FY2026: Title II, Part A: Building Systems of Support for Excellent Teaching and Leading
This grant provides federal funding to Massachusetts school districts to enhance educator quality, leadership, and student achievement through professional growth and systemic improvement.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026
Funding Amounts: Formula-based awards to Massachusetts school districts; typical project period is 2+ years; allocations vary by district size and need.
Summary: Provides supplemental federal funding to Massachusetts school districts to strengthen high-quality teaching, leadership, and equitable student achievement through professional growth and systemic improvement.
Key Information: This is a forecasted/anticipated grant; details and allocations will be confirmed closer to the application cycle.
Description
This grant program, under Title II, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), provides federal formula funding to Massachusetts school districts to build and sustain systems that support excellent teaching and school leadership. The initiative aims to align district activities with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, support professional growth and improvement for educators, and address achievement gaps for historically underserved student groups.
Districts are encouraged to use funds strategically to:
- Increase student achievement and close opportunity gaps,
- Improve educator effectiveness and retention,
- Ensure equitable access to effective teachers and leaders,
- Develop a diverse and culturally responsive educator workforce,
- Support professional learning aligned with state standards.
Funds may be used for training, recruiting, and retaining high-quality educators, including teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals, and must supplement (not supplant) non-federal resources.
