Summary

The Ohio Department of Education received a formula grant award of $76.8 million 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) for the performance period of July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of professional development and training initiatives designed to improve teacher and principal quality and enhance student academic achievement across Ohio's K-12 education system.

Under this formula grant, the Ohio Department of Education distributes funds through sub-awards to local educational agencies, school districts, and charter schools throughout the state to deliver targeted educator professional development activities aligned with challenging state academic standards. The program supports comprehensive initiatives focused on enhancing educator skills, effectiveness, and performance at both the state and local levels, with funds utilized to implement training programs, strategic professional development opportunities, and related educational improvement services that directly impact student academic outcomes.