Title II

Part A - Professional Development

The purpose of Title IIA funding is to provide professional development training to
school personnel in an effort to improve student academic achievement.

All activities to be carried out for private school personnel must be based on a review of scientifically based research. Professional development activities may include:

• Improving the knowledge of teachers, principals, and other educational personnel in one or more of the core academic subjects and in effective instructional teaching strategies, methods, and skills; 
• Training in effectively integrating technology into curricula and instruction; 
• Training in how to teach students with different needs, including students with disabilities or limited English proficiency, and gifted and talented students; 
• Training in methods of improving student behavior, identifying early and appropriate interventions, and involving parents more effectively in their children’s education; 
• Leadership development and management training to improve the quality of  principals and superintendents; and 
• Training in the use of data and assessments to improve instruction and student outcomes.