Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (CFDA 84.367)

The Louisiana Department of Education received a $43.6 million formula grant from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367) for the period July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This program provides formula-based funding to state educational agencies to develop and implement comprehensive professional development, educator training, and strategic initiatives designed to improve teacher and principal quality and enhance student academic achievement. The award supports activities aligned with challenging state academic standards, including educator skill development, certification and licensing coordination, data-driven improvement planning, and teacher preparation enhancement.

As the prime recipient, the Louisiana Department of Education distributed funds through sub-awards to over 80 Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), school districts, charter schools, and educational organizations throughout Louisiana. Sub-awardees include major parish school boards (such as East Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Jefferson, and Calcasieu), numerous charter school organizations (including KIPP New Orleans, Collegiate Academies, Inspire Nola, and Crescent City Schools), and smaller rural districts. Sub-grants support teacher and principal professional development programs, instructional coaching, educator compensation enhancements, training initiatives, and targeted improvement services in high-need schools, with particular emphasis on supporting underserved student populations including English language learners and students with disabilities.