Supporting effective instruction

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Wyoming Department of Education $2,429,979 under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367) on July 1, 2026.

The grant funds state-level activities including reformation of teacher and principal certification programs, support for new teachers, and professional development for teachers and principals. At the local level, LEAs receiving subgrants may use funds to recruit and retain effective teachers and principals, provide professional development, and reduce class size. The program targets increased student academic achievement consistent with challenging state academic standards and greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders for low-income and minority students.

The award obligates $2,429,979 and runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As a state educational agency, the Wyoming Department of Education serves as the pass-through recipient, distributing subgrants to eligible local educational agencies throughout the state. The department maintains program records for three years from final expenditure report submission and is subject to audit requirements under 2 CFR Subpart F.