The questions and guidelines below will help educators structure discussions and reflections about resource use. Purposes: Determine what current investments are made in professional learning. Determine adequacy (as measured by results achieved) of investments in professional learning. Establish guidelines for effective investments in professional learning. Maintain accountability for investments in professional learning. Improve results from investments in professional learning. Considerations for prioritizing, monitoring, and coordinating resources for professional learning Understanding the sources of funding for professional learning, how those funds are allocated, who is accountable for them, and how they may be used builds accuracy and consistency into the budgeting process for professional learning. Sources of funding General fund: How are funds allocated, i.e. per pupil, employee, initiative, school/unit, etc.? Private/public grants: How are funds