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South carolina funding technology webinar
This webinar discusses funding technology implementations in South Carolina schools. It will take place on January 28th at 4:00 pm EST and provide information on how to sign up. The webinar will overview federal, state, and local funding sources as well as resources outside of schools that can help "fill the bucket" when developing a technology funding plan. Attendees are encouraged to submit questions during the session.
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- 1. Funding Technology Implementations inSouth Carolina Schools Join us for a complementary webinar Wednesday, January 28th 4:00 p.m. EST
- 2. A brochure witheverything you need to sign up for this webinar can be found at : file:///Users/williammcintosh/Desktop/freetechnologyfundingwebinarfromeitt-141231190302-conversion-gate01.pdf
- 3. Please join theaudio portion of the conference. Dial the following call-in number 1-866-469-3239 Enter the event access code/meeting number 760 069 335
- 4. JOHN WILSON DIRECTOR TURNING FOUNDATION •33 years in K-12 education – Teacher, Principal and Central Office Administrator • Extensive experience – Program development, evaluation and grant writing • Director of the Turning Foundation – Helps to develop funding plans related to interactive technology implementations in schools – Identifies internal and external funding resources for technology
- 5. TODAY’S WEBINAR Questions can bedirected to the presenter or trainer via the lower right hand corner question pod. QUESTIONS • Please send us any questions that you have for our presenter • Use the Q&A box in the bottom right hand corner of the screen
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- 7. OVERVIEW Federal Funding State Funding LocalFunding Resources Outside Schools Funding Options “Filling Up The Bucket” Today’s conversation will focus on developing funding plans focused on classroom technology implementations
- 8. STATE & FEDERALFUNDING SOURCES Title I: Focus on school improvement and accountability – family engagement IDEA: Ensure access for students in pull-out programs/inclusion classrooms – support RTI efforts Title II/Professional Development: Training related to effective technology implementation focused on school improvement
- 9. STATE & FEDERALFUNDING SOURCES School Improvement Grants (SIG): Support frequent assessments and data use focused on achievement Race to the Top (RTTT): Embedded formative assessment, support data gathering and teacher accountability 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC): Engaging learning activities during extended day student time
- 10. E-RATE MODERNIZATION ORDER2014 Affordable access to high speed broadband Maximizing cost effectiveness E-Rate is an annual $2.4 billion program (adjusted for inflation) that provides 20-90% discounts on eligible telecommunications services – depending on free/reduced lunch rates for schools. E-RATE 2.0 HAS THREE MAIN GOALS: Making E-Rate fast, simple and efficient
- 11. E-RATE MODERNIZATION • Dec.11, 2014: FCC decision added $1.5 billion annually to the E-Rate program • Additional funding will allow the United States to expand high- speed Wi-Fi access to 43.5 million additional students in over 101,000 additional schools • Annual funding for E-Rate now becomes $3.9 billion – 3rd largest federally funded education program
- 12. WHAT DOES THIS MEANFOR YOU? • Many districts will see funding and support for telecommunications and Wi-Fi that have not previously been available through E-Rate • The pocket of money will not dry up as fast as it has in the past – more requests will be approved – more districts will see funding support THAT DEPENDS…
- 13. LOCAL FUNDING SOURCES GeneralFund: Prioritizing school improvement efforts, data gathering and use, and accountability Levy Funding: Including technology integrations in bond issues or specific levy language Bond Issue Funding: Other local initiatives
- 14. OUTSIDE RESOURCES Foundation Grants- Local, state and national School Booster Groups PTO/PTA Local Service Groups - Rotary, Lions Club, Kiwanis, etc. Local Businesses - National chains as well as local businesses Focused Fundraisers - Engaging the community in a focused effort to improve student outcomes with technology
- 15. DEVELOP A FUNDINGPLAN ESTABLISH COSTS DEVELOP A VISION WITH AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN DETERMINE TIMELINES BE CREATIVE… AND LEGAL USE MULTIPLE SOURCES TO “FILL UP THE BUCKET”
- 16. SUSTAINING TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATIONS • Themost successful schools develop multiple sources of revenue • They trigger strong community engagement • They prioritize daily support and training for teachers • They understand “re-budgeting” DIGITAL WISH SUSTAINABILITY STUDY: http://www.digitalwish.com/docs/DataReport-Sustainability112912-Released.pdf
- 17. “Developing multiple fundingstreams lies in strong community engagement, which is also typically the most ignored strand in every initiative.” DigitalWish.org
- 18. FUNDING PLAN -EXAMPLES K-8 Building • Title I: Support student achievement • IDEA: Inclusion and pull-out classes • Professional Development Funds High School • Two local foundations grants • IDEA: Inclusion and pull-out classes • Professional Development Funds SMALL URBAN DISTRICT FUNDS NEEDED: $200,000
- 19. FUNDING PLAN -EXAMPLES General Fund • Cover majority of costs in support of a district-wide school improvement plan PTO • Financial support to complete the implementation MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) FUNDS NEEDED: $42,000 Professional Development Funds • For teacher training
- 20. FUNDING PLAN -EXAMPLES TITLE I • School-wide funding support in elementary schools School Foundation • Focused fundraising and community support for academic achievement RURAL DISTRICT – ELEMENTARY & MS IMPLEMENTATION FUNDS NEEDED: $170,000 TITLE II • Professional development funding
- 21. HELP FROM THE TURNINGFOUNDATION • Help develop a funding plan • Find potential funding sources • Provide template grant or letter of inquiry language • • Review proposals and provide feedback • Facilitate larger fund-raising efforts – bring key stakeholders together
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- 23. JOHN WILSON Director, TurningFoundation 330-599-4954 jwilson@turningtechnologies.com
- 24. 24 Bill McIntosh SchoolVision Inc.. AuthorizedSouth Carolina K-12 Consultant for eInstruction by Turning Technologies Phone :843-442-8888 Email :WKMcIntosh@Comcast.net www.eInstruction.com Turning Technologies 255 West Federal Street Youngstown, OH Main: 330-746-3015 | Toll Free: 866-746-3015 | Fax: 330-884-6065 www.TurningTechnologies.com