Improvement Planning

A few weeks ago, at a national grants management conference, a panel of representatives from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) spoke on the topic of federal grant accountability. Among other things, they emphasized the critical nature of maintaining complete and accurate evidence of adherence to federal statute. Essentially, the message was, “Now is NOT […]

I grew up watching my mom budget our family finances. I learned a lot from her example. She taught me to prioritize greatest needs first, eliminate purchases that are no longer relevant or necessary, and make your money do what you need it to do. In other words, we are the boss of money. Money

Like many districts and schools, you’ve started the Comprehensive Needs Assessments process for next school year. You and your team have analyzed your current data, and now you have a list of problems to solve. How do you decide which problems to tackle first in next year’s improvement plan? Prioritization is key. Here’s a strategic