By: Carla GregorySummer 2009

Gathering InformationSources used to gather information:

In class discussionsGalileoWorld Wide WebWikisList ServesEmail

What should a successful media center look like?Flexible ScheduleCollaboration with teachersHours of Operation (longer than school day)Enough staff Enthusiastic Media SpecialistNew books and materialsStudents firstTeaching based on standardsCertified media specialist

Why is this important?

AdvocacyWays to advocate:Provide research that shows how your program

increases student achievementProvide research that shows how up-to-date

materials (technology and books) bring about higher test scores

Provide research that shows how important information literacy skills are

Provide research that shows collaboration with teachers leads to better lessons

Why is this important?

FundingIn my research, I found many resourcesrelated to funding. This included how towrite successful grants, available grants,

freeresources, and fundraising opportunities.

This was the main focus of my research.

Free SourcesLinks to free internet research resourceshttp://library.sau.edu/bestinfo/Online/onlindex.htmhttp://lii.org/http://www.virtuallrc.com/http://www.mmischools.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx

?ArticleID=11534

Links to free sources (videos, games, lesson plans, etc)

http://free.ed.gov/http://www.kidsreads.com/http://www.thinkfinity.org/home.aspxhttp://bensguide.gpo.gov/subject.htmlhttp://www.kidsknowit.com/http://classtools.net/

Grant WritingFive Strategies for writing successful

grants http://will2change.pbworks.com/Five-Strategies-for-Writing-Successful-Grants

1.Start with a budget in mind2.Use what you know3.Follow the rules for the grant you choose4.Don’t be afraid to shine5.Follow-Up

GrantsThere are an abundance of grants available to

teachers and media specialists.Many of these can be found in the module folders. However, I have listed a few here as well.http://www.renlearn.com/fundingcenter/grantsearch/

This site allows you to search for grants based on the criteria you enter.

http://www.bestbuyinc.com/community_relations/teach_awards.htmBest Buy offers grants to teachers for technology

http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htmNEA grants provide many different grant oppportunities

Module FoldersAlong with this PowerPoint, I have included my module folders. The folders contain websites and articles to help anyone interested in learning about ways to save, howto write grants, and grants that are available. They are intended for use by teachers, principals, and media specialists to help them achieve their goals. These are posted online to benefit all interested.

Organization of FoldersI. Folder One: Advocacy for funding media

centers Contains articles about advocacy

II. Folder Two: Funding Contains information on grants and grant writing,

fundraising, and ways to save money

III.Folder Three: Free Materials Contains information about free reference resources

available

You can also find this PowerPoint at http://stu.westga.edu/~cgregor1/fundingmodule/7485_fundingproject_CDG.ppt

The files can be found by going to http://stu.westga.edu/~cgregor1/fundingmodule

Please feel free to send questions or comments to carladgregory@gmail.com