Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction
Eligibility
Districts (PD spending)
Program Goals
Title II-A pays for teacher professional development - including training on physical computing, robotics, and AI literacy. If your district is planning PD, this is the budget line that can fund it.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
No application — raise it in district budget planning (spring) before July 1 allocations.
Cycle Notes
Formula allocation; funds educator professional development
Grant Award Amount
Formula-based; varies by district
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Smart Solar Kit, Climate Action Kit, MicroChat / AI literacy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction in Maryland?
Districts (PD spending)
How much funding is available through Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction?
Formula-based; varies by district. Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges.
Can Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do Maryland schools apply for Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction?
No application — raise it in district budget planning (spring) before July 1 allocations.
How can Forward Education help with Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Maryland schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction funds. Contact us before submitting your application.
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 — Maryland 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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