Tutorial ETLO

Regardless of whether you've been writing grants for years or you're venturing into the world of RFPs for the very first time, the EdTech Leaders Online grant tutorial can offer guidance for crafting a proposal specific to the ETLO programs, and can help clarify the role and format of each proposal component. As you learn more about your colleagues' successful proposals, you may also find their tips and tricks helpful in securing your own funding, grant-based or otherwise. Starting locally can be an effective way to raise money. A local grant-funding organization's pre-existing interest in improving education in your area can be an important source of funds for the program. • Talk to people about the program. It will help you learn to articulate what you're doing and understand what elements of the project may be most appealing to others. • Ask your school board, administrators, and other community members if they know anyone who might be interested in learning more about your district's involvement in the project. See if they're willing to make a call on your behalf, or ask if you can use their name. Personal connections are arguably the most effective way to get your project on the radar screen of a potential funder. • Ask your school board and administrators about incorporating the ETLO program into grant proposals to support an overall program for technology professional development. Some districts have combined ETLO online ...