Supporting effective instruction

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Pennsylvania Department of Education $16.480227 million on July 1, 2026, under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367). The award funds state-level and local-level activities to increase student academic achievement, improve teacher and principal quality, and expand access to effective educators for low-income and minority students. State-level work includes reforming teacher and principal certification programs, supporting new teachers, and providing professional development. Local educational agencies receive subgrants to recruit and retain effective teachers and principals, deliver professional development, and reduce class size. The award runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Education, operating through its Budget & Fiscal Management Division, serves as the primary recipient and distributes sub-awards to local school districts, intermediate units, and charter schools across the Commonwealth.