#ICE19 Annual Conference

Strategic short- and long-term budgeting is essential as districts and schools continue to make investments in bandwidth, networking, devices, and digital instructional materials to support effective digital learning. Districts are often challenged financially when it comes to implementing technology initiatives and programs, they should also consider creative funding for the implementation of digital learning. Cost savings can take place when technology based tools and resources are not viewed as additional costs but as an opportunity to shift funding to support learning in the digital age. Learn about zero-based budgeting, total cost of ownership, value of investment, and potential national, state, and local funding sources.