Title II, Part A — Supporting Effective Instruction (Indiana)
Eligibility
All Indiana public school districts receive Title II, Part A formula funds. Funds are used for teacher professional development, principal training, and class size reduction. Indiana CS and AI teacher professional development qualifies as an allowable use under Title II-A when aligned to improving instruction. Indiana's Next Level CS Grant Program (IC 20-20-45) funds PD providers rather than schools directly — Title II-A is a key direct funding source for Indiana districts seeking CS and AI PD for their teachers.
Program Goals
Title II, Part A funds Indiana school districts for teacher professional development, principal development, and class size reduction. For Indiana schools preparing for the 2029 CS graduation requirement, Title II-A is one of the most direct funding sources for computer science and AI teacher professional development. Indiana districts can use Title II-A to fund CS and AI teacher training workshops, certification programs, and curriculum coaching — including Forward Education's professional development workshops. Contact your district's Title II-A coordinator to access these funds.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Title II, Part A funds flow to Indiana school districts through the annual ESEA application process administered by IDOE. There is no competitive application — funds flow by formula. Contact your district's Title II-A coordinator or curriculum director to understand how funds are allocated and what PD expenditures are allowable under your district's Title II-A plan. Forward Education's workshops qualify as allowable PD — contact us for a letter of support for your Title II-A documentation.
Cycle Notes
Title II, Part A funds are allocated annually through the ESEA/ESSA federal funding process. Indiana districts receive allocations each fall for the current school year. Contact your district's Title II-A coordinator for your district's current allocation amount and allowable PD categories. CS and AI teacher development for the 2029 graduation requirement is a strong allowable use.
Grant Award Amount
Indiana school districts collectively receive tens of millions in Title II, Part A funds annually. Individual district allocations depend on enrollment and low-income student data. Contact your district's Title II-A coordinator for your district's current allocation amount.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy professional development tools for Indiana Title II-A funded teacher training
- micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing tools for Indiana CS teachers trained through Title II-A funded PD
- Coding for Good Kit — CS curriculum for Indiana teachers receiving Title II-A funded professional development
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Indiana schools use Title II-A funds for CS and AI teacher professional development?
Yes. Title II-A funds teacher professional development. CS and AI PD aligned to Indiana's 2029 graduation requirement and NLPS 4565 is an allowable use when it improves teacher instruction.
How do Indiana schools access Title II, Part A funds?
Contact your district's Title II-A coordinator or curriculum director. Funds flow by formula to Indiana districts — there is no competitive application.
Is Forward Education's professional development Title II-A eligible?
Yes. Forward Education's CS and AI teacher workshops qualify as allowable professional development under Title II-A. Contact us for a letter of support for your district's Title II-A documentation.
How much Title II-A funding does Indiana receive?
Indiana receives tens of millions in Title II-A funds annually. Individual district allocations depend on enrollment and low-income student data. Contact your district's Title II-A coordinator for your allocation.
How can Forward Education help Indiana districts use Title II-A for CS and AI PD?
Forward Education provides letters of support, workshop descriptions, and curriculum alignment documents for Indiana districts using Title II-A for CS and AI professional development. Contact us to start the conversation.
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 — Indiana 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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