Purpose
To address the unique needs of rural school districts that frequently:
Lack the personnel and resources needed to compete effectively for Federal competitive grants; and
Receive formula grant allocations in amounts too small to be effective in meeting their intended purposes.
Use of Funds
Teacher recruitment and retention
Teacher professional development
Educational technology
Parental involvement activities
Activities authorized under Title IV- Part A Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities
Activities authorized under Title I- Part A Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies
Activities authorized under Title III - Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students
Allowable Expenses
Can be used for signing bonuses and other financial assistance
Programs that train teachers to utilize technology to improve teaching and to train special needs teachers
Software and hardware, as described in Section 2402 (a) of the Title II legislation
Activities and programs that prevent violence and the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs in and around schools
Activities authorized under Title I- Part A
Activities authorized under Title III- Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students.
