelan says.
Keep Instruction Fun and Culturally Relevant
Aug 5, 2018
To create lifelong learners, don’t forget fun, and make instruction relevant to your students’ lives, Multi-Classroom Leader Bri Waddell says.
Find Ways to Set Boundaries
Aug 5, 2018
Multi-classroom leader Bri Waddell explains how she sets limits to avoid burnout and focus on what helps student learning the most.
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.