Lead Virtual Workforce
Strategies and policies to ensure that staff and faculty can work together effectively and are well supported in a virtual/online independent school setting.
Strategies and policies to ensure that staff and faculty can work together effectively and are well supported in a virtual/online independent school setting.
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Sharing Resources in a Meaningful and Manageable Way: “In the Spotlight…”
As we approached our transition to a distance learning model, one particular struggle arose out of the pressure to a) learn about new tools and methods and b) stay connected as a broader community of faculty and staff. Teachers in particular were feeling overwhelmed by both intentional sharing from administrators as well as spontaneous sharing […]
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Mobilizing at the Department Level: Thoughts for Department Heads
As independent schools move to online learning, the role of department heads and the relationships we foster with those in our department, as well as our students, are of the utmost importance. We must remain the bridge between the endeavors in our classrooms and the higher-level administrative team. The herculean effort required to quickly start […]
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Managing Remote Employees
A Powerpoint training session for school leaders who are managing remote employees for the first time. It can be delivered via Zoom or equivalent in 30-45 minutes, depending on the amount of discussion.
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Flattening the Learning Curve
We keep hearing about the importance of flattening the curve of the COVID-19 outbreak. For those of us who work in academia, we have seen another curve begin to flatten since the pandemic has forced us to make sudden shifts to digital teaching and learning. The learning curve, when it comes to faculty, staff, students, […]
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Tutorial 3: IT Resources and Support
Free resources and considerations for IT resources and support for distance learning.
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The employers’ role and responsibilities during the COVID-19 crisis
In addition to the challenge of educating students remotely, our schools are now navigating a variety of employment challenges in this new phase of the COVID-19 response. Resources available to employers during this trying and confusing time include: “Comprehensive FAQs for Employers on the COVID-19 Coronavirus”, “Coronavirus: An Employer’s Action Guide”, ” and “Coronavirus Resources […]
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10 Strategies for leading online when school is closed
These will support schools engaged in planning for the many possible ways in which their institutions and surrounding areas may be asked or required to operate. If you’re a senior leader charged with moving school online these suggestions are born of both practice and practical research. These steps do not represent a comprehensive crisis plan […]
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Memo 3: Tools, resources, and strategies for remote learning
Guidelines to faculty for a remote learning plan focused on sustainability and longevity. Info on reducing screen time, reducing work and homework load, and sustaining student motivation.
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Memo 2: Tools and resources for remote learning
Guidelines to faculty for a remote learning plan focused on flexibility and adaptability
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Memo 1: Tools and resources for remote learning
Guidelines to faculty for a remote learning plan focused on expectations, technology, homework and assessments, and student engagement. Includes templates for advisor communication to students.