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KnowledgeBases > The School Improvement KnowledgeBase > Element 1 > Activity 2 > Task 9: Professional Learning for Teachers and Principals

Guideline:

Title II Part A of NCLB establishes a state grants program for improving teacher quality. As noted at the U.S. Department of Education's website, "the purpose of the program is to increase academic achievement by improving teacher and principal quality." State education agency staff members should be aware of this program.

Guidelines Improving Teacher Quality State Grants - Non-Regulatory Guidance _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the U.S. Department of Education's Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Non-Regulatory Guidance.

References Improving Teacher Quality State Grants _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the U.S. Department of Education's information on the Title II Part A state grant program for improving teacher quality.

References National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality _EXTERNAL_LINK

As noted at its website, "the National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality (TQ Center) is the premier national resource to which the regional comprehensive centers, states, and other education stakeholders turn for strengthening the quality of teaching."

References National Staff Development Council _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the National Staff Development Council's website. As noted at its website, "the National Staff Development Council (NSDC) is the largest non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement."

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