• Advanced Teaching Roles (ATR) at WCPSS

    Our district is expanding teacher leadership through the Advanced Teaching Roles Grant. Thirteen schools will participate in the 2025-26 school year.

    What Is ATR?

    ATR is a national model that extends the reach of excellent educators to increase their impact on student learning, all within existing school budgets. It provides career growth, on-the-job support, and additional pay ranging from $12,000-$15,000 for Multi-Classroom Leaders (MCLs) for increased responsibilities. WCPSS joins over 20 North Carolina districts in using this approach to strengthen teaching and learning.

    Why it matters

    This model gives more students access to excellent teaching and creates leadership roles for educators. Schools use it to:

    • Support student growth;

    • Increase collaboration;

    • Provide career paths for teachers; and

    • Strengthen a culture of instructional excellence.

    Key roles in ATR Schools

    • Multi-Classroom Leaders (MCLs): Lead small teacher teams, support planning and instruction, and continue teaching students. MCLs receive additional pay that varies based on team size and whether they are in a Partial- or Full-Release role.

    • Team Reach Teachers (TRTs): Teach more students with MCL support, using small groups and tutoring. Their class sizes remain manageable, and they receive additional pay.

    • Reach Associates (RAs): Provide small-group instruction and classroom support. RAs work closely with MCL teams to reinforce a tutoring-focused culture.

    Participating Schools for 2025-26

    • Banks Road Elementary

    • Durant Road Middle

    • East Millbrook Magnet Middle

    • Knightdale High

    • North Garner Middle

    • Reedy Creek Elementary

    • Rogers Lane Elementary

    • Smith Magnet Elementary

    • Southeast Raleigh Elementary

    • Timber Drive Elementary

    • Wakelon Elementary

    • West Lake Middle

    • Yates Mill Elementary

    Learn More

    If you have questions, please contact Dr. Lloyd Gardner at lygardner@wcpss.net or Kevin Boynton at kboynton@wcpss.net.