Quick Facts
| Funder | US Department of Education (via Minnesota Dept of Education) |
|---|---|
| Award Amount | Formula allocation based on student and teacher counts |
| Eligible Grades | K-12 (teacher and leader professional development) |
| Focus Areas | Teacher professional development, STEM, CS, instructional quality |
| Application Due | Annual formula allocation |
| More Info | https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/grants/ |
About This Grant
Title II Part A funds flow annually to Minnesota school districts based on enrollment and teacher counts. The program is specifically designed to support professional development for teachers and school leaders. Funds are flexible and can cover a wide range of professional learning activities.
Minnesota districts use Title II funds to pay for STEM and CS teacher training, instructional coaching, curriculum implementation workshops, and conferences. If your school wants to launch a CS or STEM program and teachers need professional development to deliver it well, Title II is a natural funding source.
Like Title I, Title II is a formula grant -- districts receive annual allocations without a competitive application. Contact your district's federal programs director to learn how Title II funds can support CS and STEM professional development in your school.
How Forward Education Kits Fit
Forward Education offers professional development training alongside our curriculum kits. Title II funds can cover teacher training workshops, curriculum implementation support, and ongoing coaching for schools adopting our CS and STEM programs.
How Forward Education Helps
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents mapped to Minnesota K-12 standards, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for your application. Contact us before you submit so we can help you build a strong case.
