Funding Initiatives
$100: What is the main goal of Title I funding?
To provide financial assistance to schools with high numbers of low-income students.
$100 Question: Which act ensures free appropriate public education for children with disabilities?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
$100 Question: What do School Breakfast and Lunch Programs provide?
Nutritious meals at low or no cost to students.
$100 Question: What is the purpose of Title I funding?
To provide financial assistance to schools with high numbers of low-income students.
$100 Question: What year was the ESEA enacted?
1965
$200: Which program provides funding for after-school academic enrichment?
21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC).
$200 Question: What does Title IX prohibit?
Gender discrimination in education programs.
$200 Question: What is the purpose of the Head Start Program?
To provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and families.
$200 Question: What section of ESSA involves parent and family engagement?
Section 1116.
$200 Question: Which president signed the ESEA into law?
President Lyndon B. Johnson
$300 Question: What does the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provide funding for?
To subsidize childcare for low-income families.
$300 Question: What does the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allow?
Unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons, including the birth or adoption of a child, or to care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition.
$300 Question: How does the PTA support family engagement?
PTAs advocate for funding and resources to support family engagement, after-school programs, and other initiatives that benefit children’s education and well-being.
$300 Question: How much of Title I-A funds must be reserved for parent and family engagement?
At least 1%.
$300 Question: Name one impact of Title IX on education.
Title IX has increased gender equality in education, ensuring equal opportunities for women and girls in sports, STEM fields, and other educational programs.
$400 Question: What does the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program offer?
Funding for after-school programs that offer academic enrichment activities
$400 Question: What does the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) replace?
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
$400 Question: How do community-based programs benefit low-income families?
They provide essential services such as after-school care, tutoring, and access to nutritious meals, supporting both educational and social development.
$400 Question: What is required at the annual meeting with parents and families under Section 1116?
Schools must explain the curriculum, types of academic assessments used to measure student progress, the challenging state academic standards, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet.
$400 Question: Describe a provision of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC).
The CDCTC helps working parents offset the costs of childcare for children under 13, providing financial relief to families to afford necessary care while they work or pursue education.
$500 Question: Describe a benefit of Title I funding for low-income schools.
Title I funding helps low-income schools by providing additional resources to improve academic achievement and meet state standards.
How does IDEA support children with disabilities?
Ensures they have the right to a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment, including special education and related services tailored to their individual needs.
$500 Question: What are the goals of the Head Start Program?
To provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and families, preparing them for success in school and life.
$500 Question: What activities can Title I-A funds be used for under parent and family engagement?
Professional development for LEA and school personnel, programs that reach parents and family members at home, disseminating information on best practices, collaborating with community-based organizations, and other activities consistent with the parent and family engagement policy.
$500 Question: What is a key objective of ESSA?
To provide equal educational opportunities for all students, ensuring success for disadvantaged and high-need students through support and accountability measures.