Title II, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965: Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants

Authors: Department of Education (ED)

Source: US Department of Education. 2025.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 67

Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, State Boards of Education, School Districts, Schools, State School District Relationship, Government School Relationship, Educational Finance, Federal State Relationship, State Aid, Block Grants, Federal Aid, Public Schools, Financial Policy

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II

Using Title II, Part A Funds Strategically to Support Educator Recruitment, Retention, Professional Learning, and Improved Student Outcomes. Non-Regulatory Guidance

Authors: Department of Education (ED)

Source: US Department of Education. 2024.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 34

Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Teacher Improvement, Teacher Salaries, Teaching Conditions, Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Orientation, Professional Development, School District Spending, Teacher Recruitment, Federal Aid, Resource Allocation

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II

The Implementation of Title I and Title II-A Program Initiatives: Compendium of Survey Results from 2021-22. Supplemental Volume. NCEE 2025-004c

Authors: Christine Ross, Grady Deacon, Brian P. Gill, Sophia Seifert, Olivia Lutwak, Jacob Hartog, Patricia Troppe, Eric Isenberg, Elizabeth S. Park, Valerie Orellana, Louis Rizzo, Kimberly Standing, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE) (ED/IES), Mathematica, Westat, Inc.

Source: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. 2024.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 437

Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Surveys, School Districts, Boards of Education, Government School Relationship, State Departments of Education, Public Schools, Educational Research, School Funds, Low Income Students

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Every Student Succeeds Act 2015, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II

IES Funded: Yes

IES Publication: https://ies.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=NCEE2025004

Indian Elementary-Secondary Education: Programs, Background, and Issues. CRS Report RL34205, Version 18. Updated

Authors: Cassandria Dortch, Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service (CRS)

Source: Congressional Research Service. 2024.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 51

Descriptors: American Indian Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, Public Education, American Indian Students, Alaska Natives, Federal Programs, American Indians, Educational Legislation, Tribally Controlled Education, Student Transportation, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Family Programs, Grants, Residential Programs, Juvenile Justice, Facilities Management, Federal Legislation, Students with Disabilities, Equal Education, Homeless People, Infants, Toddlers, Low Achievement, Native Language Instruction, Violence, Crime, Substance Abuse, Access to Computers, Accountability

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Indian Self Determination Education Assistance Act, Education Amendments 1978, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title III, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title IV, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title IV C, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title V, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title VI, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title VII, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C

Guide to Opening a New Charter School. Updated

Authors: Minnesota Department of Education

Source: Minnesota Department of Education. 2023.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 27

Descriptors: Charter Schools, Educational Development, Guidance, Program Implementation, School Districts, State Departments of Education, Coordinators, Educational Assessment, State Standards, Accountability, Educational Finance, Educational Facilities, Enrollment Projections, Nutrition Instruction, Transportation, Special Education, English Language Learners, American Indian Education, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Vocational Education, Work Experience Programs, Teacher Certification, Teacher Evaluation, Governing Boards

Geographic Terms: Minnesota

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title III, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title IV

Braiding and Blending Federal Funds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Illinois Schools

Authors: Ball, Wayne, Howard-Brown, Beth, Junk, Kevin, Region 9 Comprehensive Center (R9CC), Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), American Institutes for Research (AIR)

Source: Region 9 Comprehensive Center. 2023.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 47

Sponsoring Agency: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) (ED), Office of Program and Grantee Support Services (PGSS)

Descriptors: Federal Aid, Principals, Superintendents, Administrators, School Districts, Leadership Training, Cooperative Planning, Information Dissemination, Barriers, Coping, Resources, Communities of Practice, Educational Administration, Resource Allocation, Grants, State Aid, Educational Finance, Local Government, Financial Support, Budgeting, Sustainability, Needs Assessment, Services, Program Implementation, Program Evaluation, Reports, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Students with Disabilities, Equal Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Costs, Rural Education, Expenditures

Geographic Terms: Illinois

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title III, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title IV

Get Smart Fast: Supporting Students in Poverty

Authors: National Comprehensive Center (NCC)

Source: National Comprehensive Center. 2024.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 2

Descriptors: Poverty, Educational Practices, Children, Adolescents, Racial Differences, Ethnicity, At Risk Students, Teacher Role, Culturally Relevant Education, Family Involvement, Classroom Environment, Progress Monitoring, Vocabulary Development, Language Skills, Administrator Role, Board of Education Role, Models, Financial Support, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title V

HISD Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; Title IV, Part A Centralized Programs, 2020-2021. Research Educational Program Report

Authors: Houston Independent School District (HISD), Department of Research and Accountability

Source: Houston Independent School District. 2022.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 90

Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Federal Aid, Educational Finance, Academic Achievement, Urban Schools, Public Schools, Low Income Students, Teacher Effectiveness, Faculty Development, Administrator Effectiveness, Capacity Building, Budgets, Teacher Persistence

Geographic Terms: Texas (Houston)

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title IV, Every Student Succeeds Act 2015

Strong Pipelines, Strong Principals: A Guide for Leveraging Federal Sources to Fund Principal Pipelines

Authors: Turnbull, Brenda, Worley, Sean, Palmer, Scott, Policy Studies Associates, Inc., EducationCounsel LLC, Wallace Foundation

Source: Policy Studies Associates, Inc. 2021.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 26

Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Education, Federal Aid, Educational Finance, Financial Support, Standards, Personnel Selection, Job Placement, Administrator Evaluation, Supervisors, Management Information Systems, Planning, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Higher Education

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title IV, Higher Education Act Title II, Higher Education Act Title III, Higher Education Act 1965, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Examining Title II Education Spending: Descriptive National and State Portraits of Funding Allocation and Professional Learning Types

Authors: Yubin Jang, Lauren P. Bailes, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE)

Source: Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness. 2024.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Finance, Expenditures, Resource Allocation, Federal Aid, State Aid, Faculty Development, Vendors

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Every Student Succeeds Act 2015, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II

Access URL: https://www.sree.org/2024-conference

State and District Use of Title II, Part A Funds in 2019-20. NCEE 2021-011

Authors: Isenberg, Eric, Webber, Ann, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (ED), Westat, Inc.

Source: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. 2021.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 22

Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Finance, Federal Aid, Financial Support, Resource Allocation, School Districts, Professional Development, Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Persistence, Class Size

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II, Every Student Succeeds Act 2015

IES Funded: Yes

IES Publication: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pubs/2021011/index.asp

State and District Use of Title II, Part A Funds in 2019-20. Appendices. NCEE 2021-011a

Authors: Isenberg, Eric, Webber, Ann, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (ED), Westat, Inc.

Source: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. 2021.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 96

Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Finance, Federal Aid, Financial Support, Resource Allocation, School Districts, Professional Development, Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Persistence, Class Size

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II, Every Student Succeeds Act 2015

IES Funded: Yes

IES Publication: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pubs/2021011/index.asp

State and District Use of Title II, Part A Funds in 2018-19. NCEE 2021-006

Authors: Isenberg, Eric, Webber, Ann, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (ED), Westat, Inc.

Source: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. 2021.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 21

Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, Educational Finance, Teacher Effectiveness, Administrator Effectiveness, Financial Support, Faculty Development, Recruitment, Class Size, Training, Labor Turnover, School Districts, Rural Schools, Urban Schools, Suburban Schools, Public Schools, Charter Schools, School District Size, Resource Allocation

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II, Every Student Succeeds Act 2015

IES Funded: Yes

IES Publication: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pubs/2021006/

State and District Use of Title II, Part A Funds in 2018-19. Appendices. NCEE 2021-006A

Authors: Isenberg, Eric, Webber, Ann, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (ED), Westat, Inc.

Source: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. 2021.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 94

Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, Educational Finance, Teacher Effectiveness, Administrator Effectiveness, Financial Support, Faculty Development, Recruitment, Class Size, Training, Labor Turnover, School Districts, Rural Schools, Urban Schools, Suburban Schools, Public Schools, Charter Schools, School District Size, Resource Allocation, School Surveys, State Surveys

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II, Every Student Succeeds Act 2015

IES Funded: Yes

IES Publication: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pubs/2021006/

The Transition to ESSA: State and District Approaches to Implementing Title I and Title II-A in 2017-18. Supplemental Volume. NCEE 2021-002sv

Authors: Troppe, Patricia, Isenberg, Eric, Milanowski, Anthony, Garrison-Mogren, Roberta, Rizzo, Louis, Gill, Brian P., Ross, Christine, Dillon, Erin, Li, Ann, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (ED), Westat, Inc., Mathematica

Source: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. 2020.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 628

Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Academic Standards, Teacher Effectiveness, Administrator Effectiveness, Educational Change, Educational Assessment, School Districts, Educational Improvement, Accountability, School Effectiveness, Data Use, Faculty Development, Graduation Requirements, School Choice, Teacher Evaluation, Administrator Evaluation, Surveys

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Every Student Succeeds Act 2015, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II

IES Funded: Yes

IES Publication: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pubs/2021002/

The Transition to ESSA: State and District Approaches to Implementing Title I and Title II-A in 2017-18. Evaluation Report. NCEE 2021-002

Authors: Troppe, Patricia, Isenberg, Eric, Milanowski, Anthony, Garrison-Mogren, Roberta, Rizzo, Louis, Gill, Brian P., Ross, Christine, Dillon, Erin, Li, Ann, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (ED), Westat, Inc., Mathematica

Source: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. 2020.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 53

Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Academic Standards, Low Income Students, Teacher Effectiveness, Administrator Effectiveness, Educational Change, Educational Assessment, School Districts, Educational Improvement, Accountability, School Effectiveness, Data Use, Preservice Teacher Education, Faculty Development

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Every Student Succeeds Act 2015, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II

IES Funded: Yes

IES Publication: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pubs/2021002/

Indian Elementary-Secondary Education: Programs, Background, and Issues. CRS Report RL34205, Version 16. Updated

Authors: Dortch, Cassandria, Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service (CRS)

Source: Congressional Research Service. 2020.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 48

Descriptors: American Indian Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, Public Education, American Indian Students, Alaska Natives, Federal Programs, American Indians, Educational Legislation, Tribally Controlled Education, Student Transportation, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Family Programs, Grants, Residential Programs, Juvenile Justice, Facilities Management, Federal Legislation, Students with Disabilities, Equal Education, Homeless People, Infants, Toddlers, Low Achievement, Native Language Instruction, Violence, Crime, Substance Abuse, Access to Computers, Accountability

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Indian Self Determination Education Assistance Act, Education Amendments 1978, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title III, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title IV, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title IV C, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title V, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title VI, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title VII, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C

Supporting a Strong, Stable Principal Workforce: What Matters and What Can Be Done. Research Report

Authors: Levin, Stephanie, Scott, Caitlin, Yang, Man, Leung, Melanie, Bradley, Kathryn, Learning Policy Institute, National Association of Secondary School Principals

Source: Learning Policy Institute. 2020.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 44

Sponsoring Agency: Wallace Foundation

Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Attitudes, Persistence, Work Environment, Labor Turnover, Salaries, Accountability, High Stakes Tests, Decision Making, Barriers, Professional Development, Compensation (Remuneration), Evaluation Methods, Feedback (Response), Mentors, Professional Autonomy, Administrator Education, Federal Aid, State Aid, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Institutional Characteristics, Poverty, Rural Schools, Suburban Schools, Urban Schools, Higher Education, Administrator Characteristics, Debt (Financial)

Geographic Terms: North Dakota, North Carolina, Florida (Miami), California, Massachusetts, United States, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Texas, Illinois (Chicago)

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II, Every Student Succeeds Act 2015, Higher Education Act Title II, Higher Education Act Title IV

Supporting a Strong, Stable Principal Workforce: What Matters and What Can Be Done. Research Brief

Authors: Levin, Stephanie, Scott, Caitlin, Yang, Man, Leung, Melanie, Bradley, Kathryn, Learning Policy Institute, National Association of Secondary School Principals

Source: Learning Policy Institute. 2020.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 12

Sponsoring Agency: Wallace Foundation

Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Attitudes, Persistence, Work Environment, Labor Turnover, Salaries, Accountability, High Stakes Tests, Decision Making, Barriers, Professional Development, Compensation (Remuneration), Evaluation Methods, Feedback (Response), Mentors, Professional Autonomy, Administrator Education, Federal Aid, State Aid, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Institutional Characteristics, Poverty, Rural Schools, Suburban Schools, Urban Schools, Higher Education, Debt (Financial)

Geographic Terms: North Dakota, North Carolina, United States

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II, Every Student Succeeds Act 2015, Higher Education Act Title II, Higher Education Act Title IV

Principal Development as a Strategy in School Improvement. Policy Brief

Authors: Pechota, Damion, Scott, Deven, Education Commission of the States

Source: Education Commission of the States. 2020.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 6

Sponsoring Agency: Wallace Foundation

Descriptors: Principals, Professional Development, School Turnaround, State Policy, Leadership Effectiveness, Instructional Leadership, Professional Autonomy, Administrator Role, Leadership Training, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Federal Aid, School Districts

Geographic Terms: Florida, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, California, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Arkansas

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Every Student Succeeds Act 2015, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II