Challenges+and+Strategies

This is a very open-ended solution, as there will be many different parts that will be included based on the needs that would be identified by the company. This could also lead to a "bid out" to different schools so that the schools are competing for the funding to make their plan be the one that is implemented.



Challenges
 * Finding business/industry willing to partner with schools
 * Finding issues/problems with which students would be able to find solutions
 * Finding experts to come into the classroom to provide additional information/help
 * Finding staff comitted to PBL
 * Convincing Administration and School Board of the value of the program to the district
 * Setting up the financial vehicle for donations to the district from business partners

Strategies
 * Send letters to any potential business/industry partners within the school district and beyond
 * Encourage business/industry to fill out form for solutions on this wiki
 * Encourage teachers to think "outside the box" for possible posted issues/problems
 * Personally ask to participate in public meetings such as Elks, Rotary, Borough Council, to explain program
 * Meet with potential contact persons in community
 * PD for teachers
 * Introduction of project to participating students