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ESSER Funding Guide to Professional Development

Utilizing a student-centered approach that prioritizes grade-level content with differentiated supports, teachers can provide learning experiences that are equitable, rigorous, and sustainable creating success for all students.

Federal Funding to Accelerate Student Growth

之前从来没有have we had access to this level of federal funding designated to improve outcomes for students, teachers, and leaders. From ESEA funds to ESSER funds, schools have the unique opportunity to leverage federal funding for professional development and training activities.

Requirements for the use of these funds include;

  • State Education Agenciesmust use;
    • 5% of the funds to address learning loss,
    • 1% for after school activities,
    • and 1% for summer learning.
  • Local Education Agenciesmust use;
    • 20% of the funds to address learning loss.

To learn more about professional learning courses aligned with closing student learning gaps, accelerating growth, and regaining social-emotional skills, download our ESSER funding guide to PD.

Evidence of Impact

BetterLesson is proud to be a leading provider of evidence-based instructional approaches for HQIM and student-centered teaching recognized by ESSA. As a provider of evidence-based intervention, BetterLesson is among the industry leaders able to empower schools, districts and states to buy and use our solution to drive student outcomes. The ESSA Tiers of Evidence provide districts and schools with a framework for determining which programs, practices, strategies, and evidence based interventions improve student outcomes.