Title II, Part A – Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers, Principals, and Other School Leaders
Forecasted
Title II, Part A supports Illinois districts with professional development, mentoring, recruitment, retention, and class size reduction to strengthen educators and improve student achievement.
Funder: Illinois State Board of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (ESEA Consolidated Application) | October 2027 (Annual Prayer Certification)
Funding Amounts: Formula-based district allocations; regular project year July 1–June 30, or extended summer programming through August 31
Summary: Supports Illinois districts in developing, recruiting, and retaining effective educators and school leaders to improve student achievement.
Key Information: Districts need a locally approved and ISBE-approved Consolidated District Plan before final application approval.
Description
Title II, Part A is a formula grant program administered by the Illinois State Board of Education’s Title Grant Administration Department under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act. It helps schools and districts prepare, train, and recruit high-quality teachers, principals, and other school leaders, with the central goal of increasing academic achievement for all students.
Supported work includes professional development, induction and mentoring, educator recruitment, hiring and retention, and class size reduction. The program seeks to strengthen educator effectiveness and give low-income, minority, and highest-need students greater access to effective educators and leaders. Eligible nonpublic school teachers participate through equitable services arranged through district consultation.
