Federal Funding
Districts across the country pay for Axiom’s LEAP Assessment, executive functioning curriculum and professional development through existing federal programs. Here’s how each product fits and who in your district typically manages each fund.
New budget lines are hard to find. The good news is that Axiom supports goals your district’s federal programs already fund: early intervention for struggling students, services for students with IEPs and 504 plans, schoolwide support in high-need schools, and educator training. Use the table below to see where each product fits, then share this page with your special education or federal programs office.
Each Axiom product supports goals that one or more federal programs are designed to fund. Final decisions on allowable use rest with your district and state.
| Axiom Product | What It Does | Funding Sources to Explore | Who Usually Manages the Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAP Assessment | 10-minute assessment that pinpoints why a student is struggling and links targeted lessons | IDEA Part B (CEIS set-aside), IDEA Part B, Title I | Special education director; federal programs director |
| Neuro BoostTiers 2 & 3 | Executive functioning curriculum for students with IEPs, 504 plans and Tier 2/3 needs | IDEA Part B, IDEA Part B (CEIS set-aside), Title I | Special education director; federal programs director |
| Brain BridgesTier 1 | Grade-by-grade K-12 executive functioning curriculum for all students | Title I (schoolwide programs), Title IV-A | Federal programs director; curriculum and instruction |
| Test Ready | Executive functioning strategies for standardized test preparation, grades 6-12 | Title I | Federal programs director |
| Professional Development | Educator training on executive functioning and implementation | Title II-A, IDEA Part B, Title IV-A (with related programs) | Professional learning or HR; special education director |
IDEA Part B · Coordinated Early Intervening Services
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) lets districts use up to 15% of their Part B funds for Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS). These services are for students in kindergarten through grade 12, with an emphasis on K-3, who are not identified for special education but need extra academic or behavioral support to succeed in general education. Allowable activities include professional development and educational and behavioral evaluations, services and supports.
How Axiom Fits
LEAP gives educators a fast picture of why a student is struggling and links targeted, no-prep lessons. Neuro Boost and Brain Bridges provide the follow-up intervention, and Axiom PD trains the staff delivering it.
Good to Know
Who to talk to: Special education director or IDEA grant coordinator.
IDEA Part B · Services for Students With Disabilities
IDEA Part B funds help districts pay the additional costs of special education and related services for students with disabilities.
How Axiom Fits
Neuro Boost is built for students with IEPs and 504 plans, with lessons that align to IEP goals. LEAP helps special educators identify specific skill gaps and plan instruction, saving hours of planning per student.
Good to Know
LEAP is not a diagnostic tool. It does not replace or delay a district’s obligation to evaluate students suspected of having a disability under IDEA. It complements that process by getting targeted support to students right away.
Who to talk to: Special education director.
Title I, Part A
Title I, Part A provides funds to districts and schools with high percentages of students from low-income families.
How Axiom Fits
Good to Know
Title I funds must supplement, not supplant, state and local funding.
Who to talk to: Federal programs or Title I director.
Title IV, Part A · Student Support and Academic Enrichment
Title IV-A is one of the most flexible federal K-12 programs. It funds activities in three areas: well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and effective use of technology.
How Axiom Fits
Axiom’s curriculum builds self-regulation, planning and task completion. In a Gates Foundation–funded study, schools using Axiom saw a 30% reduction in behavioral referrals within one semester. This work can support a district’s safe and healthy students and well-rounded education goals.
Good to Know
Districts receiving larger Title IV-A allocations must complete a needs assessment and spread funds across the three areas. Check your district’s plan.
Who to talk to: Federal programs director.
Title II, Part A · Supporting Effective Instruction
Title II-A funds professional development and other efforts to strengthen teaching and school leadership.
How Axiom Fits
Axiom’s professional development runs from one-hour sessions to multi-day trainings, in person, virtual or on demand. Participating educators rate it 9/10. Sessions give teachers practical executive functioning strategies they can use the next day.
Who to talk to: Professional learning director or federal programs director.
Federal programs increasingly expect evidence-based interventions. Axiom’s multi-year, Gates Foundation–funded study compared students using Axiom with matched control groups:
12.4
Math Percentile Growth
vs. 2.7 for control students
24.8
Reading Percentile Growth
vs. 14.2 for control students
25.4
Point Math Grade Improvement for Special Education Students
vs. 3.2 for control students
30%
Reduction in Behavioral Referrals
Within one semester
Our team works with special education and federal programs leaders every day. Tell us about your district and the students you want to support, and we’ll help you identify which funding sources may fit.
This page is provided for general information only and is not legal, grant or financial advice. Allowable uses of federal funds depend on federal law, state requirements and each district’s plans and approvals. Please confirm eligibility with your district’s federal programs, special education and business offices.