With the nation's economic challenges and the prospect of state and local budget shortfalls, school systems everywhere are facing budgetary pressures and the possibility of significant reductions. Districts are seeking solutions for reducing costs without negatively affecting the quality and scope of their core instructional programs. The good news is some districts are already doing just this by finding innovative ways to do more with less. Blackboard asked them to share their tips for success. Two clients,Lubbock Independent School District and Baltimore City Public School System, share how they are stretching their dollars without compromising teaching and learning. This presentation shares insights and tips from fellow educators. Also explored is how Blackboard K-12 helps districts deliver 21st century educational experiences that are engaging and effective- with an eye on doing more with less..

1. Wednesday June 24, 2009 Bert Ross , Manager - Teacher Support System, Baltimore City Public School System Tracy Clanton-Smith , Online Coordinator, Lubbock Independent School District Steve Krum , K-12 Solutions Engineer District Perspectives on Doing More with Less

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10. www.k12perspectives.com “ We’re now looking at professional development with much more of a local focus and ways to do more video conferencing and online training. Our approach is to use our system to improve access, so we can control and lower PD costs over the longer term.” . Marie Scigliano Ed.D., Director of Technology and Library Media Palo Alto Unified School District