Supporting effective instruction

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Education $9,599,873 under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367) on July 1, 2026.

Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants funds state-level activities including reforming teacher and principal certification programs, providing support for new teachers, and delivering professional development for teachers and principals. Subgrants flow to local educational agencies for recruiting and retaining effective teachers and principals, providing professional development, and reducing class size. The funding supports increased student academic achievement consistent with challenging state academic standards and provides low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.

The award obligates $9,599,873 with a period of performance through September 30, 2027. Place of performance is Richmond, Virginia 23219. The Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Education administers the grant as the state educational agency, systematically sub-awarding portions to local school districts and other educational entities across Virginia while maintaining state-level oversight and accountability for federal program administration.