Title II Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction
Eligibility
All Tennessee public school districts receive Title II-A formula funds. Contact your district's federal programs coordinator to access funds for teacher development.
Program Goals
Title II Part A funds teacher professional development, class-size reduction, and instructional improvement across K-12. Districts use funds for training, coaching, and materials that improve teaching quality. CS and STEM teacher development is an allowable use.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Formula grant — no competitive application. Contact your district federal programs office to discuss how Title II-A funds can support CS and STEM professional development.
Cycle Notes
Annual formula allocation through TDOE.
Grant Award Amount
Formula-based. Individual district amounts vary.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit to design solutions to real-world challenges
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
Frequently Asked Questions
What can Tennessee districts use Title II-A for?
Teacher professional development, coaching, and class-size reduction. CS and STEM teacher training is allowable.
Can Title II-A funds pay for CS teacher training?
Yes. CS and coding professional development for teachers is an allowable Title II-A use.
How do Tennessee districts access Title II-A?
Contact your district's federal programs coordinator. Funds are planned through the annual Title II-A plan.
How much do Tennessee districts receive in Title II-A?
Amounts vary by district size. Contact TDOE for district-level allocations.
How can Forward Education help with Title II-A?
We provide professional development for teachers using our kits, which can be funded through Title II-A.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Tennessee standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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Our grant guide helps educators find the right funding sources and build strong applications for STEM and coding programs.
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