The document outlines a framework for effective leadership for schools with a 1:1 student to computer ratio. The framework includes 8 components: setting a vision, being an advocate, building infrastructure, providing psychosocial support, modeling technology use, offering professional development, facilitating shared decision making, and conducting evaluations. An effective leader articulates an exciting vision, secures needed resources, encourages teachers, models technology skills, provides training opportunities, includes others in decisions, and gathers feedback to improve performance.

1. A Framework for Effective Leadership for 1:1 SchoolsLee Johnson, Clara Hess, Candace Hargraves-Peters, and Frances BradburnJuly 9, 2009

2. OverviewWhat the data says . . .

3. Focus group interviews

4. Comments on surveys

5. ISTE and COSN Administrator Standards

6. What it looks like on the ground . . .

7. Experiences of 1:1 Principal and TFsFrameworkVisionAdvocacyInfrastructurePsychosocial SupportModelingProfessional DevelopmentShared Decision MakingEvaluation

8. Setting Vision and ExpectationsArticulate a vision, exhibit excitement and buy-in.Understand that incorporating technology may take more time for some people while others can act as technology leaders.Indicate that the initiative is not a passing fad.

9. AdvocacyLeverage strategic partnerships to support the initiative.Convene stakeholders to contribute to the development of technology-infused strategic plans.Provide opportunities to showcase student work with stakeholders.

10. InfrastructureSecure or purchase needed resources (hardware, software, tech support, access to websites).Arrange schedules to allow for common planning time and group reflection.Establish flexible policies supportive to technology in the classroom.

11. Psychosocial SupportProvide encouragement, visit the classroom, help with curriculum integration. Encourage teachers to try innovative teaching strategies; reward the frequent, purposeful, and effective use of technology for learning.Are adaptable, show contingency plans when things do not go as expected.

12. ModelingUse a laptop rather than desktop. Model responsible social interactions.Promote effective communication and collaboration among colleagues, staff, parents, students using digital tools. Implement integrated technology-based systems to support management and operations.