International Center for Leadership in Education

Stimulus Funding Resource Center - The Cliff

ReFocus, RePosition, ReInvent

The International Center for Leadership in Education is closely watching the developments of the federal government’s emergency aid for public education and its impact on schools, districts, and states.

The funds made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will aid in the financial challenges our education system is currently facing. However, we strongly urge educators to think about how to use these funds effectively and most efficiently. We are facing a funding cliff when these funds are no longer available. Therefore, we strongly urge educators to use this opportunity to refocus and reposition the system now so there are sustainable and innovative programs/initiatives in place when we reach the cliff.

Since 1991, the International Center has worked with districts and schools across the country to make efficient and effective decisions that focus on providing a rigorous and relevant education to ALL students. We continue to draw upon our experience to support educators to increase student performance while using resources most effectively.

Now, more than ever, we can work with your district or school to continue to improve performance through effective and efficient use of resources:

Establish a shared vision and culture based on 21st century learners
Develop, implement and monitor school improvement plans
Maintain a laser-like focus on rigorous and relevant instruction
Use data to plan and make decisions
Provide teachers with instructional leadership and sustained professional development
Learn from models of continuously improving efficient and effective schools at our annual Model Schools Conference.

See how schools and districts have used their Title I and IDEA funds to improve performance through the support of the International Center.

Helpful web sites and resources

www.ed.gov/recovery - U.S. Department of Education’s web site dedicated to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
www.recovery.gov/ - Federal Government’s recovery web site
www.recovery.gov/?q=content/state-recovery-page - Map of state recovery web sites
Learn more about our Efficiency and Effectiveness Framework tool and process.

We are here to support you during this time. If you have any questions or would like more information please do not hesitate to contact us at (518) 399-2776 or Info@LeaderEd.com.