Title II Part A of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental resources to school districts to support systems of support for excellent teaching and leading. The priorities of Title IIA are to:

1. Increase student achievement consistent with the challenging State academic standards;

2. Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders;

3. Increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and

4. Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.