Kai XR | How to Pay for Kai XR — Funding Guide
Funding Guide

How to Pay for Kai XR

Funding exists across multiple federal and state sources. This guide shows district leaders, CFOs, and SPED directors where the money lives and how to spend it well.

RAISE Act Eligible Title I · II · III · IV IDEA / SPED Perkins V ESSER / ARP
100%
Teachers: supports IEP goals
83%
Students: increased reading motivation
91%
Students: real-world problem solving
74%
Students: independent work completion
86%
Teachers: easier lesson planning
Introduction

Designed to Work Within
Your Existing Budget

Whether you're a small rural district or a large urban system, Kai XR fits. Here's what you need to know before diving into the funding streams.

What Is Kai XR?

An immersive learning platform created by an Alabama teacher for Alabama students. Grades 3–8 students step into real-world scenarios across math, ELA, science, and STEM — building skills, confidence, and independence through multi-sensory discovery.

Why It Matters for SPED

For neurodivergent learners — students with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and attention deficits — Kai XR's visual, interactive, and immersive experiences reduce frustration, sustain attention, and make abstract concepts concrete. At just $100 per student annually, it fits every tier.

Where the Funding Lives

Every Funding Stream, Explained

Kai XR qualifies across multiple federal and state sources. Here's the full breakdown.

Funding Source
Per-Student / Total
Kai XR Alignment
Notes
RAISE Act
Tier 1 — Mild
$150.94 / student
Supports reading motivation, independent work, on-task behavior in gen ed
Primary source for mild disabilities
RAISE Act
Tier 2 — Moderate
$754.70 / student
Supports structured routines, multi-domain IEP progress, reduced redirection
Largest remaining budget after Kai XR
RAISE Act
Tier 3 — Intensive
$5,660.25 / student
Supports virtual experiences, functional academics, pre-vocational skills
Significant remaining budget for 1:1 aides and therapies
Title I
Varies
Builds reading skills and engagement for students needing academic support
Works well blended with RAISE Act for Tier 1
Title II
Varies (PD)
Supports teacher PD; reduces planning burden — 86% of teachers report easier planning with Kai XR
Can fund PD and implementation support
Title III
Varies (ELL)
Visual, immersive design helps ELL students access grade-level content and build vocabulary
Complements language development
Title IV
Varies
Provides career exploration, STEM, and meaningful technology integration
Flexible "well-rounded" funding source
IDEA / SPED
Varies
Supports diverse learning needs; reduces barriers to grade-level content
Can blend with RAISE Act
ESSER / ARP
Remaining
Re-engagement tool for students impacted by learning loss
If learning recovery is still a district priority
Perkins V
Varies
Builds career awareness and AI literacy for secondary transition students
Aligns with workforce readiness goals
IEP Goal Alignment

One Platform. Four IEP Domains.

Each funding stream supports specific IEP outcomes that Kai XR addresses directly.

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Reading Comprehension

Main idea, context clues, fact vs. opinion — all embedded in career-connected content students actually want to engage with.

Title I RAISE Act Special Ed
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Executive Functioning

Sustained attention, task initiation, and independent completion — without adding to your teachers' redirection workload.

RAISE Act Tier 2–3 Special Ed
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Career Readiness & Transition

Required for students 14+. Virtual field trips, AI literacy, and STEM skills aligned to post-secondary planning.

Title IV Perkins V RAISE Act Tier 2–3
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Teacher Capacity

86% of teachers report easier lesson planning with Kai XR. Less prep time means more time for what matters: teaching.

Title II RAISE Act
Blended Funding Scenarios

Real Numbers for Real Districts

Most districts blend sources. Here's how four common scenarios shake out with Kai XR at $100/student.

Scenario A
Tier 1 Students — Mild
Spend 80%+ of day in gen ed with accommodations
RAISE Act Tier 1 $150.94/student
Title I ~$100–150/student
General SPED budget ~$50–100/student
Kai XR cost $100/student
Remaining for other supports $200–300/student
Scenario B
Tier 2 Students — Moderate
Regular specialized instruction, 40–79% in gen ed
RAISE Act Tier 2 $754.70/student
Kai XR cost $100/student
Remaining for speech, OT, aides $654.70/student
Scenario C
Tier 3 Students — Intensive
Less than 40% in gen ed; intensive individualized support
RAISE Act Tier 3 $5,660.25/student
Kai XR cost $100/student
Remaining for 1:1 aides, therapies $5,560.25/student
Scenario D — District-Wide
400 SPED Students
All tiers, blending RAISE Act + secondary sources
Total RAISE Act allocation ~$298,000
Title I + Title IV ~$30,000–45,000
Kai XR (all 400 students) $40,000 total
Remaining for staffing + services $288,000–303,000
Action Steps

Six Steps to Securing Funding

Here's your roadmap from "interested" to implementation.

1

Calculate Your RAISE Act Allocation

Count students in Tier 1, 2, and 3. Multiply by per-student rates. Use our free ROI calculator to see your exact allocation.

2

Map to Your Funding Streams

Identify which secondary streams align with district priorities — reading support, teacher PD, career readiness, ELL, or well-rounded education.

3

Build a Blended Funding Plan

Use the scenarios above as a starting point. Mix RAISE Act with one or two secondary streams while maintaining adequate budget for staffing.

4

Draft Your Board Presentation

Use our sample board resolution language. Include the LRA Research summary: 100% teacher agreement on IEP progress. Show your district's specific numbers.

5

Present to Leadership

Show how Kai XR addresses four IEP domains simultaneously, explain remaining budget for staffing and services, and walk through your specific funding blend.

6

Plan Implementation

Choose phased rollout or full district launch. Allocate teacher onboarding time. Plan for ongoing progress monitoring and quarterly reporting.

Bottom Line

At $100 per Student Annually, Kai XR…

One platform. Multiple funding streams. Significant remaining budget for everything else your students need.

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Fits Every RAISE Act Tier

Qualifies as an allowable expenditure for Tier 1, 2, and 3 students who generate the funds.

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Spans Multiple Federal Streams

Qualifies for Title I, II, III, IV, IDEA, ESSER, and Perkins V with clear, documented alignment.

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Addresses Four IEP Domains

Reading, executive functioning, independence, and career readiness — simultaneously, not sequentially.

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Preserves Budget for Services

Significant remaining budget for aides, therapies, and specialized services — especially at Tier 2 and 3.

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Research-Backed Compliance

LRA Research Associates (Fall 2025) study satisfies accountability requirements for every funding stream.

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Ready This School Year

Works on existing Chromebooks and tablets. No new hardware, no long procurement cycles.