DESSA System School Funding Guide

Unsure of which federal funds apply to your district? The DESSA System School Funding Guide outlines which funds are out there so that you can make the best decision for your program goals.  

Directing federal funds toward your social-emotional program not only impacts that program but extends into directly impacting your students’ academic outcomes, test scores, attendance rates, and more. 

Don’t let funding scare you. If you still have questions after reviewing the guide, reach out to us. A member of our Partnership team will guide you through the process so that you can apply available resources toward your DESSA System program implementation. 

School Funding Overview At-A-Glance 

Right now, at least eight opportunities for funding a district’s social-emotional behavior program at the federal level exist.  

1. Title 1: Focuses on schools with populations significantly economically disadvantaged.  
2. Title II: Supports student success by ensuring educators have access to the proper tools to advance learning. 
3. Title IV: Focuses on well-rounded education by improving school conditions conducive to learning and promotes the effective integration of technology in the classroom. 
4. Title VI: Ensures that all students have access to high-quality education. 
5. Title VIII: Enables tailored interventions and support services, ultimately improving academic achievement, school climate, and fostering a conducive learning environment and promoting success of students impacted by federal activities. 
6. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Ensures students with special needs get early intervention and support. 
7. Project AWARE Grants: Establishes a sustainable framework for mental health support in schools. 
8. Promoting Student Resilience Program: Fosters positive school climate and trauma-informed approaches to improve care for school-aged youth. 

While each program is nuanced, all of them focus on supporting students through building safe, inclusive learning environments, supporting educational equity, and contributing to mental wellbeing. 

DESSA System School Funding Guide 

Ready to dive even deeper into how to apply funding toward your DESSA implementation?  

Access your DESSA System School Funding Guide here to advance your social-emotional behavior program with the DESSA System’s suite of screeners, assessments, strategies, and interventions.