School & District Funding for Breathe For Change Trainings

Also Known As / Common Questions

• “How can I get my school to pay for Breathe For Change training?”

• “Funding sources for SEL and yoga teacher training”

• “Does Breathe For Change accept ESSER or Title funds?”

• “Justification letter for district approval”

Share Justification for School Funding

The resources provided below provide an overview of who we are and what we do, as well as the impact that taking our programs has on some of the most critical initiatives that are top of mind for schools and districts. They are designed to assist you in demonstrating the benefits of the training to your district's administration as you advocate for them to fund your training.

Mindfulness, SEL, & Yoga Teacher Training

• Executive Summary
• Research & Impact Overview
• General School Funding Justification Letter
• ESSER Funding Justification Letter

Transformative TEACHing & Leadership Training

• General School Funding Justification Letter

Explore Additional Funding Sources

We understand that school budgets are tight and it may be necessary to look into multiple funds to cover the cost of a Breathe For Change training. 

Over two-thirds of Breathe For Change graduates have secured program funding through:

• Wellness grants
• Parent-teacher groups (PTA/PTO)
• School or district professional development funds
• Federal funds, including ESSA/Title I, Title II, and Title IV-A
• ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds

Tip: Many funding sources connect to focus areas such as:

• Learning readiness and academic performance
• Student and educator mental health
• Social and emotional learning (SEL)
• Bullying prevention
• Classroom movement and motor breaks

Quick Links:

• Invoice & Payment Instructions for School & District Funding
• Invoice Request Form