Title IV, Part A Toolkit  and Frequently Asked Questions

Title IV, Part A Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant (SSAE)

One of the many opportunities within the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) grant, or Title IV, Part A of ESSA. The purpose of Title IV, Part A, (SSAE) as defined in law, is: “to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing the capacity of states, local educational agencies, schools, and local communities to— 1. provide all students with access to a well-rounded education; 2. improve school conditions for student learning; and 3. improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.”

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2024

Virtual Symposium on Music Education and Students with Disabilities and/or Living in Poverty. Saturday, November 15, 2025. A free, virtual event for music educators
From Budget to Brilliance: Building Strong Music Programs. 2026 NAfME Music Program Leaders Forum. January 29-30, 2026. Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona. Image of Delta Hotels Marriott. Logos for NAfME Council of Music Program Leaders and Arizona Annual State Music Education Conference theme Teaching with Passion, Leading with Purpose