Federal Stimulus FAQ
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Frequently Asked Questions
This year, the federal government is investing an unprecedented amount of money in education under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), commonly known as the “economic stimulus package.” Below are some questions educators are asking Committee for Children about the ARRA. New information about the funds and how they will be disbursed is being released all the time, so we’ll be adding to this page as we learn more. Check back for updates.
1. Can I use ARRA/stimulus funds to buy Committee for Children programs?
2. How do Committee for Children programs align with the five main goals of the ARRA?
a. Achieve rapid results
b. Employ people (or keep them employed)
c. Document results to help change public confidence in America’s direction
d. Show ROI (return on investment) in 12 to 24 months
e. Achieve as many important outcomes as possible
a. Improve student achievement
b. Ensure transparency, reporting, and accountability
c. Invest one-time stimulus funds thoughtfully
4. How might Committee for Children programs help meet the following ARRA education goals?
a. Boost student achievement
b. Dropout prevention
c. Teacher retention
5. How do Committee for Children programs align with the following programs receiving stimulus money?
a. Title I
b. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
c. Head Start
6. Are there consumables or other costs related to your programs that we would have to budget for in future years?
7. Can Committee for Children programs be used in nonprofit, community-based, after school, and/or faith-based settings?
8. What does Committee for Children offer for teacher training and technical assistance?
9. Do you have evaluation tools or research to help us show that your programs are working?
10. Is there an early childhood assessment tool that can be used with the SECOND STEP program?
