Title II-A: Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers, Principals or Other School Leaders

The FY17 Title IIA application workbook and allocations list are available in the RFR.

Title purpose of Title IIA is 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.

Title IIA Introduction and Overview

  

TIIA Quick Reference Guide (June 2015)

The Essentials Presentation (June 2017)

ESSA Changes Beginning in FY18

Federal Non-Regulatory Title II-A Guidance

US Education Department website: Title II — Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals

Information on Title IIA Application and Process

• Leveraging Federal Grants to Improve Cultural Proficiency
  
  

  Cultural Proficiency
• Needs Assessment
  
    

  Needs Assessment (November 2015)
• Budget
  
    

  TIIA Budget Planning (November 2014)
• Private schools
  
  

  Federal Non-Regulatory Guidance on Equitable Services for Private Schools

    

  Private Schools Presentation (June 2015)

    

  Sample private school meeting invitation

    

  Sample private school meeting documentation
• Monitoring
  
    

  TIIA and Audit & Compliance Monitoring Presentation (November 2015)

    

  Preparing for the Title IIA Monitoring Review (FY15)

Information on Areas of Professional Development

Supporting Induction and Mentoring Programs

Collaborating to Support Equity

  

Educator Evaluation and Professional Development Presentation (June 2015)

  

Educator Evaluation and Professional Development Quick Reference Guide

  

Tracking Outcomes of PD (June 2016)

  

Learning Walkthrough Implementation Guide (mentioned in Leicester Public Schools' presentation, June 2016)

  

One-Page Overview on Tracking Outcomes of PD (June 2016)

  

Leveraging Funds for Educator Effectiveness Presentation (November 2015)

Contact information

• District personnel with questions about Title IIA may contact TitleIIAGrants@doe.mass.edu.
• For broader information on improving educator effectiveness in Massachusetts, please visit Educator Services.
• For more information on providing students with equitable access to quality educators, please visit Equitable Access.