1. Title II A: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting The primary goal of the program is to provide professional development to increase student achievement using strategies that are tied to scientifically based research

2. Title II A May include activities such as: Professional development for teachers, principals, and in appropriate cases paraprofessionals Mentorship programs Recruitment initiatives Teacher advancement initiatives Class size reduction

3. Title II A Each LEA will be required to meet annual measurable objectives that include: an increase in the percentage of highly qualified teachers to ensure that all teachers that are teaching in core academic subjects are highly qualified no later that the end of the 2005-06 school year An annual increase in the percentage of teachers who are receiving high-quality professional development to become highly qualified teachers

4. Title II D: Enhancing Education Through Technology The primary goal of this program is to increase student achievement through the effective integration of technology into curricula and instruction. One mandated activity Recipients must use at least 25% of funds to provide ongoing, sustained, and intensive, high-quality professional development in the integration of technology into curricula and instruction

5. Title II D Formula Funds - 50% subgrants to LEAs based on Title I formula. Competitive Grants – 50% High need LEAs LEAs that did not receive sufficient funding under the formula subgrants Sufficient scope and quality Equitable distribution of urban/rural

6. Title II D Must have an approved Technology Plan Consolidated application for formula funds will include questions to meet requirements of NCLB for those who have approved plans on file LEAs must verify CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act) certification