Time, funding and leadership are in short supply in regions that are not meeting their goals, and challenge all regions all the time. Funding is the problem. Positions have not been picked up in school budgets. Previous person who held position used to be supported by schools and included in the budget. Region is struggling with Tech Center expansion.
Region is huge.
There are 20 middle schools, and it s hard keeping in touch with them all on a regular basis. Specific Technical Assistance and State Partners Support Requested. Regions appeal to the State Partners to provide leadership, moral and political support that will fuel sustainability of STW investments. Without the determined leadership, better coordination and strong direction from state agencies that set standards, fuel budgets and inspire local administrators, regions predict their successful practices may lose momentum. DOE and Superintendents Association should help train administrators and educators in PR and importance of community relations.