Budget & Sustainability
$50,000 Budget Allocation
| Category | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Champion Stipends | $20,000 | 20 Champions x $1,000 for 40-hour training commitment |
| Training Materials & Tools | $8,000 | Curriculum development, AI tool subscriptions, resources |
| Facilitator Compensation | $12,000 | Lead facilitator and subject-specific cohort leads |
| Observation & Assessment | $4,000 | Trained observers, rubric development, data analysis |
| Program Operations | $4,000 | Event logistics, communication, documentation |
| Evaluation & Reporting | $2,000 | Survey tools, data analysis, final report production |
| Total | $50,000 |
Budget Justification
Champion Stipends ($20,000)
Teacher stipends recognize the significant time commitment (40 hours intensive + ongoing mentorship) and professional value Champions contribute. The $1,000 per Champion rate aligns with district professional development compensation norms and demonstrates respect for educator time.
Training Materials & Tools ($8,000)
Includes:
- AI tool subscriptions for training environments
- Curriculum materials development
- Lesson library platform
- Reference resources and guides
Facilitator Compensation ($12,000)
Covers:
- Lead facilitator for program coordination and Module 1/4 delivery
- Four discipline cohort leads for Module 2 subject-specific sessions
- Guest expertise for specialized content
Observation & Assessment ($4,000)
Covers:
- Training and calibration of classroom observers
- ACIR rubric development and validation
- Data collection and analysis support
Leveraged Resources
The Stanford CREATE AI grant leverages significant additional investment:
| Resource | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Champion release time | $15,000 | District contribution |
| Facilities for training | $3,000 | District contribution |
| Technology infrastructure | $5,000 | Existing district systems |
| Administrative support | $4,000 | District contribution |
| Total Leveraged | $27,000 |
Total Project Investment
$50,000 (Stanford) + $27,000 (District) = $77,000 total project value
Sustainability Plan
Year 2 and Beyond
The AI Champions Program is designed for self-sustaining operation after the grant period:
| Element | Sustainability Mechanism |
|---|---|
| Champions network | Volunteer leadership with district meeting support |
| Lesson library | District-hosted platform with community contributions |
| New teacher training | Champions integrate AI orientation into existing onboarding |
| Annual Champion cohort | District professional development budget allocation |
| Mentorship matching | Informal peer connection facilitated by department chairs |
District Commitment
El Segundo USD has committed to:
- Continuing Champion stipends for future cohorts ($10,000/year)
- Hosting and maintaining the lesson library platform
- Integrating AI Champions into the district PD calendar
- Supporting Champion network meetings and collaboration
Cost-Effectiveness
| Metric | Calculation |
|---|---|
| Cost per Champion trained | $2,500 |
| Cost per Cohort 2 teacher trained | $500 (mentorship only) |
| Cost per AI-enhanced lesson developed | $500 |
| Year 2+ marginal cost per teacher | $200 (materials only) |
The train-the-trainer model dramatically reduces per-teacher costs after the initial investment, making district-wide AI literacy economically sustainable.
Return on Investment
| Investment | Return |
|---|---|
| $50,000 Stanford grant | 70+ teachers with AI confidence |
| 100+ AI-enhanced lessons | |
| Replicable model for other districts | |
| Sustainable professional learning community | |
| Foundation for student AI literacy program |