Supporting effective instruction

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Oklahoma State Department of Education $6,983,467 under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367) on July 1, 2026. The Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program funds state-level activities including reforming teacher and principal certification programs, providing support for new teachers, and delivering professional development for teachers and principals. At the local level, LEAs use funds to recruit and retain effective teachers and principals, provide professional development, and reduce class size.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education serves as the State Educational Agency administering this formula grant, which flows to local educational agencies, school districts, and educational service providers throughout Oklahoma. The award has a period of performance through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As the pass-through entity, OSDE distributes subgrants to LEAs to increase student achievement consistent with challenging state academic standards, improve the quality and effectiveness of school leaders and teachers, and provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective educators. The assistance type is a formula grant.