Federal Funding Alignments
TouchMath Solutions are intentionally designed so that all students can have access to the resources and tools they need to reach individual or grade-level math mastery. We compiled a list of funding alignments to continue bridging the equity gap to access for these types of support, and the professional development needed to sustain a meaningful implementation.
Federal Funding At-A-Glance
TouchMath Solutions | Professional Development | |
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IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Act | ||
Title I, Part A Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies | ||
Title I, Part C Education of Migratory Children | ||
Title I, Part D Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth who are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk | ||
Title II, Part A Supporting Effective Instruction | ||
Title III Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient Children and Immigrant Students | ||
Title IV 21st Century Schools | ||
Title V, Part B Small, Rural Schools Achievement (SRSA), Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP), and Rural and Low-Income School (RLIS) Programs | ||
Title VI Indian Education Formula Grant Program | ||
Title VII, Part B McKinney-Vento (MV), Education for Homeless Children and Youth |
Federal Funding
- IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- Title I – Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged
- Title II, Part A – Supporting Effective Instruction
- Title III – Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient Children and Immigrant Students
- Title IV, Part B – 21st Century Schools
- Title V, Part B – Small, Rural Schools Achievement (SRSA), Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP), and Rural and Low-Income School (RLIS) Programs
- Title VI – Indian Education Formula Grant Program
- Title VII, Part B – McKinney-Vento (MV), Education for Homeless Children and Youth
IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
What is IDEA?
IDEA stands for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It is a significant piece of legislation in the United States that ensures students with disabilities are provided with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is tailored to their individual needs. Originally enacted in 1975 and known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, IDEA mandates that schools provide special education services and supports to eligible students, encompassing early intervention, special education, and related services. The act also emphasizes the importance of including students with disabilities in general education settings whenever appropriate, fostering an environment of inclusivity and equal opportunities in education.
How does TouchMath align with IDEA?
TouchMath is a supplemental, multisensory program that aligns closely with the principles of IDEA by offering an inclusive and flexible approach to learning mathematics. Out interactive methodologies cater to diverse learning needs, ensuring that students with disabilities can access the curriculum effectively. The program supports IDEA’s objective of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) by providing individualized learning strategies that can be tailored to meet each student’s unique educational requirements. TouchMath’s emphasis on hands-on engagement and visual learning aids facilitates participation in general education settings, promoting an inclusive educational environment. This alignment with IDEA enhances the learning experience for students with disabilities, empowering them to achieve academic success alongside their peers.
Title I – Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged
What is Title I?
Title I allocates funds to schools to guarantee that every child has an equal opportunity to access a high-quality education and achieve challenging state academic standards. This program specifically focuses on schools with a significant population of children from low-income families.
How does TouchMath align with Title I?
TouchMath aligns with Title I by providing tailored, scaffolded learning experiences that support students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring they receive the individualized instruction they need to succeed in mathematics. Our multisensory approach helps to bridge gaps in understanding, making math more accessible for students who may require additional support.
What Title I funding that can be used to purchase TouchMath?
- Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies
- Title I, Part C – Education of Migratory Children
- Title I, Part D – Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth who are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk
Title II, Part A – Supporting Effective Instruction
What is Title II, Part A?
Title II aims to enhance academic achievement by elevating the quality of teachers and principals. This is achieved by boosting the number of highly qualified educators, including teachers, principals, and assistant principals, in schools through professional development, support for new teachers, and similar initiatives.
How does TouchMath align with Title II, Part A?
Our team of TouchMath Trainers empower educators to enhance their impact on student learning through personalized professional development. Our specialized content aids teachers in creating effective lessons tailored to multisensory, explicit strategies, while our progress monitoring tools support differentiated instruction and assessment of student progress.
Title III – Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient Children and Immigrant Students
What is Title III?
Title III programs help ensure that children with limited English proficiency, including immigrant children, become English proficient and meet the same challenging academic content and achievement standards as their English-speaking peers.
How does TouchMath align with Title III?
TouchMath’s Blended Solution aligns with Title III by offering interactive, multisensory learning experiences that accommodate diverse learning styles, which is crucial for language development. The program integrates auditory, visual, and tactile elements to enhance comprehension and retention for English learners. Additionally, digital student activities are available in Spanish.
Title IV, Part B – 21st Century Schools
What is Title IV?
Title IV supports programs that foster a safe, drug-free learning environment, uphold academic achievement, and involve parents and communities.
How does TouchMath align with Title IV?
TouchMath serves as an effective supplemental math program in before-school, after-school, and summer-school settings. It is designed to be both easy to teach and easy to learn, featuring skill progressions within MyTouchMath that enable swift and straightforward customization for each student, facilitating their journey toward skill mastery.
Title V, Part B – Small, Rural Schools Achievement (SRSA), Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP), and Rural and Low-Income School (RLIS) Programs
What is Title V, Part B?
Rural schools in each state have access to the following programs: the Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP), the Rural and Low-Income Schools (RLIS) program, and the Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) program. These programs are designed to assist rural school districts in using federal resources more effectively to improve the quality of instruction and student academic achievement. These programs provide eligible districts with greater flexibility in using formula grant funds that they receive under certain state administered federal programs.
How does TouchMath align with Title V, Part B?
TouchMath aligns with Title V, Part B by providing rural schools with a flexible, effective, and easy to implement multisensory math program that enhances student learning and academic performance.
Title VI – Indian Education Formula Grant Program
What is Title VI?
Title VI supports efforts to meet the unique educational needs of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students to promote their success on challenging academic standards.
How does TouchMath align with Title VI?
TouchMath’s standards-aligned program is explicit, multisensory, and scaffolded to ensure that students at any level can work towards skill mastery.
Title VII, Part B – McKinney-Vento (MV), Education for Homeless Children and Youth
What is Title VII, Part B?
The program supports an office for coordination of education of homeless children and youths in each state. Under ESSA, districts that receive a Title I, Part A allocation are required to reserve a portion to support the education of homeless students in non-Title I, Part A funded schools. Authorized uses of MV sub-grant and Title I, Part A set-aside funds include:
- Tutoring, supplemental instruction, and enriched educational services that are linked to the achievement of academic standards.
- Professional development for educators and student services personnel to heighten program awareness.
- Academic services offered outside the normal school day, during the summer, and/or holiday breaks.
How does TouchMath align with Title VI, Part B?
TouchMath’s standards-aligned program is explicit, multisensory, and scaffolded to ensure that students at any level can work towards skill mastery. TouchMath serves as an effective supplemental math program in before-school, after-school, and summer-school settings.
State Funding
State governments allocate educational funding for a variety of projects. Click on your state below to learn more about funding opportunities provided by your state’s department of education.
Private Funding
Many private organizations help teachers, schools, and districts find funding for educational initiatives. Click on an organization to learn more:
- DonorsChoose: DonorsChoose is an online charity that connects teachers with community members looking to fund classroom projects.
- Fund for Teachers: Fund for Teachers awards fellowships that help teachers develop the skills and knowledge to enhance student achievement.
- GetEdFunding: GetEdFunding provides current information on grants and other funding opportunities available for educational institutions.
- GoFundMe: GoFundMe is a popular crowdfunding platform.
- Inside Philanthropy: Inside Philanthropy publishes a comprehensive guide to K-12 funding sources and their requirements.
