Smart Shorties

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. Smart Shorties products meet the requirements for various federal funding opportunities. Use the funding summary below to see which grants and U.S. Department of Education programs may apply to your purchasing needs.

Title V‐A: Innovative Programs

Funding may be used for the following purposes: to provide a continuing source of innovation and education improvement, including support programs that provide library services and instructional and media materials; to meet the education needs of all students, including at‐risk youths; and to develop and implement education programs to improve school, student, and teacher performance, including professional development activities and class‐size reduction programs.

School Improvement Fund (also known as School Improvement Grants)

In conjunction with Title I funds for school improvement reserved under section 1003(a) of the ESEA, School Improvement Grants under section 1003(g) of the ESEA are used to improve student achievement in Title I schools identified for improvement, corrective action, or restructuring so as to enable those schools to make adequate yearly progress (AYP) and exit improvement status.

Title I‐A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies

This program provides financial assistance to LEAs and schools with high numbers or high percentages of poor children to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youths who are Neglected, Deliquent, or At‐Risk

The Part D, Subpart 1, State Agency Neglected and Delinquent (N and D) program provides formula grants to SEAs for supplementary education services to help provide education continuity for children and youths in state‐run institutions for juveniles and in adult correctional institutions so that these youths can make successful transitions to school or employment once they are released.

For more information visit:

U.S. Department of Education: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

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