Supporting effective instruction

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Nevada Department of Education $4,333,525 under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367) on July 1, 2026. The award funds state-level and local-level activities to improve teacher and principal quality, increase student academic achievement, 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 educational agencies receive subgrants to recruit and retain effective teachers and principals, provide professional development, and reduce class size. The Nevada Department of Education, the state educational agency, administers the formula grant and distributes funds to local school districts and educational organizations. Performance occurs in Carson City, Nevada, with an obligation period of July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. As a formula grant, funds remain available to the recipient for an additional fiscal year beyond the initial period for obligation and expenditure.