As ESSER funding ended in September 2024, school principals are faced with crucial decisions about which programs and initiatives to continue in the 2024-2025 school year. How do you determine which investments made the greatest difference in student outcomes? How do you prioritize programs in the face of limited resources? The NC Department has developed an innovative tool to help - The ROI Calculator. At the heart of this tool is the concept of Return on Investment (ROI) in education-a powerful metric that aligns spending with student outcomes. During this interactive session, participants will be provided with an engaging and practical overview of the tool - a resource designed to empower educational leaders to make data-driven, strategic decisions about sustaining or phasing out various investments. Participants will leave the session with a clear understanding of how to apply the tool in their schools, engage stakeholders in meaningful conversations, and plan their budgets in a way that maximizes the impact of every dollar spent. Join us for this interactive and essential session, and take the first step toward leading your school through the post-ESSER era with confidence and clarity! Presenters: Andrew Smith, Rachel Wright Junio