FUNDING SOURCES FOR SCHOOLS

Below is additional information about federal, state, and other resources that can be used to support professional development in your district.

National

Federal Programs Under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs
Title I funds are available for programs that help all children receive a fair chance to obtain a high-quality education and reach proficiency on state assessments.
www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg2.html

Title II, Part A: Teacher and Principal and Recruiting Fund Training
This grant can be used for a variety of purposes, including professional development for teachers and principals.
www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg20.html

Title II, Part B: Mathematics and Science Partnerships
Funding is available to help states, districts, and schools form partnerships to improve student performance in mathematics through professional development services and resources.
www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg26.html

Title III: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and
Immigrant Students
This program assists school districts in teaching English to limited English proficient students and in helping these students meet the same challenging state standards required of all sutdents.
www.ed.gov/admins/lead/account/nclbreference/page_pg30.html

Title IV, Part B: 21st Century Community Learning Centers
21st Century Community Learning Center grants provide funding to high-poverty or low- performing schools for summer, before-, and after-school programs. Funding is also available for tutorial services and academic-enrichment activities in mathematics.
www.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/index.html

Title VI, Part A: Flexibility and Accountability—Improving
Academic Achievement
Title VI funds can be used to strengthen the capacity of local educational agencies and schools to provide all students the opportunity to increase educational achievement, including carrying out professional development activities aligned with state student academic achievement standards and assessments.
www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg87.html

Title VII: Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Education
This program provides funds to ensure that programs that serve Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native children are of the highest quality.
www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg98.html

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.
idea.ed.gov

Note: The U.S. Department of Education’s website features several newsletters with background information on new and existing funding opportunities.
www.ed.gov/news/newsletters/index.html

State Programs

Many funding sources are funneled through state departments of education. Log on to your state department of education’s website for more information.

Local and Other Resources

Community foundations often combine resources to support local schools. Consider submitting a proposal requesting sponsorship for Mathematics University courses, sessions, or resource books. Many private foundations support mathematics-education reform and improvement. Websites such as GrantsAlert.com share up-to date announcements of corporate, foundation, state, and federal education-funding opportunities. www.grantsalert.com

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