Supporting effective instruction

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Illinois State Board of Education $15.917 million on July 1, 2026, under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367). The award funds activities to increase student academic achievement, improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders, and provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective educators. State-level activities include reforming teacher and principal certification programs, supporting new teachers, and delivering professional development for teachers and principals. Local-level activities include recruiting and retaining effective teachers and principals, providing professional development, and reducing class size. The ISBE administers the grant as a formula award to State Educational Agencies and passes funding through to Local Educational Agencies throughout Illinois. Performance runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Springfield, Illinois. The Illinois State Board of Education serves as a sub-recipient of the State of Illinois, which holds the parent UEI. Funds remain available to the recipient for obligation and expenditure through an additional fiscal year beyond the stated performance period.