Certainly, education leaders have always been cognizant of the need to justify their expenditures. The focus on student outcomes over the past twenty years bears witness to that. What is new, and therefore challenging to education leaders, is the need to prove the value of a specific approach. Documenting impact requires a defined plan, mission, and goals so that educators can allocate resources accordingly. By examining school operation data and stakeholder perceptions, Hanover has helped administrators assess whether investments in educational progress are being made in the most financially sustainable way