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Course Overview
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Course Description
As an educator, you've likely found yourself managing projects, writing grant proposals, or coordinating initiatives without formal training in these critical skills. This course bridges that gap by combining practical project management strategies with comprehensive funding guidance specifically designed for education professionals. Whether you're a teacher stepping into leadership, a nonprofit coordinator juggling multiple programs, or an administrator overseeing complex initiatives, you'll develop the systematic approaches needed to turn great educational ideas into successful, sustainable programs.
Through hands-on exploration of funding databases, analysis of successful educational projects, and investigation of diverse resource opportunities, you'll build both the researcher's mindset and practical skills to identify, secure, and manage funding from traditional grants to innovative partnerships. The course transforms how you approach educational change by providing proven project management frameworks adapted for educational settings, helping you move beyond hoping for resources to strategically pursuing and managing them. You'll leave equipped to evaluate funding alignment with your goals, create realistic project timelines, and implement systematic approaches that improve both your effectiveness and student outcomes.
Course Goals
- Evaluate your current leadership capacity and create a personal development plan for expanding project management skills within your educational role.
- Analyze how effective project management principles can transform your organization's approach to educational initiatives and resource utilization.
- Reflect on the intersection between funding strategies and long-term institutional goals, developing a strategic vision for sustainable program growth.
- Assess the impact of systematic project approaches on student outcomes and organizational effectiveness in your specific educational context.
Estimated Time: 4-6 Hours (Half Day)
This self-paced course typically requires 4-6 hours to complete, though the actual time may vary based on individual factors.
Access and Credentials
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Free for Members
This course is a TIE Member course. It is free for educators from TIE Member schools with a code. If you do not know your code, please use the link at the top of this page to reach out and request it.
Bulk Enrollment
Administrators, PLC leaders, and others can enroll their whole team; there's an option for bulk enrollment in the Catalog for registering multiple members. You first need to reserve and purchase multiple enrollments. After that, you can invite individuals to your purchased seats.
Team Discount
If registering 20 or more individuals for a team or district, reach out to BLicht@bhssc.org to arrange for special pricing before purchasing.
Credentials: 5 CECH
After completing this course, you can obtain 5 CECH (continuing education contact hours) for South Dakota. CECH/CEUs are free of charge and can be obtained instantly upon completing all requirements.