Expelled and At-Risk Student Services (EARSS)
The EARSS grant funds Colorado schools to implement evidence-based interventions supporting students at risk of expulsion or chronic absenteeism, aiming to improve engagement, behavior, and graduation outcomes.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Letter of Intent, projected) | March 2027 (Full application, projected)
Funding Amounts: 4-year grants; typical annual awards range from $50,000–$500,000 depending on scope and size; funding is competitive and based on proposed project needs.
Summary: Supports early intervention and educational services for students at risk of expulsion, chronic absenteeism, truancy, or those placed in facility schools in Colorado.
Key Information: All dates are projected; program is highly competitive and requires detailed intervention plans.
Description
The Expelled and At-Risk Student Services (EARSS) program provides multi-year grants to support Colorado schools, districts, charter schools, BOCES, and facility schools in delivering targeted educational and support services to students at risk of expulsion, habitual truancy, chronic absenteeism, or those already expelled. The program's mission is early identification and intervention for at-risk students, helping them remain engaged in school and on track for graduation through evidence-based academic, behavioral, and family engagement strategies. EARSS funding is intended to help grantees build sustainable systems that address the underlying causes of disengagement and disciplinary issues, with an emphasis on collaboration between schools and families.
