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Funding for an Innovative Future
21st Century Lutheran Education
Online Conference
February 25, 2010
Nicole Muth
Funding for an Innovative Future
• This presentation will be recorded and available on the Online Conference on 21st Century Lutheran Education Blog http://blog.cuw.edu/21cle/
• The PowerPoint with links to online resources is accessible at http://www.slideshare.net/nsmuth
Funding for an Innovative Future
• The current state of our nation’s economy has impacted church and school budgets.
• Educational leaders are calling for creating new 21st century learning communities.
• God has called us to be faithful stewards of all of the gifts He has given us. Matthew 25:14-30
Funding for an Innovative Future
• Lutheran schools are currently facing many challenges– Financial– Staffing– Professional Development– Enrolment – Infrastructure
Funding for an Innovative Future
• Creating and frequently updating a comprehensive technology plan is critical to enable Lutheran schools to continue to fulfill their mission and vision.
• A technology plan enables a school to be a better steward of the gifts God has provided.
Funding for an Innovative Future
Where do we begin?Creating a technology plan
Review the school’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
How can technology help the school support the mission and vision of the school?
How can technology help the school accomplish the goals set out in the strategic plan?
Important Pieces of a Technology Plan
• Clear vision for the use of technology• Input from a diverse group of stakeholders• Gather data and review research• SWOT Analysis (strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities, and threats)• Purposeful integration into the
curriculum
Important Pieces of a Technology Plan
• Professional development• Sound infrastructure• Comprehensive budget• Ongoing assessment• Plan for tomorrow
Other Resources on Technology Planning
• Universal Service Administrative CompanyE-rate Funding
• Check State Department of Education website
• Wisconsin Association of Non-Public Schools
Funding for an Innovative Future Promoting Your Plan
– Stakeholders can alert the school of potential funding opportunities.
– In kind gifts– Partner with other schools, churches and
organizations to take advantage of bulk purchasing discounts and joint professional development activities
– Marketing tool – Tell the community about the innovative educational activities happening at your school.
Funding for an Innovative Future
Now that we have a plan, how do we fund it? Annual budget – Total cost of technology Hardware/software – replacement and upgrade
schedule Infrastructure Professional development Technical support
Funding for an Innovative FutureGrants
Should be seen as a catalyst for new initiatives; not a substitute for budgeting for annual technology needs
A well written technology plan can help you identify potential funding opportunities
Many of the components of a grant are included in a technology plan.
In the summer, write and organize common components of grants.
Identify potential funders through word of mouth, professional journals, local and national foundations, Grant Wrangler, Fundsnet, on-line grant resources,
Funding for an Innovative Future
E-rate funding Provides schools and libraries with discounts on
telecommunications services such as local and long distance phone services, Internet access, and network wiring
Largest discounts go to schools with highest need – % of students on free/reduced price lunch and rural areas
Requires an approved technology plan For more information on the approval process go see
the Universal Service Administrative Company web site
Funding for an Innovative Future
Collaborative partnerships – ESA’s Partnership of small public and private schools and
districts Bulk purchasing discounts Common calendar to allow for sharing specialized staff
and joint professional development opportunities Data management and analysis to assist with
assessment reports Lutheran Collaborative Groups –
Lutheran School Portal, Technology in Lutheran Schools, LEADnet
Funding for an Innovative Future
Recycling, refurbishing, and leasing Weigh the cost of recycling and refurbishing – can cost
more and be less reliable National Technology Recycling Project Schools can sell outdated equipment and unused
supplies through online companies like InterSchola Leasing provides the ability to make annual technology
costs more predictable and allows schools to spread out payments. Can have built-in provisions for up-grades,
replacements, and maintenance
Funding for an Innovative Future
Other Funding StrategiesTechnology fees Auctions or other fund raisers Open House – Showcase Campaign Use technology to cut costs in other areas
Funding for an Innovative Future
• This presentation will be recorded and available on the Online Conference on 21st Century Lutheran Education Blog http://blog.cuw.edu/21cle/
• The PowerPoint with links to online resources is accessible at http://www.slideshare.net/nsmuth