Title II, Part A
Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction
Title II, Part A provides funding to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to enhance the quality of education by supporting efforts to improve teacher and staff recruitment, retention, and professional development. This program is designed to ensure that teachers are well-prepared to meet the needs of all students by providing ongoing opportunities for professional growth and learning.
Funding from Title II, Part A helps LEAs implement comprehensive strategies to recruit and retain highly qualified educators, foster collaborative learning environments, and address teacher shortages.
Additionally, it supports the administration of programs that contribute to continuous improvement in teaching quality and student achievement across the district. Through these efforts, Title II, Part A is critical in strengthening the educational workforce, ensuring students benefit from skilled, motivated, and effective teachers.
Filing Formal Complaints Under ESSA Programs
An organization or individual (“complainant”) may file a formal complaint alleging a violation of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) against a Georgia school district, 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) program, or the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) itself.