FY2027: Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction
This grant supports Massachusetts school districts in improving teaching quality, leadership, and equitable student outcomes through federally funded educator development initiatives.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: September 9, 2026
Funding Amounts: Formula-based; typical district allocations vary annually and are contingent on federal appropriations. Project duration: July 1, 2026–September 30, 2028.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts school districts in enhancing teaching quality, leadership, and equitable student outcomes through targeted federal funding for instructional excellence.
Key Information: Application must be submitted via GEM$; required forms and assurances must be uploaded for approval.
Description
This grant provides federal Title II, Part A funds to Massachusetts school districts to improve systems of support for excellent teaching and leading. Administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the program is designed to enhance educator effectiveness, promote equitable access to effective teachers and leaders—especially for low-income and minority students—and support whole student development and culturally sustaining practices. Funds are intended to supplement, not supplant, non-federal resources, and must be used to advance one or more of DESE’s strategic objectives: supporting the whole student, promoting deeper learning, and developing a diverse and effective workforce.
