This means that if funding an activity is authorized under any well-rounded education programs, such as the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant authorized under Title IV-A of ESSA, that purchase would be allowable with ESSER funds as well. The law identifies 12 types of spending as allowable uses of ESSER funds, the first of which is “any activity authorized by the ESEA of 1965” and other federal education laws. How can COVID relief funding support music education? The principal will either have spending authority on the funds or will be able to help submit a request for music-related purchases at the district level. ![]() NAfME recommends reaching out to your building principal to discuss the resources that are necessary to conduct music classes safely in-person. With additional help on the way, now is the time to plan with school administrators about how this funding can support music education. States received their allotments at the beginning of February and will soon begin distributing money to school districts based on Title I, Part A funding formulas. This funding, passed by Congress in December as part of a COVID-19 relief bill, amounts to approximately $54.3 billion of support for K-12 schools. UPDATE: Applications of Research in Music EducationĮlementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding is currently on its way to school districts across the United States.Professional Development via Music Educators Journal.NAfME Teaching with Primary Sources Curriculum Units for the 2014 Music Standards.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in Music Education Resources.Virtual Learning Resources for Music Educators.NAfME Academy®: Professional Development Webinars.NAfME Online Professional Learning Community Webinars.
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