In this video, MCL™ team members share how MCL™, MTRT, and RA™ roles support one another to drive student success, with their schools in Carlsbad, New Mexico, posting state-leading math and literacy results this year.
Videos: Educator Roles—MCL
Why Educators Like the Partial-Release Team Leader Role
May 5, 2025
Districts and schools love the Multi-Classroom Leader® role, in which a teacher with a record of student growth leads a small teaching team. But which version of the role should they choose, full-release or partial-release?
5 Things MCLs Do Every Day
Nov 9, 2023
Want to know what a Multi-Classroom Leader®, or MCL, does during a typical school day? Check out this short video!
Partial-Release Multi-Classroom Leader® Role
May 18, 2023
In Opportunity Culture schools, teacher-leaders in the Multi-Classroom Leader®, or MCL, role, may be “partial release” or “full release.” Partial-release MCLs have their own classroom of record and teach for part of the day but have release time to leave their classroom to work with their team teachers.
Laketha Ebrahim-Blackwell on Being a Multi-Classroom Leader®
Apr 5, 2023
Laketha Ebrahim-Blackwell, a Multi-Classroom Leader® at Petree Elementary in Winston-Salem, N.C. describes what she likes about her MCL role.
Using Opportunity Culture® Roles to Support Science of Reading-Based Instruction
Jan 27, 2023
The science of reading has “come alive” at Lucama Elementary, in North Carolina’s Wilson County Schools, after the principal and her team of Multi-Classroom Leaders led the use of multiple curricula and data-driven small-group instruction and interventions—resulting in strong student learning growth.
Sydney Garcia on Being a Multi-Classroom Leader®
Jun 10, 2022
Sydney Garcia, a multi-classroom leader at Pease Elementary in Ector County ISD, says the MCL role is “the best of both worlds” allowing her to take on a leadership role while still being in the classroom.
Steven Kennedy on Being a Multi-Classroom Leader®
Feb 19, 2020
Steven Kennedy describes the support he is able to give new and veteran teachers as a multi-classroom leader (MCL), and how the role has allowed him to stay in education.
What Does a Multi-Classroom Leader® Do?
Oct 9, 2019
Learn about the unique role of multi-classroom leaders (MCLs)—educators who provide intensive support and development to small teaching teams, for more pay, within regular budgets.
What Does a Multi-Classroom Leader® Do? – Extended Version
Oct 9, 2019
Learn about the unique role of multi-classroom leaders (MCLs)—educators who provide intensive support and development to small teaching teams, for more pay, within regular budgets.
Bridging the Gaps Between Teachers and Administrators
Aug 5, 2019
Multi-Classroom Leader® Brandon Warren sees his role as advocating for his teaching team with administrators, and helping everyone work together to reach their common goals.
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