Federal Funding Fact Sheet
Federal Formula Grants
Federal funding in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) can be use to create or sustain safe and effective learning climates. Programs such as Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and professional learning in Social Emotional Behavioral (SEB) strategies quality for use of these funds.
Does KOI Education PD Qualify for Federal Formula Grants?
Yes.
ESSA Title Funds can be directed toward supporting school-wide initiatives like PositiveBehavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) because they align closely with the overarching objectives of the Every Student Succeeds Act. PBIS initiatives promote a positive school climate, improved student behavior, and enhanced academic outcomes. Funding can be used to support initial PBIS implementation; reboot and refresher training; coaching and technical assistance for team members; training on evidence-based Tier 2 and 3 practices for school psychologists, counsellors, and social workers; workshops for families; and even supplies such as expectation posters, behavior flowchart posters, reinforcement tickets and items.
IDEA funds can be used for KOI’s research and evidence-based PD courses for teachers and related service personnel who support students with Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavioral challenges.
Full Details of eligible expenses for different funding grants.
Report Details The Following:
Common misperceptions and facts about the formula grants
Examples of how to use Title I funding, which is designed to support schools with high percentages of children from low-income families, to support PBIS, MTSS, or SEB implementation
Suggesting for using Title II funding, which is intended to support the recruitment, training, and retention of high-quality teachers, principals, and other school leaders
Ideas for using Title IV, Part A funding to support a well-rounded education, safe and healthy schools, and the effective use of technology
Eligible activities for up to 15 percent of IDEA funds to develop and implement coordinated, early intervening services for students who have not been identified as needing special education or related services but who need additional academic and behavioral support to succeed in a general education environment