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In order for staff development to be meaningful for teachers, it must:
 * 1) Offer immersion and transformation.
 * 2) Inspire teachers to invent.
 * 3) Be experience-based, with learning resulting from doing and exploring.
 * 4) Hook the curiosity, wonder or passion of teachers.
 * 5) Respond to teachers' appetites, concerns and interests.
 * 6) Consider the feelings, fears and anxieties of the learners.
 * 7) Engage the perspective of teachers.
 * 8) Appeal to learners at a variety of developmental stages.
 * 9) Be properly funded.

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=Budget=

Chula Vista Elementary School District Based on the 2004-2005 fiscal budgets, Instruction-Related Services accounted for 10% of the CVESD’s $163,219,431 total revenue. Of the $17,281,439 allocated for Instruction-Related Services, $2,198,765 ($104 pp) was spent on Instructional Library, Media, and Technology. Currently, CVESD averaged 4.6 students per computer in its 43 schools (based on total enrollment of 26,152 pupils).

Lemon Grove School District Based on the 2004-2005 fiscal budgets, Instruction-Related Services accounted for 9% of the LGSD’s $31,361,940 total revenue. Of the $2,614,445 allocated for Instruction-Related Services, $110,045 ($27 pp) was spent on Instructional Library, Media, and Technology. Currently, LGSD averaged 1.7 and 1.4 students per computer in its eight schools (6 elementary and 2 middle, respectively, based on total enrollment of 4,282 pupils).


 * Expenditures by Activity for Chula Vista Elementary in 2004-05**


 * Expenditures by Activity for Lemon Grove Elementary in 2004-05**

=Sources of Additional Funding=

Listed are sources for schools to supplement their technology budget. The descriptions of the organizations were taken directly from their respective websites.

The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) is a federal grant program administered in California by the State Librarian. Each year the State Librarian awards grants on a competitive basis unless announced otherwise. Quite a few grants are listed on this site.
 * California** **State** **Library Grants** http://www.library.ca.gov/html/grants.cfm

Eight grants are listed on the site. They range from longitudinal data collection to assistive technology. The site lists the requirements and eligibility criterion.
 * U.S.** **Dept. of Education, Office of Education Technology** http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/edgrants.html

The Foundation for Technology Education (FTE) was established in 1986 as a nonprofit 501 (c )(3) organization and initiated its program of giving in 1993. FTE awards support programs that will: make our children technologically literate; transfer industrial and corporate research into our schools; produce models of excellence in technology teaching; create public awareness regarding the nature of technology education; and help technology teachers maintain a competitive edge in technology. FTE offers free money in the form of grants, scholarships, and awards.
 * International Technology Education Association** http://www.iteaconnect.org/Awards/awards.htm

Teachers Network is a nationwide, non-profit education organization that identifies and connects innovative teachers exemplifying professionalism and creativity within public school systems. Over 40,000 public school teachers have received Teachers Network grants and fellowships in the areas of curriculum, leadership, policy, and new media. This free site currently lists nine technology teacher grants.
 * Teachers Network** http://www.teachersnetwork.org/grants/grants_technology.htm

The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as "E-Rate," is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. There are 12 steps; some are non-trivial and require separate follow-through, where discount eligibility for all K-12 schools and libraries is derived from its free/reduced lunch percentage. One drawback to this program is that aapplicants must provide additional resources including end-user equipment (e.g., computers, telephones, etc.), software, professional development, and the other elements that are necessary to utilize the connectivity funded by the Schools and Libraries Program.
 * The Miller Institute for Learning with Technology** http://www.learningtech.org/erate/

Technology Grant News published four times a year, will keep you abreast of new technology funding for your program initiatives. However, this is not a free service. With a paid subscription, you will receive one full year Technology Grant News and Grant Index of your choice for only $35 (electronic) or $85 (electronic with print).
 * Technology Grant News** http://www.technologygrantnews.com/technology-funding.html

=Grants and Proposals=

Supplemental resources provide schools with opportunities to develop or increase technology on campus. Funding is available to those who actively seek it and apply for these awards. Writing a proposal may be the biggest obstacle because of the time needed to address the specific criterion to each company. While some grants are targeted toward teachers, any principal, technology advisor, or parent member of a school committee can be a grant writer.

Kurzweil Educational Systems produces two important software products for individuals with learning difficulties and for those who are blind. They have provided a samples and tips about writing a cover letter, cover page, and grant proposal.
 * Kurzweil Educational Systems Sample Grant Proposal** http://www.kurzweiledu.com/files/proof_resources_grant1.pdf

You are encouraged to become a part of the School Grants community by sharing successful proposals or other grant-related information you have. Please do not be a taker only and consider becoming a part of the team who cares about ALL kids across the nation. The success of all of our schools depends on our own collaboration and cooperation.
 * SchoolGrants** http://www.k12grants.org/samples/samples_index.htm

=Useful Internet Links=

NETS for Students http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netss.html NETS for Teachers http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netst.html NETS Sample Curriculum Lesson Samples http://cnets.iste.org/search/t_search.html
 * National Educational Technology Standards**

=Sources=

CVESD District Profile (Fiscal Year 2004-2005). Retrieved on February 15, 2007 from http://www.ed-data.k12.ca.us/Navigation/fsTwoPanel.asp?bottom=%2Fprofile.asp%3Flevel%3D06%26reportNumber%3D16

CVESD General Fund Revenues and Expenditures by Object Code (Fiscal Year 2004-2005). Retrieved on February 15, 2007 from http://www.ed-data.k12.ca.us/Navigation/fsTwoPanel.asp?bottom=%2Fprofile.asp%3Flevel%3D06%26reportNumber%3D16

Ellis, A. and Phelps, R. (2000). Staff development for online delivery: A collaborative, team-based action-learning model. Australian Journal of Educational Technology. 16(1), 26-44. Retrieved on February 15, 2007 from http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet/ajet16/ellis.html

McKenzie, J. (1991). Making Change in Education: Preparing Your Schools for the Future (Westbury, N.Y.: J.L. Wilkerson, 1987). The Educational Technology Journal, Vol. 1, No. 4, April, 1991. The html version of the file can retrieved on February 15, 2007 from http://www.educa.rcanaria.es/ingles/articulos/From%20Now%20O1.doc