Ways For Schools to Fund Possip
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Federal Funding Sources
Possip is a dynamic platform and communication tool that aligns with federal funding programs to support community engagement and family involvement in schools. Here’s how different federal funding sources can be utilized with Possip:
Title I Funds
Funding Program Purpose: Support parental involvement and improve student academic success.
How Possip applies:
- Facilitates parent participation in decision-making.
- Enhances school community engagement activities.
- Provides easy-to-understand reports to increase parent voice.
Title II Funds
Funding Program Purpose: Provide supplemental funding to support effective instruction and increase student achievement.
How Possip applies:
- Offers real-time professional development for school leaders on effective family engagement.
- Aids in professional development, focusing on enhancing instructional quality.
Title III Funds
Funding Program Purpose: Improve instruction for English Learners and increase family engagement.
How Possip applies:
- Delivers multilingual support to engage families in the language of their choice.
- Enhances communication between schools and families of English Learners.
Title IV Funds
Funding Program Purpose: Improve students' academic achievement by providing access to a well-rounded education, enhancing school conditions for student learning, and improving the use of technology.
How Possip applies:
- Facilitates staff participation in wellness and mental health initiatives.
- Enhances school community engagement through regular feedback.
- Provides actionable insights to create supportive and healthy work environments.
Title V Funds
Funding Program Purpose: Fund innovative programs that support academic achievement through parent involvement.
How Possip applies:
- Supports innovative ways to involve parents, such as digital engagement tools.
- Facilitates programs that extend beyond traditional parent-teacher interactions.
ESSER Funds
Funding Program Purpose: Maintain school operations and continue education during emergencies like COVID-19.
How Possip applies:
- Gathers feedback from families on the use of emergency funding.
- Helps schools communicate effectively with families during uncertain times.
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School or District Budget Line Items
Operations
Communications
Partners can use this line item as Possip enhances communication between schools, families, and staff through regular Pulse Checks. These 1-minute surveys, delivered in the language of the recipient’s choice, invite real-time feedback and foster transparent, two-way communication.
Technology / Educational Technology / Technology Integration
As a digital tool, Possip collects, analyzes, and reports feedback, thereby enhancing the use of technology for improving school operations and engagement. Funding Possip through technology budgets ensures the integration of innovative tools that support data-driven decision-making and foster a connected, engaged school community.
Teachers and Staff
Professional Development / Training Programs / Staff Development and Retention
Partners can use these line items as Possip’s Staff Pulse Checks build trust and relationships, improving staff retention rates and job satisfaction. Using Pulse Checks, administrators get insights into staff needs and areas for growth, informing professional development programs that enhance teacher effectiveness.
General Administration
With Pulse Checks, partners gather valuable data and insights that aid in the administrative decision-making process, helping to create a more efficient, responsive, and well-managed school environment.
Academic
Specialized Instructional Materials / Special Programs
Partners use Possip’s tailored surveys and feedback mechanisms support special programs by identifying specific needs and areas for improvement, ensuring that instructional materials and programs are effective and impactful
Attendance Improvement Programs / Attendance and Engagement Initiatives
Possip’s Attendance Checks streamline follow up required to help students and their families struggling with absenteeism. Partners can use this line item for Possip to help to identify patterns, open communication lines, and address issues early, thus improving overall attendance rates and student engagement.
Community and Culture
Parental Involvement Programs / Family and Community Engagement
Partners can use this budget line item for Possip’s Family Pulse Checks so they can directly engage with families – and even get ideas and feedback for family activities and engagement such as Math Nights, PTOs, or Parent-Teacher Conferences. Possip also can provide virtual family engagement trainings for staff or parents.
Student Support Services / Student Well-being Programs
Partners can use this line item for Possip’s Student Pulse Checks. Gather critical feedback on student experiences and well-being, enabling schools to implement targeted interventions and support systems that foster a safe and supportive learning environment.
School Climate and Culture Initiatives / School Improvement Planning
Possip’s Long Form Surveys provide comprehensive data on various aspects of the school experience, driving informed decision-making and strategic planning to enhance school climate and culture. Partners can also use this line item to establish Pulse Checks to gauge parent perception of SIP initiatives and progress between annual surveys.
Community Outreach Programs / Strategic Partnerships and Community Outreach
Possip’s Strategic Partnership services offer customized support, helping you maximize the impact of your engagement initiatives and build stronger, more connected communities.