Quality Schools Grant Program

The Quality Schools Grant Program, funded by the Alaska Department of Education, aims to enhance student achievement by aligning educational practices with Alaska Standards. Schools may apply for $16 per adjusted Average Daily Membership to support various educational activities, including curriculum development and tutoring. The program prioritizes interventions that positively impact students struggling with core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics, ensuring that all funded efforts contribute to measurable academic improvements.

Background
The Quality Schools Grant Program aims to increase student achievement though the alignment and implementation of Alaska Standards. You are applying for Quality Schools Grant funds of $16 per adjusted Average Daily Membership as calculated in the Foundation Formula.
In your planning, keep in mind that the Alaska legislature requires a clear demonstration that the intervention strategies implemented with these funds make a positive difference for students who are not meeting education standards, and that student academic achievement is improving, especially in the core areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. All funded activities must clearly support one of the standards categories.
Funding Categories and Amount
English/Language Arts and Math Standards ActivitiesCurriculum development AssessmentsOther Student StandardsScience, Arts, Geography, World LanguagesHistory, Government and CitizenshipHealth Education, CulturalDigital Literacy, Computer ScienceEmployability, Skills for a Healthy LifeLibrary/Information LiteracyPhysical EducationStudent InterventionsRemediation/TutoringELL ProgramsAdvising/CounselingTeacher/Administrative StandardsTeacher collaborationProfessional DevelopmentParent/Family/Community InvolvementCommunity resources are used to strengthen schools and familiesParent and family support and involvementSchool Excellence Standards