Purpose

To address the unique needs of rural school districts that frequently:

1. Lack the personnel and resources needed to compete effectively for Federal competitive grants; and

2. 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.