Listen and learn: Snapshot 
Recorded SessionSnapshots are a pairing of two 20 minute presentations followed by a 5 minute Q & A.
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Purpose and Objectives
The primary purpose of this presentation is to equip education leaders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies required for establishing and maintaining a scholastic esports program that enjoys long-term sustainability, even in financially challenging times. The emphasis is not merely on avoiding pitfalls but on aligning the esports program with key performance indicators relevant to school boards and leaders. This alignment not only increases the program's longevity but also potentially augments its budget.
Participant Outcomes:
1. Understand the most common mistakes made when creating scholastic esports programs and how to avoid them.
2. Learn actionable strategies for aligning esports programs with the metrics that matter to school leaders and boards, thereby increasing stakeholder support.
3. Gain insight into how to secure and increase budget allocations by presenting esports as an investment in educational outcomes.
Educational Challenge:
Financial constraints and lack of stakeholder understanding often impede the growth and sustainability of esports programs.
Technology Intervention:
LeagueSpot's platform will be highlighted as a tool that not only supports gameplay but also provides robust analytics and reporting features that can be presented to stakeholders.
Models Employed:
We will discuss the 'Strategic Alignment Model' which bridges esports programs with organizational objectives.
Evidence of Success:
Case studies of schools that have successfully increased their esports program's budget through strategic alignment will be presented.
Introduction (3 minutes)
Common Pitfalls (7 minutes)
Overview of the most frequent mistakes schools make in establishing esports programs.
Process: Utilize a quick poll to gauge the audience's familiarity with these common pitfalls.
Aligning with KPIs (7 minutes)
Discuss key performance indicators important to school leaders and how to align your esports program accordingly.
Process: Ask a rhetorical question to engage the audience, encouraging them to consider their own KPIs.
Securing & Increasing Budget (8 minutes)
Strategies for not only maintaining but increasing the budget through evidence-based reporting and alignment with educational goals.
Process: Share a successful case study and prompt brief peer-to-peer discussions to share thoughts.
Q&A and Summary (3 minutes)
Open the floor for questions and wrap up the session by summarizing key takeaways.
Process: Invite audience members to share one actionable step they plan to implement, fostering a sense of commitment.
Closing Remarks (2 minutes)
Yes, research increasingly underscores the educational value and impact of well-implemented esports and scholastic gaming programs.
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