Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction

What is Title II, Part A?

Title II, Part A provides resources to local educational agencies (LEA) to support activities for recruitment, development and retention of teachers, principals and other school leaders. Funds cannot be used for students or classroom support. LEAs receive an allocation based on enrollment and poverty data.  The purpose of Title II, Part A is to provide grants to State educational agencies and subgrants to local educational agencies to –

  • Increase student achievement consistent with the challenging State academic standards;
  • Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals and other school leaders;
  • Increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and
  • Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals and other school leaders.

Equitable Services for Private Schools

Title II, Part A provides equitable services to eligible private school teachers, principals and other school leaders for allowable activities focused on recruitment, development and retention in comparison to services provided to public schools. Title II, Part A program, local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to provide timely and meaningful consultation. The LEA may determine reasonable deadlines and must consult with appropriate private school officials and have the goal of reaching agreement on how to provide equitable and effective programs for eligible private schools pursuant to ESEA Section 8501(c)(1). Private school plans and budgets are subject to review and approval by the program office, the same as LEA applications.