Leadership Expectations
- Identify a leadership team that deeply embraces and creatively pursues personalized learning.
- Develop a culture where teachers are facilitators of knowledge.
- Understand that 1:1 learning environments provide the optimal personalized learning environment, but also recognize the multiple device ratios that are appropriate for various instructional goals.
Leaders who recognize the instructional strides that can be made with digital tools support effective instructional practices by:
- Advocating for and modeling personalized learning opportunities and experiences for all learners.
- Incorporating District-approved apps into instructional practices (i.e., Google Drive, OneDrive, Schoology, etc.) to provide learners with real world connections and experiences.
- Developing an instructional technology plan with measurable goals that aligns with various District initiatives.
- Researching alternative ways to secure funding and other resources for greater instructional technology support and effective implementation.
- Staying abreast on digital tools that can be appropriately leveraged to provide relevant, personalized learning opportunities.
Leaders who support the use of digital tools in instruction recognize the college and career implications for all learners by:
- Understanding the importance of digital citizenship, where learners are aware of safe, acceptable, and responsible digital engagement.
- Mandating digital citizenship training for school staff.
- Incorporating digital citizenship curriculum across all subject areas.