This research article is planned to examine the determinants of effective school management and explore prospects of ODL in the light of findings and conclusions of the study. School is a place which contributes a profound role in the development of new generation. They are being prepared as a productive human resource in terms of knowledge, attitude and skills. This generation can become more productive; if their minds are cultivated with positive behavior. It depends on the effective school management, school culture and considers learning environment. The principals/heads and teachers are the key people who provide opportunities to the learners by practicing their leadership role in the schools. // Paper ID: 422