Effective school leadership is effective leadership, regardless of
where it occurs
In March 2020, there was no manual for leading schools and school
systems during a pandemic. School leaders had to figure things out as
the crisis unfolded. But starting now, leaders have the opportunity to
prepare for leading schools through distance learning with purpose and
intent--using what works best to accelerate students' learning all the
while maintaining an indelible focus on equity.
Harnessing the insights and experience of renowned educators Douglas
Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie, The Distance Learning Playbook for
School Leaders applies the wisdom and evidence of the VISIBLE
LEARNING(R) research to understand what works best. Spanning topics from
school climate at a distance, leader credibility, care for self and
colleagues, instructional leadership teams, stakeholder advisory groups,
and virtual visibility, this comprehensive playbook details the
research- and evidence-based strategies school leaders can mobilize to
lead the delivery of high-impact learning in an online, virtual, and
distributed environment.
This powerful guide includes:
- Actionable insights and hands-on steps for each module to help school
leaders realize the evidence-based leadership practices that result in
meaningful learning in a distance environment
- Discussion of equity challenges associated with distance learning,
along with examples of how leaders can work to ensure that equity gains
that have been realized are not lost.
- Analysis of the mindsets that empower leaders to manage change, rather
than technology
- Space to write and reflect on current practices and plan future
leadership strategies
- The mindframes for distance learning that serve leaders well in any
instructional setting and will position schools after the pandemic to
come back better than they were before
