The vision of the Effective Grants Management Training Program is:

• Expected and Consistent Levels of Proficiency
• Training and support to attain proficiency
• Transparent and Predictable Accountability

Effective grant managers support the strategic goals of Saint Paul Public Schools:  Alignment, Achievement and Sustainability

Training, ongoing support and assessing performance ensures accountability for results

Improved performance of grant-funded projects will save SPPS money and improve academic outcomes for students

As participants in the program, Grant Managers and their networks of support will:

• Understand the business practices and be able to follow procedures for successful grant implementation. 
• Identify barriers to progress and activate their network of support to overcome those barriers.
• Understand their role within the district as well as the role representing the district to external funders.

Four Component Areas to be Addressed

• Program Implementation
• Evaluation and Reporting
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Contracting

Audience

• Grant Managers (current and future)
• Project Directors
• Central Accounting Staff
• Program Evaluators
• School Accounting Staff (bursars/clerks)
• Any other interested staff