Financial+Support

= Schools need funds to keep up with the latest devices: = media type="custom" key="11275122" width="98" height="98" align="right" In today's world, the competitive global economy has forced us to put more stress on the quality of children's education. Their future and each country's economy depends on it very heavily. To impart the quality education, schools need funds. This is a fact that good supply of funds ensure the presence of good teachers in any district because higher salaries attract the best talent. Apart from that, the funds are utilized in buying necessary technological gadgets, software, providing professional development opportunities to teachers so that they learn how to incorporate those technologies in their classrooms. If we want our learners to be innovative, then lack of money should not limit them. The slideshow to the right explains why funding agencies must believe in the importance of innovations.

Where to find money-
With budget cuts that are occurring in schools and the within the government, teachers can find the money they need in various ways including grants and community partnerships. Along with professional development for teaching and assessment, knowing how to get funds for resources is also something teachers need to be trained in. In order for schools to keep up with the latest resources, educators need to know how to find money for the classrooms and schools.



Types of Funds and Grants Technology Grant News Grant Funded Assessments List of Grants (need to be a member to read more about them though) Another list of grants, but it has lists by subject- Teachers Count
 * Grants **

**Corporations** HP Technology for Teaching Grants Large List of Corporate and Federal Grants

**Partnerships** Summary about School-Business Partnerships How to Build Partnerships Education Funding Partners

**Creativity** In addition to the ideas above, Scholastic.com offers several suggestions:
 * Ask for large gifts. Asking for large gifts from an individual or group of individuals affiliated with your school is an often overlooked strategy. Perhaps a high-profile alum would be interested in making a gift of this nature in the interest of creating good will with his or her alma mater.
 * Get to know the parents. Somewhere among your students you may have the son or daughter of a high-ranking executive at a technology company who is eager to share a corporate discount.
 * Engage your community. Communities should be proud of their educational institutions, and as a result, they should be excited to offer the latest in technological education. Keeping the school board informed is always helpful.
 * Talk to local store owners. Many will quickly see the return on investment when they advertise in the school newspaper, yearbook, or other publication, then channel the new funds toward technology.
 * Negotiate. Don't underestimate your bargaining power when making technology purchases. This is one of the best ways to get bang for the buck.
 * Use quid-pro-quo. Do you have a contractor who is working on a major construction project in your building? Do you have a long-term contract with a catering company to provide lunches? Do you have a third party outsourced company handling your IT support? Ask for a donation. A good business owner will recognize that making a donation will help strengthen the relationship and not only maintain good will for the current contract, but also be an excellent bargaining chip when contract renegotiation time arrives.
 * Use the web. Setting up a PayPal account is quick, easy, and safe. You can receive donations and sell T-shirts, keychains, and other low cost trinkets online. Alumni are usually excited to wear the colors of their school even later in life, especially if they no longer live in the same community and cannot go to the school itself to make a purchase. Google Advertising is also a little-known strategy to help with these funding options.