Title IV, Part A: Student Support & Academic Enrichment

Newly authorized under subpart 1 of Title IV, Part A of the ESEA is the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program. The SSAE program is intended to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing the capacity of state education agencies, local education agencies, and local communities to provide all students with:

• Access to a well-rounded education
• Improve school conditions for student learning, and safe & healthy students
• Improve the use of technology to improve the academic achievement & digital literacy of all students

School climate and safety are priorities in Montana and the OPI encourages all districts to use their new Title IV, Part A funds to ensure their students are learning in safe, positive school environments.

Timeline:

ESEA/ESSA Consolidated applications must be opened in September each year.

Want to move funds from Title I or II back to Title IV A to run a program? Please use these instructions to guide you! 

Resources:

• Department of Education's Non-Regulatory Guidance: Student Support & Academic Enrichment Grants
• ESSA Title IV Part A Regulatory Statute
• Student Support & Academic Enrichment, Title IV, Part A Guidance
• U.S. Department of Education's Title IV-A Local Education Agency Needs Assessment Tool
• Title IV Part A Frequently Asked Questions

OPI Staff are here to help:

Tammy Lysons, SSAE Title IV-A Program Manager - 406.444.0829

Holly Mook, Coordinated School Health Unit Director - 406.444.0773

Tracy Moseman, Health Enhancement Safety Division Administrator - 406.444.3000