Title II Part A
Eligibility
Washington public school districts receive Title II-A funds automatically based on student enrollment. Funds support teacher and principal professional development. Contact your district's Title II coordinator.
Program Goals
Title II Part A provides federal funding for educator professional development and class size reduction. Districts use Title II-A funds to train teachers in new curriculum, improve instructional quality, and build educator capacity. STEM teacher training, including CS and coding professional development, is an allowable use of Title II-A funds.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
No competitive application required. OSPI distributes Title II-A funds to Washington districts annually based on enrollment. Districts create a spending plan for professional development aligned to their improvement goals. Contact your district PD coordinator or HR office.
Cycle Notes
Annual formula allocation. Contact your district for current Title II-A allocations and spending plan priorities. OSPI manages Washington's Title II-A program and provides guidance to districts.
Grant Award Amount
Title II-A allocations vary by district enrollment. Larger districts receive more. Funds are flexible within professional development and class size categories. Contact your district for the specific allocation.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Forward Education Learning Platform - Professional development courses for teachers, including STEM, coding, and AI literacy. Directly aligned to Title II-A allowable PD uses.
- Coding for Good Kit - Includes teacher training resources. CS professional development for teachers funded by Title II-A can include kit-based training sessions.
- Climate Action Kit - Teacher-led environmental science professional development supported by materials from this kit aligns with Title II-A science PD spending.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can Title II-A pay for?
Teacher and principal professional development, including training in new curriculum, technology, and instructional strategies. CS and STEM teacher training is allowable.
Can Title II-A buy curriculum materials?
Materials purchased as part of a professional development program may be allowable. Contact your district's Title II coordinator for guidance on specific purchases.
How do teachers access Title II-A funds?
Talk to your district's professional development office or HR department. PD requests go through the district's Title II spending plan process.
Can Title II-A pay for teacher training on coding kits?
Yes. If a teacher training session is structured as professional development and aligned to the district's Title II-A spending plan, kit-based PD sessions are allowable.
How much does Washington receive in Title II-A?
Washington's annual Title II-A allocation is published by OSPI. Districts receive a share based on enrollment. Contact OSPI or your district for current figures.
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 - Washington 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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