Educational Consultant in AI Strategy and School Transformation

Dan Franklin

Dan Franklin, founder of EF SQUARED, specialises in strategic development, AI integration and future-focused professional learning in international schools.
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What is Dan's area of expertise?

Dan’s experience in international education has led him to understand the opportunities and challenges schools face when aligning strategy, systems, technology and professional learning to create meaningful and sustainable improvement.

AI Strategy Development

  • Developing vision-aligned approaches to AI and generative AI across the school.
  • Creating clear frameworks and guidance for staff and students.
  • Supporting schools to explore practical and ethical uses of AI in teaching and learning.

Professional Learning & Leadership

  • Designing customised professional learning programmes linked to school priorities.
  • Building collaborative and sustainable approaches to staff development.
  • Evaluating the impact of professional learning on teaching and learning.

Digital Transformation

  • Reviewing systems, structures and processes across academic and operational areas.
  • Identifying opportunities to strengthen the role of technology in learning.
  • Supporting schools in implementing purposeful and sustainable digital change.

Strategic School Improvement

  • Aligning strategy, systems and practice with school vision and values.
    Supporting leaders in developing action plans and measurable goals.
  • Helping schools create sustainable approaches to innovation and improvement.

What will your consultancy sessions include?

Session 1: Introductions and Goal Settings

  • Introductions, expectations, and necessary background information
  • Explore school context including current strategic priorities
  • Establish clear, specific goals and objectives for the consultancy
  • Outline the structure and schedule for future sessions
  • Identify initial key questions to be explored

Session 2: Initial Assessment and Analysis

  • What has review of current strategic initiatives/documentation/processes identified?
  • Discuss strengths and key areas for development
  • Identify any other possible avenues of data gathering

Session 3: Strategy Development

  • If additional data gathering had occurred, review findings.
  • Develop action plans to move forward with identified areas for development
  • Agree timelines and key measurables

Session 4: Implementation Planning

  • Outline steps for implementing the developed strategies
  • Identify required resources, timelines, and responsibilities
  • Discuss potential challenges and solutions

Session 5: Monitoring and Adjustments

  • Review progress on implementation
  • Monitor measurables and current outcomes
  • Gather feedback if necessary
  • Make any necessary adjustments to strategies or action plans

Session 6: Evaluation and Next Steps

  • Evaluate overall progress
  • Discuss and plan long-term elements for sustainability
  • Plan any follow-up support
  • Celebrate successes and key takeaways
Learn more about Dan
Dan Franklin founded EF SQUARED to support schools in developing purposeful, future-focused approaches to strategy, innovation and professional learning. Rooted in the belief that sustainable improvement comes through clarity, collaboration and aligned systems, his work helps schools create meaningful and lasting impact.

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