The Opportunity Culture initiative helps to extend the reach of excellent teachers and their teams to more students, for more pay, within recurring budgets. Yearlong, paid residencies make on-the-job learning possible before teaching and leading.

• Teachers lead the way

Each El Paso ISD Opportunity Culture school has created a team of teachers and school leaders to design Opportunity Culture models around their individual school needs. 

• More students are reached with excellent teaching

Multi-classroom Leaders reach more students directly or by leading teaching teams. Team Teachers get the support they need to deliver excellent instruction to students consistently. 

• Large, permanent pay supplements

Opportunity Culture stipends are funded through existing budgets - ensuring sustainability.  

• Protected, school-day planning and collaboration time

Through creative scheduling, teams have protected, in-school time to collaborate, plan, and improve instruction.

• Accountability matches responsibilities. 

Teachers can focus on their best subjects and roles with more students, with accountability matching what they take on.