Supporting effective instruction

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Department of Education Tennessee $11,484,530 on July 1, 2026, under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367) to improve teacher and principal quality and increase student academic achievement consistent with challenging state academic standards.

The 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. Local Educational Agencies receive subgrants to recruit and retain effective teachers and principals, provide professional development, and reduce class size. Low-income and minority students gain greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders through these activities.

The Department of Education Tennessee administers the award with place of performance in Nashville, Tennessee. The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The award is structured as a formula grant distributed to State Educational Agencies and passed through to Local Educational Agencies. Elementary and secondary schools, teachers, paraprofessionals, principals, other school leaders, and students benefit from the funded activities.