1. Collaborative Leadership

2. Session Overview Welcome & Introductions Background
Strategic Planning Tools
Brainstorming Activity
Exemplar Rapid Fire Presentations
Collaborative Leadership Activity
Policies & Initiatives
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Introduce yourself, review the key sections and any logistics for the session.

3. Purpose of the Workshop
Explore how collaborative leadership supports strategic planning around digital learning
Refer to FG, Page 1-2.

4. Objectives
Review the key components for collaborative leadership to support digital learning
Learn about strategic planning tools for digital learning implementation
Think about who the appropriate education leaders are in your state/district to coordinate the strategic planning process
Refer to FG, Page 1-2.

5. Objectives
Discuss with colleagues what teaching and learning would look like if leaders from across disciplines collaborated on aligned digital learning solutions
Discuss some of the key policies and practices that impact and support learning in the digital age
Develop and maintain relationships with other district and state leaders
Refer to FG, Page 1-2.

6. Take Off, Touch Down Activity
Stand if you have worked in a school for 1 or more years
Stand if you are an administrator
Stand if you leverage digital tools in your classroom/school/district
Stand if you are in a leadership position
Stand if you leverage digital tools in your personal/social life
Introduce the welcome activity to help you better understand who is in the audience and to get participants engaged.
Refer to FG, Welcome Activity, page 2 for activity instructions

7. Learning in the Digital Age
Technology is an essential component of teaching and learning today
Teachers can personalize learning using digital applications
Students can create content, interact with experts, collaborate with peers and participate in simulation activities.
Provide background information
Refer to FG, Background, page 3-4.

8. Learning in the Digital Age
Personalized learning experiences empower students to take control of their own learning through flexibility and choice.
Technology offers all students – urban, rural, low-income, ESL, special needs, high achieving – the opportunity to engage in dynamic learning activities.
Refer to FG, Background, page 3-4

9. Role of Education Leaders
Opportunity to provide leadership to ensure that all students have personalized, engaging learning experiences
Understand the district/school goals and vision
Engage in collaborative discussions to implement digital learning
Refer to FG, Background, page 3-4

10. Who? Chief Education Officer / Superintendent
Chief Academic Officer or other Instructional Leaders
Instructional Materials Leader
Library Media Specialists
Assessment Leader
Digital Learning Leader
Chief Technology Officer or other Technology Leader (Infrastructure, E-rate)
Chief Financial Officer or other Business Leader
Special Education Leader
Title I/II/III Leaders
CTE Leaders
Professional Learning Leader
Refer to FG, Background, page 3-4.

11. Key Components
Develop a shared vision for how technology can support learning
Seek input from a diverse team of stakeholders
Communicate with all stakeholders and establish effective feedback loops
Ensure that practitioners at the school and district level use and understand research
Adapted from NETP 2017
Refer to FG, Key Components, page 3-4.

12. Shared Vision
Unlike a consensus in which everyone agrees, developing a shared vision represents buy-in from all stakeholders and reflects efforts to involve the right people at the right times.
Refer to FG, Background, page 3.-4.

13. External Collaboration
On the Same Page 2.0
Spark conversation among stakeholders
Emphasizes the importance of information flow
Ownership by all stakeholders.
Depending on your audience and the time allotted for this workshop give participants time to explore this resource.
Or give participants an action step to review this document over the next few weeks and share thoughts or respond to comments in an online learning community/Professional Learning Network.
Refer to FG, Background, page 3-4.

14. Qualities & Attributes
Refer to FG, Background. Video Link

15. Discussion Questions
Share one thing that is similar about your school/district and the featured video.
What relationships has your district/school formed in the community?

16. Strategic Planning Tools
ISTE Essential Conditions
Interactive Planning Dashboard
Road Map for 21st Century Learning
Refer to FG, Strategic Planning Tools, pages 4-5

17. ISTE Essential Conditions
Shared vision
Technical support
Empowered leaders
Curriculum framework
Implementation planning
Student-centered learning
Consistent and adequate funding
Assessment and evaluation
Engaged communities
Equitable Access
Support policies
Skilled personnel
Supportive external context
Ongoing professional learning
Refer to FG, Strategic Planning Tools, page 4.

18. Interactive Planning Dashboard
5- step collaborative planning process
Districts create systemic action plans
Utilizes research-based strategies and practitioner tested techniques
Refer to FG, Strategic Planning Tools, page 5.

19. Roadmap for 21st Century Learning
Free strategic planning tool
Helps district/school leaders transform learning
Goal is to meet the needs of students.
Refer to FG, Strategic Planning Tools, page 5.

20. Brainstorming Activity
Discussion Questions
Who are the appropriate leaders in your district or school to coordinate efforts for strategic planning?
Who are your target audiences?
What external stakeholders should you include in the process?
What technology tools are using for communication and feedback?
Refer to FG, Brainstorming, page 5 for activity instructions

21. Exemplar Rapid Fire Presentations
Add presenter name, district/school
Discussion Questions
How is your school/district similar to the exemplar?
Are there practices shared that your school/district can implement right away?
What are some of your challenges?
Ask one or two exemplar schools/districts to share their background and experience regarding collaborative leadership for learning. The presentations should be 5-7 minutes and prepared in advance of the workshop. Additional information about presentations can be found in the Logistics resource.
Refer to FG, Collaborative Leadership for instructions. You can also refer to the Logistics Resource for tips

22. Collaborative Leadership Activity
Discussion Questions
How does collaborative leadership support the behavioral responses of teachers and students with the roll-out of new initiatives?
What would teaching and learning look like if leaders from academics, assessment, technology, and finance collaborated on aligned digital learning solutions?
How does the school or district create an environment that supports risk taking and innovation while remaining accountable?
What is your collective vision and implementation plan for learning in the digital age?
Now that we have done some brainstorming and heard from our peers, its time to delve more deeply into the topic. Refer to FG, Collaborative Leadership, page 6 for activity instructions

23. Policies & Initiatives
Discussion Questions
What are the key policies and practices that need to change in your school or district to realize your shared vision?
How can your district/school build educator capacity to implement digital learning pedagogy and practices?
How can the district employ a cycle of transformation to ensure continued improvement?
Discuss how state and local leaders can build capacity for collaborative leadership by coordinating efforts and engaging in strategic planning. These questions can also be used as key topic areas for follow-up workshops.
Refer to FG, Policies & Initiatives, page 7

24. Reflection & Wrap-Up Where Are You in the Process?
Circle – You are still circling these ideas in your mind
Square – You understand the challenge
Triangle – You are ready to implement change
Take a few moments to reflect on the session, share details about additional events related to the remainder of the day and engage the participants to take action when they return to their schools/districts.
Refer to the FG, Reflection, page 7

25. Wrap Up Think about what tools and resources you can use to:
Maintain relationships
Encourage collaboration
Identify opportunities for on-going professional learning and workshops.
Refer to FG, Wrap Up, page 7.

26. Thank You!
Learn more at: Transforming Digital Learning: Toolkit to Support Educators and Stakeholders