Supporting effective instruction

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $8,379,086 to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on July 1, 2026, under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367).

The award funds state and local education agency activities to improve teacher, principal, and school leader quality and effectiveness, increase student academic achievement consistent with Missouri's standards, and provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective educators. State-level activities funded include reforming teacher and principal certification programs, supporting new teachers, and providing professional development. Local education agencies use funds for recruiting and retaining effective teachers and principals, professional development, and reducing class size.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education serves as the state educational agency distributing funds through sub-grants to local educational agencies across Missouri. Place of performance is Jefferson City, Missouri. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2027, with funds remaining available for an additional fiscal year for obligation and expenditure beyond that date. The assistance type is a formula grant.