Title II

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 student greater access to effective teachers, principals and other school leaders.