Supporting effective instruction

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Louisiana Department of Education $9.939 million on July 1, 2026, under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367).

The Supporting Effective Instruction program funds state educational agencies and their local educational agency sub-recipients 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. Local-level activities include recruiting and retaining effective teachers and principals, providing professional development, and reducing class size.

The Louisiana Department of Education received this obligation as a state educational agency and distributes sub-awards to local educational agencies and school districts across Louisiana. The award period runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The assistance type is a formula grant. The department maintains program records for three years from the date it submits its final expenditure report for the funded period.