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Overview
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 provides more than $700B in incremental funding for programs ranging from healthcare and social programs to energy and transportation. Inside the initiative is more than $100B in incremental funding earmarked for education and education programs. The goal of education funding is to take the opportunity to move forward initiatives related to school improvement and reform.
Stimulus Package Allocation
Most of the education funding increases aid to already established programs like Pell Grants (supporting higher education) and IDEA (special education). The bulk of education dollars are allocated for "state fiscal stabilization funds." The funds can be spent on teacher effectiveness, college prep, vocational and school improvement.
Allocation Timeline
More than 1/2 of the funds allocated have already been earmarked, with the remainder coming between Fall 2009 and Spring 2010. All funds must be spent by the end of FY11.
Final Distribution of Funds — Fall 2009 to Spring 2010
- State Incentive Grants and Local Innovation Grants awarded in 2 rounds
- Title I School Improvement Grants
- Statewide Data System Funding
- Education Technology State Grants
- Teacher Incentive Fund and Teacher Quality Enhancement funding
End of Stimulus Funding — September 2010
- There is no rollover provision so all funds must be spent by the end of FY11
Allocation Funding
- Title I School Improvement Grants ($3B)
- Education Technology State Grants ($650MM)
Some sources of funding will be competitively awarded:
- State Incentive Grants ($4.35B)
- Local Innovation Grants ($650M)
- Teacher Incentive Fund ($200M)
- Teacher Quality Enhancement ($100M)
- Statewide Data System Funding ($250M)
Funding Sources
Click here to view the chart showing current pre-stimulus funding and description of the program. Virtually all of these fund sources received incremental dollars from the ARRA program.
eBeam stimulus contact information
An eBeam representative will be happy to assist you with your needs. For further information about how you can use stimulus funding for the purchase of eBeam products, click here or call us:
Customer Service:
877 GO-EBEAM
(877-463-2326)
North American Sales:
650-413-7551
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How Does eBeam Technology Fit into the Stimulus Funding Program?
- eBeam products are an essential teaching and learning tool for use in the classroom by administrators and in professional development activities.
- eBeam technology helps link curriculum and communication goals with little or no installation cost and with minimal training requirements.
- eBeam products should be a part of any school improvement plan; they help meet growth goals for educators and students, including students with special needs.
- ROI: Every dollar counts.
eBeam helps save on:- Infrastructure Changes (mounting new boards, storage areas, etc.)
- Lower Training Costs (ease of use) will help with PD costs or refocus PD
- Efforts on curriculum instead of using technology
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