Learning Funds

GENERAL DETAILS

Learning Funds are available to assist with meeting the educational goals outlined in a Student Learning Plans. Funds should cover a broad spectrum of learning areas. The SPIDER families work with the SPIDER Teacher Consultants to determines which subjects require support and direct the spending to these areas. Directing the funds to a single learning area requires demonstrating how the other learning areas will be supported.

Funds will not be released until the Learning Plan has been created and approved by a Teacher Consultant

**Non-consumable items purchased with Learning Funds are property of SD46 and are to be returned once you have finished using them, or if you leave SPIDER Elementary. Please do not sell, pass on, or keep items purchased with Learning Funds.**  

LEARNING FUND AMOUNTS

• Registration received prior to Sept 30th – $600
• Registration received Oct 1st-Feb 1th – $300
• Registration received Feb 2nd and beyond – $0

ACCEPTABLE USES

Learning Funds may be used for: acquiring consumable and non-consumable items directly linked to implementation of the Student Learning plan, such as books and workbooks, lessons and workshops, educational kits and supplies.

LEARNING FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR:

• General classroom/school supplies (paper, writing tools, binders, USB flash drives etc)
• General art supplies (including but not limited to markers, crayons, arts and craft items etc)
• Hardware, or other non-consumable items (including but not limited to computers, laptops, printers, sports equipment, clothing etc)
• Toys or play-based activities not directly connected to a Learning Plan (including but not limited to LEGO, Playmobil etc)
• Apps for devices
• Online resources that involve purchasing a license
• Tutors (unless special arrangements have been made)
• Fees not directly related to the provision of a learning activity. For example, administrative fees, costume fees, transportation costs, testing fees

If we already have sufficient quantities of the item of interest in our Resource Lending Library, families will be directed to sign them out rather than purchasing a new one.  

SCHEDULE FOR USE OF FUNDS

• 50% of Learning funds to be spent by Jan 15th
• 100% of Learning funds to be spent by May 15th

Unused funds: Accounts are not carried forward into the next school year. Unused funds are considered surplus and will go toward paying for other school expenses at SPIDER Elementary.