DEMYSTIFY FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE LANGUAGE LEARNING COMMUNITY MONEY MATTER$ Money matters for schools, teachers, and students. It is no mystery that equitable and adequate funding is a prerequisite condition for providing a high-quality elementary and secondary education system. And when it comes to equitable, high-quality education for English learners (ELs), discussions often focus on federal funds under Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)—an important source of funding for many aspects of ELs’ education, but by no means the only one. The purpose of this brochure is to help demystify federal education funding and its impacts on K–12 language learners. It also provides guidance on the multitude of Vista programs created specifically to support you and your ELs in a variety of instructional settings, including language literacy and native-language instruction.
Schools and school districts can draw on funding from an array of annual federal and state programs to support langaage and literacy learning. And the good news is that annual funding levels for most federal programs are at all-time highs. For example, over the past five years: • Title I funding for disadvantaged students has increased by 12% and now totals $18.4 billion annually. • Title III funding for English language acquisition programs has increased by 13% and now totals $890 million annually. • Title IV block grant funds for academic enrichment increased by 15% and now totals nearly $1.4 billion. In addition to annual program allocations, many school districts have COVID-19 relief education funds to spend. This funding supports learning recovery initiatives and many other programs, including language learning. While relief funds must be obligated by Sept. 30, 2024, many districts can spend these funds until early 2025 and in some cases, districts have been granted waivers to extend spending until early 2026. MONEY MATTER$ DEMYSTIFY FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE LANGUAGE LEARNING COMMUNITY FUNDING RESOURCES FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING
The majority of federal programs that address language literacy and native-language instruction are part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which was last updated and authorized in 2015. ESSA is organized by titles, and the following six program titles have important provisions for language learning. ESSA TITLE I • Part A Educating Low-Income Students ESSA TITLE I • Part C Education of Migratory Children ESSA TITLE II • Part B Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants ESSA TITLE III • Part A English Language Acquisition ESSA TITLE IV • Part A Student Support and Enrichment Grants ESSA TITLE IV • Part B 21st Century Community Learning Centers FEDERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Revista Espiral de saber Entre palabras La cartilla Galería de lengua y cultura Spanish Language Libraries Yabisí Español Spanish Language Series Entre letras Imagina Spanish & Bilingual Dictionaries MONEY MATTER$ DEMYSTIFY FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE LANGUAGE LEARNING COMMUNITY Title I, Part A has been the largest annual source of federal money for schools for many decades. The program supports remedial education programs for disadvantaged students. More than fifty percent of U.S. schools qualify for Title I, Part A funds. These are used for school-wide programs and targeted-assistance programs. • Eligibility: Funds are allocated to school districts based on a formula that considers the number of low-income students and the cost of education in the state. • Allowable Uses of Funds: Academic support, professional development, supplies, equipment, and materials (including supplemental instructional materials, software, licenses, online subscriptions). For more information, visit U.S. Department of Education Title I, Part A ESSA TITLE I · Part A Educating Low-Income Students Title I, Part C supports programs for migratory children and helps to ensure they are supported with sufficient instruction, appropriate curriculum, and a variety of support services. • Eligibility: Funds are allocated by formula to state educational agencies based on each state’s per-pupil expenditure for education and the number of migratory children, ages 3-21, residing within the state. • Allowable Uses of Funds: Academic instruction; bilingual and multicultural instruction; curriculum; vocational instruction; counseling and testing services; health services; and preschool services. For more information, visit U.S. Department of Education Title I, Part C ESSA TITLE I · Part C Education of Migratory Children Part A Low-Income Students ESSA TITLE I Part C Migratory Children Discover Phonics Get Ready! and Get Reading! Antología A+ Spanish Literacy Kits Boost Connect En Español Avanza Engage Bridges Anthology ENGLISH LITERACY SPANISH LANGUAGE ARTS / LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
Part A English Language Acquisition ESSA TITLE III Part B Comprehensive Literacy Development ESSA TITLE II MONEY MATTER$ DEMYSTIFY FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE LANGUAGE LEARNING COMMUNITY Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants provide awards to states to help local school districts develop evidencebased literacy instruction and intervention plans for disadvantaged students. • Eligibility: State education agencies receive federal funds and they in turn award subgrants to school districts and partnering organizations. • Allowable Uses of Funds: Grant funds can be used for planning, instructional support, and the purchase of instructional materials and software. For more information, visit U.S. Department of Education CLSD ESSA TITLE II · Part B Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants Title III, Part A aims to support English learners with appropriate instruction and curriculum. • Eligibility: Funds are allocated to state education agencies based on the number of ELs. States distribute the funds to school districts based on EL enrollment. • Allowable Uses of Funds: Instructional support, professional development, instructional materials, community/family programs, and technology. For more information, visit U.S. Department of Education ELA State Grants ESSA Title III · Part A English Language Acquisition Anthology ENGLISH LITERACY Revista Espiral de saber Avanza Entre palabras La cartilla Galería de lengua y cultura Spanish Language Libraries Antología En Español Yabisí Español Spanish Language Series Entre letras A+ Spanish Literacy Kits Imagina Spanish & Bilingual Dictionaries Discover Phonics Get Ready! and Get Reading! Boost Connect Engage Bridges SPANISH LANGUAGE ARTS / LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
Title IV, Part A is a flexible block grant program. The grant supports activities in three broad areas: 1) providing students with a well-rounded education, 2) supporting safe and healthy students, and 3) supporting the effective use of technology. • Eligibility: Each state receives an allocation based on the Title I funding formula. Using the same formula, states then allocate funds to local school districts. • Allowable Uses of Funds: Any school district receiving an amount above $30,000 must expend 20 percent of its grant on safe and healthy school activities and 20 percent on activities related to a well-rounded education program. The district may spend the remaining 60 percent of funds on any of the three broad areas. Up to 15 percent can be spent on technology, including digital content. Allowable uses include foreign language instruction, civics education, financial literacy, environmental education, safe and drug-free schools, and more. For additional information, visit U.S. Department of Education Title IV, Part A ESSA TITLE IV · Part A Student Support and Enrichment Grants The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) formula grant program provides financial support to local communities for after-school, before-school, and summer programs serving students in low-performing schools. • Eligibility: State education agencies receive funding based on the Title I formula. Districts and non-profit organizations may apply for state sub-grants. • Allowable Uses of Funds: Funds may be spent on academic enrichment programs, instructional support, counseling, technology, and curriculum. For more information, visit U.S. Department of Education 21st Century Centers ESSA TITLE IV · Part B 21st Century Community Learning Centers MONEY MATTER$ DEMYSTIFY FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE LANGUAGE LEARNING COMMUNITY Part A Student Support & Enrichment Grants Part B 21st Century Community Learning Centers ESSA TITLE IV Discover Phonics Get Ready! and Get Reading! Boost Connect Engage Bridges Anthology ENGLISH LITERACY
Revista Espiral de saber Avanza Entre palabras La cartilla Galería de lengua y cultura Spanish Language Libraries Antología En Español Yabisí Español Spanish Language Series Entre letras A+ Spanish Literacy Kits Imagina Spanish & Bilingual Dictionaries MONEY MATTER$ DEMYSTIFY FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE LANGUAGE LEARNING COMMUNITY ALIGNING OUR PROGRAMS WITH FUNDING SOURCES Part A English Language Acquisition Part A Low-Income Students ESSA TITLE I Part A Student Support & Enrichment Grants ESSA TITLE III Part C Migratory Children Part B 21st Century Community Learning Centers ESSA TITLE IV Part B Comprehensive Literacy Development ESSA TITLE II Anthology Discover Phonics Get Ready! and Get Reading! Bridges Connect Boost Engage ENGLISH LITERACY SPANISH LANGUAGE ARTS / LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
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