There are several major federal funding opportunities for the education sector in the U.S., especially for K–12 schools, and many can be used to purchase assistive technology, ESL tools, or reading support solutions like pen readers.
- Here's a breakdown of the key programs:
1. IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
- Purpose: Supports students with disabilities (SPED)
- Use: Assistive technology, accommodations, IEP support tools
- Who gets it: All public K–12 schools
- Relevant for: Scanmarker for SPED/reading support pen reader
- Type: Formula grant (non-competitive)
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2. Title III – English Language Acquisition (ESSA)
- Purpose: Supports English learners (ELL/ESL)
- Use: Language support tools, translation tech, professional development
- Who gets it: Schools with ELL populations
- Relevant for: Scanmarker as a translation + reading support tool
- Type: Formula grant
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3. Title I – Improving Academic Achievement (ESSA)
- Purpose: Supports low-income schools
- Use: Reading support, intervention tools, tech for at-risk students
- Who gets it: Schools with high % of low-income students
- Relevant for: Pen readers that aid in reading comprehension
- Type: Formula grant
4. ESSER (Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief)
- Purpose: COVID-19 recovery & learning loss
- Use: Technology, special ed support, ELL, mental health, tutoring
- Who gets it: All public schools (expired Sept 2024, but some funds may still be allocated)
- Relevant for: Reading and learning support tools
- Type: Emergency funding
5. Carl D. Perkins CTE (Career and Technical Education)
- Purpose: Support for career readiness and technical education
- Use: Learning tools, reading tools in CTE programs
- Who gets it: Middle and high schools with CTE programs
- Relevant for: Pen readers used in workplace/tech literacy
- Type: Formula + competitive
6. ESEA Title IV, Part A – Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE)
- Purpose: Broad student support (tech, safety, well-rounded education)
- Use: Assistive tech, digital learning, reading support
- Who gets it: All LEAs (Local Education Agencies)
- Relevant for: Scanmarker tools used for literacy and equity
- Type: Formula grant
💡 Pro Tip:
Schools often combine multiple funding sources to justify a purchase (e.g., IDEA + Title III).
These funding streams can often be combined to cover the cost of technology like Scanmarker. Contact your district funding coordinator or federal programs director to learn how.
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