The purpose of the Title II, Part A grant is

• to increase student achievement consistent with challenging state academic standards,  
• to improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals and other school leaders,  
• to increase the number of teachers, principals and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools, and 
• to provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals and other school leaders.
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Title II, Part A funds may be used to fund only the professional development activities that supplement those mandated locally or by the state and can supplement those discretionary professional development activities that the LEA would fund in the absence of other local and/or state funding sources.

Title II, Part A funds used in RCSS:

• Instructional/Technology Coaches to support teachers in integrating technology into curricula and instruction;
• Professional development on how to implement blended projects and to support planning activities for blended learning programs;
• Create personalized digital learning opportunities and move away from one-size-fits-all Professional Development;
• Professional development to effectively use data to improve instruction and decision-making for school improvement efforts that also protect student privacy; and
• Develop digital competency-based professional development (online portfolios or micro-credentials).