Digital Leadership
Supporting leadership in technology and digital learning through coaching, resources, events, and other capacity-building initiatives.
Building leadership capacity
Instructional Technology Coaching to Enhance Professional Practice
Instructional Technology Coaching to Enhance Professional Practice details the rationale and need for instructional technology coaches in school districts across Illinois. This report highlights the role of an instructional technology coach and the Learning Technology Center’s (LTC) Instructional Technology Coaching Program.
Coaching Digital Learning
From The Friday Institute, the “Coaching Digital Learning” MOOC (massive open online course) is offered several times a year. This free course will deepen your understanding of what it takes to coach educators to integrate technology effectively with relevant and rigorous opportunities to build upon your professional needs and understanding — whether beginning in your role as an instructional coach or seeking advanced strategies
Technology Integration Framework
This framework is versatile and easy to implement, with sections broken down by topic (such as assessment and digital citizenship) and difficulty level (ranging from basic to advanced). The core plan is device- and platform-agnostic as well, meaning that its content is not geared solely toward institutions utilizing certain devices or suites of educational apps and tools.
Instructional Technology Coach Funding
Despite their growing popularity and research to back their efficacy, funding for coaching programs can be sparse in many districts. These funding sources can help your district start and sustain a productive coaching program using state and federal funds.
ROE 54 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We will kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!
ROE 9 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from peers!
ROE 26 & 33 Tech Meeting
Eager to see educational technology innovation in action? Join this open networking group for a monthly peek into how schools in your area are harnessing classroom technology, enhancing their networking capabilities, and more. Area technology leaders can also use this time to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss pertinent tech topics impacting their schools.
ROE 11 Tech Networking Meeting
Curious about how other district technology leaders are tackling challenges and initiatives in their districts? Do you have new technology projects/upgrades going on in your district that others might want to hear about? Share your voice and network with colleagues at our open discussion!
AI Exchange: Best Practices and Innovations in Education
Connect with fellow leaders in structured networking sessions designed to facilitate meaningful conversations and knowledge-sharing. This event offers a chance to collaborate on effective policies and guidelines, exploring ethical and effective uses of AI while gaining valuable insights from peers navigating similar challenges in the impact of generative AI in education.
ROE 24 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from peers!
ROE 56 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!
ROE 40 Tech Meeting
Eager to see educational technology innovation in action? Join this open networking group for a monthly peek into how schools in your area are harnessing classroom technology, enhancing their networking capabilities, and more. Area technology leaders can also use this time to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss pertinent tech topics impacting their schools.
School Law Update: Technology Law Trends and Insights for 2025
Calling all K-12 leaders and administrators – it’s time for a school law update! Join Attorney Brandon K. Wright as he answers and discusses your legal questions surrounding technology use in schools – including important developments heading into 2025.
ROE 17 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!
Coaching Across Buildings
Feeling a little here, there, and everywhere? Discover how coaches like you manage their work across multiple buildings, including multi-district coaching’s unique challenges and practical strategies for managing your practice.
Swiss Army AI: Tools for Every Leader’s Toolbox
Let’s dive into the practical side of Artificial Intelligence for school administrators and teacher leaders, showcasing a variety of AI tools designed to streamline and enhance your workflow. From data analysis to communication, let AI be your Swiss Army knife, offering versatile solutions to common administrative challenges.
Leading Schools in the Age of AI: Policy and Vision Setting
This workshop for K-12 school leaders will provide an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in K-12 schools. Participants will learn the background of AI generative tools, the benefits and challenges of using AI in education, and get hands-on by creating examples that can be used immediately in their roles.
Building a Coaching System and Data Dashboard with Google Apps
Join this workshop to learn how to streamline your time management and coaching documentation processes using Google Calendar, Forms, Sheets, Slides, and Sites. This session will guide you through multiple options for coaching data management. You’ll learn to create a system to track your coaching time, including building the form, adding spreadsheet formulas, and building graphs and charts that pipe directly into presentation tools.
ROE 17 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!
ROE 54 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!
ROE 9 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!
ROE 24 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from peers!
ROE 56 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from peers!
Declutter Your Digital Life
Throughout this session, we’ll share strategies that help you prioritize tasks, organize files, manage emails, collect and analyze data, and run efficient meetings – all utilizing the Google apps you’re already familiar with. In particular, we’ll focus on innovative ways to harness Google Chrome, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Tasks, and Gemini.
ROE 26 & 33 Tech Meeting
Join this open networking group for a monthly peek into how schools in your area are harnessing classroom technology, enhancing their networking capabilities, and more. Area technology leaders can also use this time to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss pertinent tech topics impacting their schools.
ROE 17 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!
ROE 9 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!
Leading Schools in the Age of AI
This workshop for K-12 school leaders will provide an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in K-12 schools. Participants will learn the background of AI generative tools, the benefits and challenges of using AI in education, and get hands-on by creating examples that can be used immediately in their roles.
ROE 54 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!
ROE 56 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from peers!
ROE 24 Tech Networking Meeting
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from peers!
Enhancing Physical Security: 3 Solutions for Illinois K-12 Schools
While securing digital learning environments remains a priority, enhancing physical security needs to also be on every district’s radar. These trusted solutions can help protect your students and staff against the current threats and emergencies.
Exploring the NETP
How can districts begin to close the digital use, design, and access gaps identified in the new National Educational Technology Plan? Digital Equity Advisor Ji Soo Song walks us through this federal report, from its origins and purpose to its actionable recommendations.