At the nexus of sound education policy and practice™ American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 U.S. Department of Education Stimulus Appropriations

ARRA Highlights  $77 billion in funding for “direct education programs”  $30.8 billion in funding for college affordability  Up to $33.6 billion in additional funding for school modernization

Duncan’s Challenge  Flood the nation’s education system with unprecedented numbers of federal dollars fast, create new programs, stimulate change, and protect from waste, fraud, and abuse.

Some things you want to know about ARRA… A.When will the money begin flowing? B.Who is eligible to receive education stimulus funds? C.How do I get my share of the stimulus money?

Title I, Part A (Targeted & EFIG) How much?  $10 Billion –$5 Billion for targeted –$5 Billion for incentive Purpose: To help children in poverty meet challenging state academic standards Timelines:  ED to rush to get money to SEAs, LEAs, and Schools  Intended for & school years Strings Attached:  Congress ‘expects’ some of the funds to be used for early childhood programs and activities

Title I, Part A (School Improvement Fund) How much?  $3 Billion Purpose: To assist schools identified for improvement, corrective action, and restructuring. Timelines:  ED to rush to get money to SEAs, LEAs, and Schools  Intended for & school years Strings Attached:  Congress ‘directs’ 40 percent of the funds to be used for middle and high schools

Impact Aid Construction How much?  $100 Million –$60 million for 8007a –$40 million for competitive grants Purpose: Competitive grants for emergency repairs and modernization of school facilities Timelines:  No specific requirement in legislation Strings Attached:  ‘Shovel ready’ projects

Enhancing Education Through Technology (Title II-D) How much?  $650 Million Purpose: To improve student academic achievement through the use of technology Timelines:  Intended for & school years Strings Attached: High-Need Local Educational Agency

McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance How much?  $70 Million Purpose: Mitigate the effects of the economic crisis on homeless youth Timelines:  Intended for & school years Strings Attached: Segregation of homeless students is prohibited

Teacher Incentive Fund How much?  $200 Million Purpose: To develop and implement performance-based teacher and principal compensation systems Timelines:  Not specifically specified in law Strings Attached: Compensation systems must consider gains in student achievement and classroom evaluations

IDEA, Part B (Sec. 611) How much?  $11.3 Billion Purpose: To assist States to provide special education and related services to children with disabilities Timelines:  Intended for & school years Strings Attached: Reporting requirements

IDEA, Part B Preschool Grants (Sec. 619) How much?  $400 Million Purpose: To provide special education and related services to preschool age children with disabilities Timelines:  Intended for & school years Strings Attached: Reporting requirements

IDEA, Part C Infants and Toddlers (Sec. 619) How much?  $500 Million Purpose: To provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families Timelines:  Intended for & school years

Voc/Rehab State Grants How much?  $540 Million Purpose: Employment supports Timelines:  Not specifically specified in the law

Independent Living Programs How much?  $140 Million –$18.2M State Grants –$87.5M Independent Living Centers –$34.3M Older Blind Purpose: To supports projects that provide independent living services Timelines:  Not specifically specified in the law

Pell Grants How much?  $15.84 Billion Purpose: To allow for a maximum Pell Grant award $5,350 Timelines:  For school year

HEA Title II, Part A How much?  $100 Million Purpose: To make lasting changes in the ways teachers are recruited, prepared, licensed, and supported. Timelines:  Not specified in legislative history Strings Attached: New rules from recent HEA reauthorization

State Fiscal Stabilization Fund How much?  $53.6 Billion –Restoration (81.8%) –Government Services (18.2%) Purpose: Restoring state support for education and other government services. Timelines: Money likely to be distributed in two parts Strings Attached: Application and assurances by Governor and heaving reporting

Secretary’s Education Funds Innovation Fund How much?  $5 Billion –Incentive Fund –Innovation Fund ($650M) Purpose: Competitive grants to stimulate education reform Timelines: Grants for FY 2010 Strings Attached: Application and assurances by Governor and heavy reporting

Secretary’s Education Funds Incentive Fund How much?  $650 Million Purpose: Academic achievement recognition awards Timelines: Grants for FY 2010 Strings Attached: Application and assurances by Governor and heavy reporting

Your Challenge  Leverage “recovery funds” to stimulate improvements and innovation in education to significantly improve teaching and learning.

Contact us for more information… M. René Islas  Education Consulting Team, Group Leader  Washington, DC office  Former Chief of Staff for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at U.S. Dept. of Education  