At DLW, we understand that effective leadership is essential for designing, implementing, and sustaining successful digital learning programs. To support school and district leaders in navigating the challenges of digital transformation, we offer customized leadership coaching. These coaching sessions focus on the recommendations outlined in the Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) report, ensuring alignment with the specific needs and goals of individual school leaders and their digital learning initiatives. Our coaching program equips leaders with the strategies, tools, and confidence they need to address their unique challenges and create impactful, equitable digital learning environments.

Customized for You

The leadership coaching program is structured around monthly one-on-one coaching sessions, providing leaders with consistent, focused opportunities to implement and refine the strategies outlined in their CNA report. For greater flexibility, we also offer customized coaching options, which include:

• Adjusting the frequency of sessions based on the leader’s needs.

• Incorporating small group coaching for leadership teams or cohorts of leaders within a district.

Whether through individualized or group sessions, the coaching experience is tailored to the leader’s specific context, with a focus on the actionable steps and priorities identified in the CNA.

Topics Covered in Coaching Sessions

All coaching topics and activities are directly informed by the Comprehensive Needs Assessment and customized to meet the unique goals of school leaders. Potential topics include:

Strategic Vision and Goal Alignment

• Developing a vision for digital learning that reflects CNA findings and aligns with district or school priorities.

• Translating CNA recommendations into actionable goals and strategies.

• Creating a roadmap to implement and sustain digital learning initiatives based on identified gaps and opportunities.

Building Leadership Capacity

• Addressing professional development needs for leaders and staff as identified in the CNA.

• Developing skills to engage and empower educators to embrace digital tools and practices.

• Building leadership structures and processes to ensure program scalability and sustainability.

Fostering Equity and Accessibility

• Using CNA insights to address equity gaps in digital learning access and resources.

• Leveraging Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create inclusive and adaptable learning environments.

• Implementing strategies to address barriers such as the digital divide or lack of stakeholder buy-in.

Managing Change and Overcoming Challenges

• Identifying and addressing barriers to change highlighted in the CNA, including resistance from staff or the community.

• Implementing change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new tools and practices.

• Addressing specific infrastructure, resource allocation, or operational challenges noted in the assessment.

Using Data to Drive Decisions

• Leveraging data insights from the CNA to inform decision-making and monitor progress.

• Using analytics to assess the impact of digital learning initiatives and address gaps in student outcomes.

• Communicating progress and results to stakeholders using data-driven storytelling.