Highlights from the Survey on the Use of Funds Under Title II, Part A State Activities Funds August 2014

Survey on the Use of Funds Under Title II, Part A About the Survey Designed to gather information on how State education agencies (SEAs) use their Title II, Part A State activities funds – Data are used to develop national estimates on how Title II, Part A State activities funds are used Administered to SEAs in the 50 States, the District of Columbia (DC), and Puerto Rico (PR) – In , 48 States, DC and PR completed the survey – Delaware and Vermont did not respond to the survey Data reflect usage of funds at the time of response

Figure 1 Most common activities funded by States

Figure 2 Percentage of total State activities funds allocated to most common activities

Figure 3 Number of States funding selected activities

Figure 4 Percentage of total State activities funds allocated to selected activities

Figure 5 Percentage of Title II, Part A State activities funds allocated by activity

Figure 6 State usage of Title II, Part A State activities funds, by number of activities funded

Figure 7 Number of States using Title II, Part A State activities funds to support activities in specific areas

Figure 8 Average percentage of funds allocated for selected activities, by support of college- and career-ready standards Note: Activity 10 is developing or assisting LEAs in the development of proven, innovative strategies to deliver intensive professional development activities that are both cost-effective and easily accessible. Activity 16 is supporting activities to ensure that teachers are able to use State academic content achievement standards and State assessments to improve instructional practices and student academic achievement.

Figure 9 Average percentage of funds allocated for selected activities, by support of educator evaluation systems Note: Activity 2 is providing support for teachers and principals through activities such as mentoring, team teaching and intensive professional development. Activity 8 is fulfilling the SEA’s responsibilities for proper and efficient administration of Title II, Part A.

Figure 10 Average percentage of funds allocated for selected activities, by support of equitable distribution of effective or HQTs Note: Activity 2 is providing support for teachers and principals through activities such as mentoring, team teaching and intensive professional development. Activity 8 is fulfilling the SEA’s responsibilities for proper and efficient administration of Title II, Part A. Activity 16 is supporting activities to ensure that teachers are able to use State academic content standards and State assessments to improve instructional practices and student academic achievement.

Figure 11 Average percentage of funds allocated for selected activities, by support of equitable distribution of effective or HQTs Note: Activity 4 is developing and implementing effective mechanisms for helping LEAs and schools to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers, principals, and pupil services personnel. Activity 12 is developing, or assisting LEAs in developing, merit-based performance systems and strategies that provide differential and bonus pay for teachers in high-need academic subjects and for teachers in high-poverty areas. Activity 14 is developing, or assisting LEAs in developing, teacher advancement initiatives that promote professional growth and that emphasize multiple career paths and pay differentiation. Activity 18 is establishing and operating a center that serves as a statewide clearinghouse for the recruitment and placement of K-12 teachers and establishes and carries out programs to improve teacher recruitment.

Figure 10 Number of States using Title II, Part A State activities or administrative funds to fully- or partially-fund staff salaries Total individuals funded: 816 Total FTEs funded: 271.3