Title II, Part A Supporting Effective Instruction Grant funds are obtained by a State on the basis of the United States Department of Education’s (USDE) approval of either (1) an individual State plan or (2) a consolidated application that includes the program. Through the program, state and local educational agencies (SEAs and LEAs) receive funds using a USDE provided formula based on poverty and population.

The purpose of the Title II, Part A grant is

• to increase student achievement consistent with challenging State academic standards,  

• to improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals and other school leaders,  

• to increase the number of teachers, principals and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools, and 

• to provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals and other school leaders.

For further information, please contact Candice Cobb, Title II Coordinator at (229)-468-7485 or ccobb@irwin.k12.ga.us.