The Iowa Department of Education awarded over $2.85 million in competitive grants to 10 school districts to establish therapeutic classrooms for learners whose social-emotional or behavioral needs impact their ability to be successful in their learning environment. Washington Community School District was awarded a Therapeutic Classroom Incentive Grant for the 2024-25 school year. In determining awards, priority was given to competitive district applicants who had applied during the last year and had not received an award. Additional consideration was given to representation across small, medium and large districts; collaboration with other agencies to provide the therapeutic classrooms; and partnership across Mental Health and Disability Service (MHDS) regions. Proposals submitted by the 10 awarded districts will serve over 300 pre-K through grade 12 students, establish 27 new therapeutic classrooms and will expand mental health supports for youth across five of the state’s MHDS and Area Education Agency regions. Grants will be distributed this fall for district implementation during the 2024-25 school year.