Learning Point Associates

What is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?

• Frequently Asked Questions —This list of frequently asked questions will help answer the most basic questions about the legislation and provide links to further information from the Department of Education.
• Narrated ARRA Overview—Learning Point Associates created a narrated slide show that provides a thorough overview of the programs funded under ARRA and the timing for the distribution of those funds.
• Side-by-Side Review —Review a side-by-side document that organizes the information in the law and ED guidance into an easy-to-follow table. The document is updated regularly as new guidance is issued and new information becomes available.
• Fund Finder—Using this tool, a district can see an estimate of its allocations for Title I, Part A, under ARRA. In addition, the tool provides your state's recently released allocations for ESEA Title I Grants to LEAs, IDEA Parts B and C, Rehabilitation Act State Grants, Independent Living State Grants, and Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind.
• Highlights of ARRA Funding Opportunities for Districts —This two-page PDF document provides a high-level overview of the details of ARRA funding as it pertains to a district and may be used as a handout to guide discussion at the district or school level.