{"id":972,"date":"2021-07-23T10:00:22","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T16:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.typing.com\/?p=972"},"modified":"2022-08-29T11:23:26","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T17:23:26","slug":"esser-funds-technology-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.typing.com\/esser-funds-technology-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Your ESSER Funding in the Technology Classroom! Are you ESSERIOUS?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Use Your ESSER Funding in the Technology Classroom! Are you ESSERIOUS?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time is ticking for ESSER grants. There\u2019s lots of information to sift through when deciding how to seek ESSER funding for your school<\/a> or classroom<\/a>. Are you going cross-eyed yet? We are! How can you allocate the ESSER funds for your technology classroom? We\u2019re breaking it down for you piece by piece and giving you the best resources you need to cash in on some much-needed funding for typing and digital citizenship as summer winds down and back to school kicks into gear for 2021-2022.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) requires local districts to release plans for a safe return to in-person instruction within 30 days of receiving funds, so the time to plan for your technology classroom is now!<\/span><\/p>\n

Read on to combat the substantial learning loss affecting most children from COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are the ESSER funds?<\/b><\/p>\n

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund passed Congress in 2020 and 2021. It allocates around 200 billion dollars to K\u201312 education. <\/span>Typing.com<\/span><\/a> offers a full typing curriculum for grades K\u201312+.<\/span><\/p>\n

Congress set aside approximately $13.2 billion of the $30.75 billion allotted to the Education Stabilization Fund through the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Department awarded these grants \u00adto State Educational Agencies (SEAs) to provide Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)\u2015including charter schools that are LEAs\u2015with emergency relief funds to address the impact COVID-19 continues to have on elementary and secondary schools across the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who applies to the Department for ESSER formula funds?<\/b><\/p>\n

Only SEAs in the 50 States, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia can apply directly to the Department for ESSER Funds. You can check your state\u2019s allocation <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. And you can apply for funding <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why should I use ESSER funding on Typing.com?<\/b><\/p>\n

Typing.com<\/span><\/a>\u2019s engaging and inclusive typing program is eligible for ESSER funding! Typing.com uses interactive lessons, reporting, cross-curricular reinforcement, and digital citizenship lessons. Find more info about how Typing.com maps to ESSER here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How <\/strong>can I spend ESSER funds?<\/b><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how you can spend your ESSER grant and how you can use it in your technology classroom:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
ESSER I, II, III Allowable Uses<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cActivities to address the unique needs of low-income children or students, children with disabilities, English learners, and others.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n

How Typing.com Premium Aligns<\/b><\/p>\n

All of Typing.com\u2019s accessibility features for the hard of hearing, visually impaired. Typing.com is WCAG 2,0 compliant, dictation, fully customizable for children who learn at different paces so that you can easily implement into IEPs and 504 plans. To support English learners, Typing.com is also available in multiple languages.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

ESSER III<\/b> Allowable Uses<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cTracking student attendance and improving student engagement in distance education.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n

How Typing.com Premium Aligns<\/b><\/p>\n

Teacher and district dashboards allow educators to track progress, monitor usage, and follow assignment activity. With premium, you have access to all your data forever, while gamification and personal goal-setting increase student engagement. Reporting for parents or classroom progress is also available.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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When will the Department of Education make the awards?<\/b><\/p>\n

ESSER Timeline:<\/span><\/p>\n

Spring 2020<\/b>: The Department makes initial awards<\/span><\/p>\n

Spring 2021<\/b>: States return funds not awarded<\/span><\/p>\n

Sept. 30, 2021<\/b>: Last date the Department can make awards<\/span><\/p>\n

SEAs make awards as soon as practicable<\/span><\/p>\n

Spring\/ Summer 2021<\/b>: The Department makes reallocation awards<\/span><\/p>\n

Sept. 30, 2022<\/b>: Last date SEA, LEA, or other subgrantees can obligate funds<\/span><\/p>\n

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Download<\/a> a printable overview of Typing.com\u2019s alignment to ESSER funding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to learn more about how ESSER\u2019s funding can be used for Typing.com? Schedule a call<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

More questions about ESSER funding? Looking for the nitty-gritty details? Visit Department of Education ESSER <\/span>fact sheet<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apply for ESSER funding <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sources:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/oese.ed.gov\/offices\/education-stabilization-fund\/elementary-secondary-school-emergency-relief-fund\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Use Your ESSER Funding in the Technology Classroom! Are you ESSERIOUS? Time is ticking for ESSER grants. There\u2019s lots of information to sift through when deciding how to seek ESSER funding for your school or classroom. Are you going cross-eyed yet? We are! How can you allocate the ESSER funds for your technology classroom? 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