Title II, Part A: Building Systems of Support for Excellent Teaching and Leading

Title II, Part A: Building Systems of Support for Excellent Teaching and Leading 

Overview

The purpose of Title II, Part A is to provide grants to State Educational Agencies (SEAs) and subgrants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to:

  • increase student achievement consistent with the challenging State academic standards,
  • improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders,
  • increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools, and
  • provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.

Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Allocations to LEAs

Preliminary allocations have been assigned. You may find your LEA's funding based on the preliminary allocations in the Title II, Part A Support Resources Shared Folder under "Application Support".

Grant Management & Support

Progress Monitoring Webinar Series 

Register for the entire series.

Application Webinar Series

Title II, Part A Office Hours with USBE Grant Manager

Our USBE grant manager does not hold regularly scheduled office hours; however, you may contact her at anytime with questions, concerns, or other requests. 

Email: Amber.Wright@schools.utah.gov  

Phone: (801) 538-7754

Utah Grants Management System Support 

Our grant manager can assist you with management documents, desktop monitoring, and other statutory requirements; however, we request that you reach out to the Utah Grants Management Team with system questions or concerns. 

Email: utahgrants@schools.utah.gov  

Phone: (801) 538-7604

Other Resources: Utah Grants Resources [webpage]

Title II, Part A Support Resources 

All resources including those listed below can be accessed in the Title II, Part A LEA Support Resources Google shared folder linked above. (An active Google account is required to access).

  • Application Support 
    • Preliminary Allocations - Current Fiscal Year
    • Grant Implementation Guide
    • Application for funds Template - Current Fiscal Year
    • Title II, Part A Goals & Activities Spreadsheet
    • Technical Guidance 
    • Fiscal and Reimbursement Guidance
    • Allowable Expenditures 
    • Eligible Activities 
    • Equitable Services Calculator and Resources
    • Additional Planning Resources for Professional Learning 
  • Utah Grants Support 
    • Formula Grant Applications
    • Waiving Applications
    • Use Case Budget Grid - Application process
    • Application Revision for subrecipients
    • Budget Revisions
    • Requesting Reimbursements
  • Planning Resources for Professional Learning 
    • Planning Guide Template
    • Program Evaluation Tracker
    • Utah Professional Learning Standards Toolkit 
    • Additional Support Materials 
  • Non-Regulatory Guidance for Title II, Part A
  • Equitable Services for Eligible Private School Children, Teacher, and Other Educational Personnel
  • Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments 
  • Fiscal Changes 
  • Supplement not Supplant 
  • Title II, Part A Training Slides

Title II, Part A Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants Fiscal and Reimbursement Guidance Document

Title II, Part A Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants Technical Assistance Document

Important Dates

Pre-applications open in May of each calendar year.

Applications will be available on Utah Grants no later than October 1 of each calendar year.

Grant applications are due by November 30 of each calendar year. 

Presentation

Title IIA Overview [YouTube]

Statute

Section 5103(b)(2): Applicable Provisions
National Center on Safe and Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE)

Waivers

Waivers can be completed during the Pre-application process that begins in May. If you did not request a waiver during pre-application, please see the guidance below, or request support from utahgrants@schools.utah.gov.  

Waiving Applications in Utah Grants
Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Financial Operations Utah Grants

Contact

Amber Wright
Title II, Part A Instructional Materials Specialist
Phone: (801) 538-7754 | Email