Funding Guide
This guide helps educational leaders & decision-makers get the most from federal funding and demonstrates how Seesaw supports ESSA requirements.
Seesaw is the only Learning Experience Platform developed specifically for PreK-5 students and is grounded in research and designed by experts. Combining instructional tools, standards-aligned lessons, student portfolios, and inclusive communication features, Seesaw brings learning to life for over 25 million students, teachers, and families worldwide.
ESSER
(Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund)
ARP Act (American Rescue Plan Act)
$126 billion in ESSER funds to be distributed nationwide to K-12 education. Funds need to be expended by September 30, 2024.
Seesaw
Alignment
• Distance/Remote Learning (software)
• Supplemental Learning
• Summer Enrichment
• After School Programs
EANS
• Career Development
• Special Education
• Professional Development
• At-Risk Populations
(Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools)
The American Rescue Plan provides 2.75 billion for non-public schools to address the impact of the COVID-19 emergency and is available through September 30, 2024.
Seesaw Alignment
• Education Technology
IDEA
• Assistance for Remote or Hybrid Learning
(Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
IDEA is a grants statute that provides federal funding for the education of children with disabilities.
Seesaw Alignment
• Materials and classroom supplies for use with children with disabilities
• Professional development for special education personnel and general education teachers who educate children with disabilities
ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)
ESSA represents the national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students.
Seesaw Alignment
TITLE I
Flexible Instructional Tools and Ready-to-Assign Lessons
• Lessons integrate inclusive examples, so they’re engaging for learners from all backgrounds
• Access to rigorous academic content with scaffolds and tools to support every learner, as well as offering opportunities for student voice
• Students get multiple ways to show what they know, which supports competency-based assessment and gives teachers a more complete view of each student’s progress
Family Engagement
• Families get a clear window into their child’s learning and become co-owners of outcomes
• Families communicate with the teacher in their home language
• Families may provide feedback to their child directly
• Student-driven portfolios capture student progress and share with an authentic audience of teachers, peers, and family members
ESSA
(Every Student Succeeds Act)
ESSA represents the national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students.
Seesaw Alignment
TITLE II
Flexible Instructional Tools and Ready-to-Assign Lessons
• Teachers more effectively integrate Seesaw into instruction with access to features like Multipage, Sitewide Standards, and more
• Teachers get the most out of Seesaw with standards-aligned lessons that lead to real outcomes
• Reinforce core curriculum with learning experiences that accelerate skills through gradual release and engaging practice
Virtual or In-Person Professional Development Delivered by Seesaw Expert Facilitators
• Schools that invest in training see higher engagement from teachers, students, and families
• A Seesaw expert facilitator will provide practical, empowering professional development sessions that inspire teachers and administrators to get started right away
Community Support for Educators
• All educators using Seesaw have the ability to join a 90k+ global community of practice to share resources, best practices, and spark discussions
• Training and professional development content targeted specifically to Community members
• Leadership and professional growth opportunities for teachers
ESSA
(Every Student Succeeds Act)
ESSA represents the national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students.
Seesaw Alignment
TITLE III
Accessible Multimodal Tools for Language Support
• Multimodal tools provide accessible opportunities for audio and video responses increase access to content and build oral language
• Students have multiple ways to show what they know, which supports competency-based assessment and gives teachers a more complete view of each student’s progress
• Language options and translations provide family engagement opportunities for all
Instructional Resources to Support Multilingual Learners
• Content in Spanish has been transadapted to prioritize cultural relevance and create true access points for students
• English Language Development package provides scaffolded opportunities to practice English in the context of core subjects
• Newcomer Collection content support students in building common English vocabulary of highutility words in their community
• All Seesaw Library content includes directions in English and Spanish
ESSA
(Every Student Succeeds Act)
ESSA represents the national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students.
Seesaw Alignment
TITLE IV
Accessible Learning Experiences + Enrichment Content
• Lessons include instructional videos with closed captioning, multiple entry points, and ageappropriate activities accompanied by accessible multi-modal tools for student creation
• Computer Science collections build digital literacy and Health and Wellness collections support student wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment
• Seesaw’s Library includes 6000+ engaging activities that provide high-quality, personalized digital curriculum across all subjects, including content for academic enrichment
21st Century Learning Skills
• Seesaw’s multimodal tools allow students to show what they know in ways that work best for them. Using Seesaw integrates 21st century skills into everyday classroom instruction
• Provides lessons and activities for students to explore Digital Citizenship in a safe and supportive experience, with content that includes opportunities for students to practice, build, and utilize 21st Century Learning skills
• Ready-to-go lessons for teachers are inclusive, standards-aligned content and integrate other content areas for more effective and active learning for students
Family Engagement
• Families get a clear window into their child’s learning and become co-owners of outcomes
• Families communicate with the teacher in their home language
• Families may provide feedback to their child directly
• Student-driven portfolios capture student progress and share with an authentic audience of teachers, peers, and family members
Seesaw Platform
• Multimodal Tools
• Digital Portfolios
