With manual assessment administration, valuable weeks can be wasted on spreadsheet analysis and administrative tasks instead of focusing on implementing insights for identified at-risk students. Behavioral screening software enables faster implementation of focused interventions, ultimately creating a more proactive and supportive learning environment for all students.
Standard Education's tool enhances accuracy by automatically scoring students and offering real-time visualization and outlier detection features. By integrating screening data with student information on our dashboards, schools can better understand the overall risk levels within their district.
Keep reading to familiarize yourself with a few federal and state funding avenues to fund behavioral screening software like Standard Education in your school district.
Federal Funding Sources
Many school districts use federal education and health grants to support student behavior and mental health screenings. Here are some key options:
Title I, Part A – Improving Academic Achievement for Disadvantaged Students
- Use Case: Schools with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students can use Title I funds for behavioral interventions if they align with improving academic achievement.
- Relevance: If behavioral screening identifies students needing support that affects learning, this funding may apply.
- More Info: U.S. Department of Education - Title I
Title IV, Part A – Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Grants
- Use Case: Supports mental health services, school safety, and behavioral interventions. Funds can be used for data-driven decision-making, including universal screening tools.
- Relevance: This is one of the most flexible funding options for behavior screening tools.
- More Info: Title IV-A Overview
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) – Part B
- Use Case: Schools can use IDEA funds for behavior screenings that help identify students in need of early intervention or special education services.
- Relevance: If the district can show how the SRSS helps identify and support students with disabilities, IDEA funding may apply.
- More Info: IDEA Information
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds (Limited-Time Funding)
- Use Case: Some districts are still using ESSER III (ARP) funds for student mental health and behavioral interventions.
- Relevance: If districts have remaining funds, they can allocate them toward implementing behavior screening tools.
- More Info: ESSER Funding
Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) Grants
- Use Case: Funds state and local educational agencies to promote mental health awareness and interventions in schools.
- Relevance: Some districts use these funds to cover behavior screenings.
More Info:SAMHSA - Project AWARE
State-Level Funding Options
Most states allocate mental health and education funds that districts can leverage.
State School Safety Grants
- Use Case: Many states provide funding for behavioral and mental health interventions.
- Relevance: Schools can use these funds for screening tools that help prevent crises.
More Info: Check with your state's Department of Education and similar agencies.
Start administering assessments with Standard Education
Your school district's teachers can screen approximately 10,000 students in an 8-hour day using our assessment tool for behavioral screening assessments, such as the Student Risk Screening Scale (SRSS). Based on feedback from past customers, we estimate that Standard Education saves about 12 person-days for every 1,000 students screened.
Many schools struggle with the slow and error-filled process of administering and analyzing behavioral assessments—making it difficult for teachers to get the real-time data they need to improve teaching and provide early help to students. Our dashboards process assessment data every night, allowing you to make quick, informed decisions. The dashboard clearly shows data trends and lets you easily download group and individual student data.
- Easy to fill out a cloud-based assessment form
- Student roster pre-loaded for teacher
- Progress bar informs teacher of status
- Works on desktop, tablet, and smartphone
- Security
- Data encrypted at rest and in transit
- FERPA compliant
- Routine security audits
We aim to help lessen the workload and empower your educators to take the lead with the right insights, such as SRSS assessments. Book a demo today with Standard Education to see how we can help give you the right data to implement initiatives that make a difference.