The purpose of this title is to provide grants to state educational agencies and subgrants to local educational agencies to (1) increase student achievement consistent with the challenging state academic standards; (2) improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders; (3) increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and (4) provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.

Resources

US Department of Education Resources

Commissioner's Memo COM-18-077 issued 4/2/18: Class Size Reduction and Professional Development Guidance (Title II, Part A).

For more information, please contact:

Scott Walsh, Assistant to the Director
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Federal Programs
2 Capitol Mall, Suite 427
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 683-5424
scott.walsh@ade.arkansas.gov