The Illinois State Board of Education received a $89,630,570 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367). Commonly referred to as Title IIA grants, this program provides funding to support K-12 educators and improve student outcomes.
The funds will support professional development for Illinois educators to enhance instructional methods, assessments, and implement best practices. Additionally, the award will aid in recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers. Over 100 local educational agencies in Illinois will receive subawards totaling the $89.6M to provide corresponding services at the district level. The grant period runs from July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
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