Virtual School Funding
Tap into Valuable Resources
Whether you choose to partner with Bridgewater by offering a full or part-time distance learning program for your K-12 students, funding can be a challenge. The following links will educate you on funding options and connect you with valuable resources to help you get your program off the ground.
- Costs and Funding of Virtual Schools
- Currently open grant competitions
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
- Improving Literacy through School Libraries
- Title I, Part A
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- Race to the Top Fund
- Investing in Innovation
- Enhancing Education through Technology (Ed-Tech) State Program
- Elementary & Secondary Education: A Blueprint for Reform
Current trends suggests that funding opportunities for K-12 schools may increase in the coming years, especially for those schools dedicated to making innovative choices that positively impact student engagement and achievement. Partnership with Bridgewater is a giant step toward this goal.



"In 2006, the Sloan Consortium reported 700,000 enrollments in K-12 online learning. According to the Sloan Consortium, the overall number of K-12 students engaged in online courses in 2007-2008 is estimated at 1,030,000. This represents a 47% increase since 2005-2006."