"how do schools buy apps in quantity and at a discount? I have the joy of experiencing both sides of the process, as I'm also the IT guy for an elementary school who was an early adopter of iPads. Here's more than you ever wanted to know about the Apple Volume Purchase program (VPP for short.)"
"Classroom teachers, parents of autistic children, preschools, non-profit groups and other institutions can apply for grants to help pay for iPads to further educational learning of individuals and group.
There are very few grants specifically designated to fund the purchase and expenses of getting iPads but their are many ways to receive grant funding to cover the costs."