# Ways to Fund Elmer Suite

Schools and districts have more funding options than they realize. Here are the most common ways our partners fund their Elmer Suite implementation.

## Federal Funding Sources

### Federal Grants & Programs

These federal programs can fund technology tools that support tiered intervention, student safety, and data-driven decision making.

#### Title I, Part A
**Improving Basic Programs**  
Funds programs and tools that help disadvantaged students meet academic standards. Elmer Suite's data walls, intervention tracking, and progress monitoring directly support Title I goals.

Eligible uses:
- Intervention tracking
- Data analysis tools
- Progress monitoring
- MTSS infrastructure

#### Title II, Part A
**Supporting Effective Instruction**  
Funds professional development and technology that improves instruction quality. Elmer Suite's meeting management, data literacy tools, and teacher dashboards qualify.

Eligible uses:
- DataDay meetings
- Teacher training
- Data-driven PD
- Collaborative planning tools

#### Title IV, Part A
**Student Support & Academic Enrichment**  
Supports safe and healthy students, effective use of technology, and well-rounded education. Hall Monitor, PBIS tracking, and the Communication Hub align directly.

Eligible uses:
- Hall Monitor
- PBIS behavior tracking
- School safety tools
- Communication systems

#### IDEA (Part B)
**Individuals with Disabilities Education Act**  
Funds special education services and supports. Elmer Suite's IEP/504 management, compliance tracking, and accommodation monitoring are direct IDEA applications.

Eligible uses:
- IEP/504 case management
- Compliance tracking
- Progress monitoring
- Accommodation documentation

### Temporary

#### ESSER / ARP Funds
**Emergency Relief & Recovery**  
Remaining pandemic relief funds can be applied to technology that addresses learning loss and student wellbeing. Check your state's remaining allocation and deadline.

Eligible uses:
- MTSS infrastructure
- Social-emotional supports
- Intervention tools
- Data systems

### State

#### State MTSS / PBIS Grants
**State-Specific Programs**  
Many states offer dedicated funding for MTSS implementation, PBIS adoption, and school climate improvement. Contact us for guidance on your state's specific programs.

Eligible uses:
- Varies by state — contact us for a customized funding analysis

## Getting Started

### Tips for Securing Funding

1. **Align to your improvement plan**  
   Tie Elmer Suite directly to goals in your School Improvement Plan or District Strategic Plan. Reviewers want to see how the tool advances documented priorities.

2. **Use multiple funding sources**  
   Different parts of Elmer Suite align to different grants. Hall Monitor may fit Title IV, while IEP/504 fits IDEA, and data walls fit Title I. Splitting costs across grants is common and encouraged.

3. **Document current costs**  
   Calculate what you're spending today on paper-based tracking, multiple software tools, and staff time preparing for meetings. The ROI case writes itself.

4. **Ask us for help**  
   We've helped dozens of districts navigate the funding process. We can provide justification letters, ROI estimates, and alignment documentation tailored to your grant application.

## Need help finding the right funding?

Our team can help you identify funding sources and build the justification. No obligation — just a conversation.