Q: When are SSA Summer Program grants available?
For the initial cohort of grantees, SSA Summer Program grants are awarded annually for 3 summers (2020, 2021, 2022). After that, cohorts are eligible for two summers of funding. Annual renewal is based on compliance with program requirements and progress in implementing the program goals and activities.
Q: Is there a minimum time requirement for summer services?
Yes. Schools are required to provide at least 60 hours of Direct Academic Instruction scheduled over at least 3 weeks. Please note there are other program requirements in OAR 581-017-0630* (*subject to Rule adoption on February 20, 2020).
Q: When can we hold a summer program?
Schools may hold summer programs any time between the close of the regular school term and the beginning of the next regular term during summer months.