Creating an ongoing incentive program that recognizes educators achievements in their growth as a professional has proven to be a challenge. This matters because educators need to be supported and recognized for their efforts to improve instruction. How will you know if you’re successful? * Develop a consistent relationship with 5 local businesses and/or organizations who will partner in donating to our badge project and will support BadgeCoin once it’s created. * Collect data results from Google Form that answers assumptions and questions I may have from my users that will support the development of the BadgeCoin app. * 10x - BadgeCoin app is developed and recognized by the 5 businesses and educators are able to use their digital badges as a currency that rewards them for their efforts.