Student Support and Academic Enrichment (Title IV, Part A)

The Student Support and Academic Enrichment (Title IV, Part A) program provides funding to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing school district capacity to:

• Provide all students with access to a well-rounded education;
• Improve school conditions for student learning; and
• Increase the use of technology to enhance the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

For the 2023-24 school year, Washington received approximately $20 million. OSPI distributes funds via formula allocations to all eligible school districts.

2022-23 Title IV, Part A Program Overview

Local educational agencies (LEAs) implementing a Title IV, Part A program are required to annually complete a state report regarding how funds were used and to what extent they accomplished annual goals. Review the 2022-23 Title IV, Part A Program Overview for information on how LEAs categorized activities funded by Title IV, Part A, and examples of how LEAs described a success resulting from Title IV, Part A funding.

2023 Stronger Connections Grant

OSPI received funding from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to award Stronger Connections Grants (SCG) to high-need LEAs on a competitive basis. SCG is specifically targeted for activities aligned with the Safe and Healthy Students program purpose of Title IV, Part A.

In June 2023, OSPI announced awards to 26 school districts totaling $15 million over three years. The competition is now closed. Review the official OSPI press release for additional information.

• OSPI NEWS RELEASE: Federal Funding Supports Safe and Healthy Environments in Washington’s Public Schools (govdelivery.com)
• Stronger Connections Grant Application and Guidance
• The Stronger Connections Grant Program Annual Performance Report

Resources

• OSPI Title IV, Part A The Coordinators Guide
• Title IV, Part A Coordinator Training and Overview – May 2023
• Title IV, Part A Program Planning Guide
• Effective Use of Technology – Open Educational Resources
• The Arts and Title IV, Part A
• Health and Physical Education and Title IV, Part A
• Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Title IV, Part A
• SEL and Title IV, Part A
• Education Grant Management System (EGMS)
• Title IVA Forms in EGMS
• Title IV, Part A 2023-24 Consolidated Grant Application Training

Federal Laws, Regulations, & Guidance

• United We Stand Fact sheet: Taking Action to Prevent and Address Hate-Motivated Violence and Foster Unity
• The U.S. Department of Education Toolkit for Creating Inclusive and Nondiscriminatory School Environments for LGBTQI+ Students
• Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School Climates
• Every Student Succeeds Act: Title IV, Part A
• Non-Regulatory Guidance on the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Grants
• T4PA Center
• Non-Regulatory Guidance on Equitable Services (July 2023)