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New Story Schools is proud to partner with New Story to create a Special Education and Mental Health Funding Guide! Finding the best resources for students is a common challenge for leaders in special education. This guide exists as a central resource for special education leaders, listing several critical Pennsylvania and Ohio-based funding opportunities and insights. To streamline the process, links to these resources are provided in these guides. Whether you're looking to understand how to maximize allocations, access state and federal grants, or navigate application processes, these guides are here to simplify the journey. 

Why These Guides Matter 

Funding is a critical part of special education programs. For many, it can be overwhelming and difficult to determine where to begin. With funding resources clearly laid out and described in the guides, special education leaders will gain: 

Comprehensive Overview of Funding Sources: The guides consolidate key information about federal, state, and local funding programs, such as special education grants, mental health funding, and Medicaid School-Based Services. This helps special education leaders quickly identify and access financial resources to support their programs, enabling more effective allocation of funds to meet student needs. 

Insights into Policy and Budget Increases: With details about state budget increases and open grants, the guides highlight critical opportunities for expanded support in special education and mental health services. Leaders can leverage this information to advocate for their schools and implement evidence-based interventions tailored to their student populations. 

Support for Strategic Decision-Making: The guides serve as a practical tool for leaders to plan and prioritize initiatives, such as professional development, telepresence technology, or afterschool programs. By understanding available funding opportunities, leaders can ensure compliance, foster innovation, and create environments that promote both academic and emotional growth for their students. 

Being able to easily compare options will make the decision-making process simpler and clearer. Regardless of the specific funding you are looking for, this guide will make weighing and discovering options easier than ever, all to the benefit of the students.  

These special education funding guides are now available on our website. These free resources are an essential tool for school and district leaders dedicated to ensuring every student has access to the support and opportunities they deserve.  

Click here to view the Ohio funding guide! 

Click here to view the Pennsylvania funding guide! 

Together, we can navigate the funding landscape and create brighter futures for students in special education programs. Let’s continue to champion the success of every learner—because every student’s potential deserves to be fully realized.  

Want to discuss how our schools and services can support you in your special education and mental health programs? Contact us.