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Virginia’s K-12 Learning Acceleration Grant Program

At Miacademy, we’ve been hard at work partnering with various state funding agencies across the country. Our goal is to make a quality education accessible for every student, and we’re accomplishing our goal one state at a time. 

If you’re homeschooling in Virginia, we have some exciting news to share with you! 

Miacademy is now an approved purchase using Virginia’s K-12 Learning Acceleration Grant! Eligible families in Virginia can now access Miacademy’s accredited online homeschool curriculum with grant funding from the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grant.

Visit the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grant

Important note: the K12 Learning Acceleration Grant Program is not accepting new applications. Current grant recipients must spend their funds by May 30, 2024.

What is the K12 Learning Acceleration Grant in Virginia? 

In response to the challenges posed by the pandemic, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grant would create $68 million in funding for K-12 education. This grant provides financial support for various qualifying educational services, ranging from academic tutoring to speech therapy and beyond. These services are all covered by the Learning Acceleration Grant with the goal of ensuring students’ educational progress doesn’t suffer as a result of the pandemic. 

In the past school year (as of February 12, 2024) the program awarded grants totaling $70,692,000 to 34,551 students, with individual awards ranging from $1,500 to $3,000. These funds were allocated to cover expenses associated with tutoring in essential subjects such as English, reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, social science, and foreign languages required to meet state standards. 

The tutoring could be delivered through multiple formats: one-on-one, small group, or large group settings, and executed in-person, virtually, or via a hybrid approach. The grant can also be used to purchase assistive technologies for students with disabilities, up to a limit of $750, as well as for specialized educational therapy services.

Eligible services include…

  • Speech and language therapy
  • Specialized reading instruction
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy

Through this comprehensive support, the Virginia learning grant plays a crucial role in Virginia’s efforts to ensure that the pandemic does not leave a lasting mark on the educational achievements of its students.

Who Qualifies for the VA Learning Acceleration Grant?

Virginia’s program is accessible to every school-aged student who has not graduated high school. This inclusivity provides a chance for parents in Virginia to secure grants that offer substantial educational support, enhancing their children’s learning experiences and confidence in school.

There are two different award amounts: the $1,500 grant and $3,000 grant. The allocation of these grants is based on a first-come, first-served policy, dependent on the completion of all documents and application approval. Eligibility extends to families of children in any educational setting –  public, charter, private, or at home – as long as they are residents of Virginia and of school age. 

The $1,500 award amount is available to all Virginia students. However, to apply for the $3,000 grant, parents must provide proof that their family income does not exceed 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline.

How Do I Get Miacademy with the K12 Learning Acceleration Grant?

Once approved for the scholarship, funds will be available in the parent’s Classwallet account. Miacademy can be purchased directly through the Classwallet marketplace or paid for through reimbursement.

For reimbursements, vendors will provide parents with an invoice. Parents can upload this invoice into the ClassWallet platform to submit for reimbursement approval by the Virginia Department of Education. All payments must be made after the services have been provided.

Please keep in mind that not all educational expenses are covered by grant funds. For a full list of disallowed expenses, please see Page 4 of the K-12 Learning Acceleration FAQ.

If you have any questions about how Miacademy or MiaPrep can help you on your Virginia homeschooling journey, feel free to chat with one of our helpful customer service agents! They’ll be happy to help you find the answers you need.

FAQ 

What is the Virginia Learning Acceleration Grant? 

The Virginia Learning Acceleration Grant is a program that offers up to $3,000 to parents of school-aged children in Virginia for tutoring and educational services to combat pandemic-related learning setbacks. It’s available to all school-aged students in the state, regardless of the type of school they attend.

Does Virginia give money for homeschooling? 

While the state of Virginia does not provide money specifically for homeschooling; all homeschool students in the state are eligible to apply for the Virginia Learning Acceleration Grant. This grant provides up to $3,000 for eligible education expenses per child. 

Information accurate as of: 04/05/2024. The information provided on this site is intended for research purposes only. Miaplaza is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outdated information, or for the results yielded through use of this information.