Supporting effective instruction

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the West Virginia Department of Education $2.754 million on July 1, 2026, under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367).

The program supports activities to increase student academic achievement consistent with challenging state academic standards, improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders, and provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective educators. State-level activities funded include reforming teacher and principal certification programs, providing support for new teachers, and delivering professional development for teachers and principals. Local-level activities include recruiting and retaining effective teachers and principals, providing professional development, and reducing class size. The West Virginia Department of Education, registered as the Superintendent of Schools, receives the award and distributes subgrants to local educational agencies and other eligible recipients.

The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Charleston, West Virginia. This is a formula grant; the Department awards funds to State Educational Agencies with approved applications under Section 2101(d) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act or under section 8302 consolidated State applications.