Improving the flow and use of funds for professional development will be one critical factor in how long you sustain excellence. Continue to seek ways for technology to improve the efficiency of professional development. Themes From Award Winners Dwindling funds, volunteer time, and other resources are common problems after an initial burst of energy for any nonprofit organization.
Schools are no exception.
Award winners have found a few key tactics to deal with the problem. Both for maintaining current support and obtaining new resources, it is critical to show that your professional development improves student learn-ing. Award winners repeatedly emphasized how important it is to share results with funders, teachers, students, parents, volunteers, and community supporters. Periodically review how your school is investing time and money in PD and make sure that you are still hitting your highest priorities first to make the most of the resources you have. Leverage your professional development.